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Do you work with any passive-aggressive colleagues?
It's probably healthier to distance yourself from any passive-aggressive people floating around your personal life.
But you don't usually have that luxury in the office. It's not like you can just part ways with the cubicle mate who's constantly leaving whiny sticky notes everywhere. You're pretty much trapped.
So you don't end up getting burned, it's important to keep tabs on this damaging behavior.
Though it's usually quite subtle, there are some clear signs that you're most likely dealing with a passive-aggressive coworker.
While your passive-aggressive coworkers should be able to speak up if something is bothering them, you can at the very least recognize these signs and take it upon yourself to help resolve the situation: