9 signs you're dealing with a passive aggressive coworker

It's probably healthier to distance yourself from any passive aggressive people floating around your personal life.

You don't 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.

Even worse, passive aggression can be quite subtle. That's why it's so damaging in a professional setting - it can sneak up on you. It's important to keep tabs on this damaging behavior, so you don't end up getting burned.

Here are nine clear signs that you're most likely dealing with a passive aggressive coworker: