Don't be passive-aggressive!
Talking Points:
- “Just saying” allows a person to say whatever they want, even if it’s mean.
- “I’m just curious” but they really aren’t they are just fishing for information.
- “No offense but” means I’m mean but I don’t want you to get mad at me.
- “I don’t know if you’ve noticed but” implies you’re an idiot if you didn’t catch on.
- “I sure wish someone would” is an indirect way of asking for a favor.
- “It’s okay, I’ll take care of it” means I’m mad but I won’t say it.
- “Don’t you love it when” is the statement that really means what they DON’T love.
- “Some people” is an indirect form of confrontation.
- “Thanks in advance”is another way to get you to do a favor without asking.
- “Am I the only one who” is a form of complaining.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Define passive aggressive behavior in your own terms. Why is it frustrating to be around passive aggressive people?
- Of the ten listed above, which ones have you heard? Which ones have you used in the past?
- Read Ephesians 4:29. Why is it better to have direct, honest communication?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
