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fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

10 clever phrases that instantly shut down passive-aggressive comments without starting a fight - Silicon Canals

1) "I'm not sure what you mean by that. Can you explain? This is my go-to response because it forces the other person to spell out their actual intention. Most passive-aggressive comments rely on plausible deniability. When you ask for clarification, you're essentially calling their bluff. The beauty of this phrase is that it's completely neutral because you're just asking a question. If they really meant nothing by it, they can clarify; if they were being passive-aggressive, they now have to either own it or backtrack.
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fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

11 People Got Very, Very Candid About How They Handle Conversations With Their MAGA Family

People use varied approaches with MAGA family members: confrontation, withdrawal, boundary-setting, appealing to shared economic concerns, or letting consequences change beliefs.
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