Course 2: Becoming a 7 Cups Leader - (Discussion #9) Passive-Aggressive Communication
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Questions:
What are the 5 signs of passive-aggressive communication?
What is one example of passive-aggressive behavior you have experienced in your life?
Why is passive aggression so damaging to our community?
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@Heather225
Questions:
What are the 5 signs of passive-aggressive communication?
What is one example of passive-aggressive behavior you have experienced in your life?
Why is passive aggression so damaging to our community?
1. Silent treatment- This is when a participant remains silent letting the other person know that there is a problem
2. Subtle insults- It can be very confusing due to the subtle nature of it- it is unexpected and causes distress.
3. Procrastinating on purpose- Other participant has more control over you
4. Sabotage- deliberately done to cause problems for others
5. Keeping score- a friend who notes down all the favors they have done and expects them to be returned.
3- Procrastinating on purpose- I have experienced this when I was seeking help.
It is damaging to the community because it is a sign of low warmth. This impacts the values of 7 cups. Besides this, each individual will be immersed in a toxic environment which negatively impacts everyones wellbeing. There would be a lack of progress both inernally and externally.
@Dazzle28purvi
I really liked that you explained each sign of passive-aggression! You clearly really understood it all which is awesome, such a comprehensive response. Well done!
@Dazzle28purvi
I can agree that it is definitely a sign of low warmth
Awesome answer overall. Good job!
@Dazzle28purvi Loved your answer, especially the bit about the low warmth :)
@Heather225
What are the 5 signs of passive-aggressive communication?
1. The silent treatment
2. Subtle insults
3. Procrastinating on purpose
4. Sabotage
5. Keeping score
What is one example of passive-aggressive behavior you have experienced in your life?
I once had a friend who unbeknownst to me until near the end of our friendship, tallied up (not literally, but did sort of count) all the "nice" things that she'd done for me and one of her other friends to "prove" how good a friend she was. The same friend also used to call me her "ranting best friend" meaning that she'd rant to me, which at the time I was fine with, it was only upon reflection that I realised how insulting it was, particularly when she was calling other people her best friends just as is.
Why is passive aggression so damaging to our community?
Because it doesn't actually solve the problem and could very likely make things worse. It's just generally a very hurtful behaviour as well.
@GlitteringNights
I totally agree that it never solves our disputes rather increases them.
Thank you for sharing your point of view. 
@GlitteringNights
I love to see new perspectives, I also agree with what you had said.
@Heather225
What are the 5 signs of passive-aggressive communication?
1. Silent Treatment, 2. Subtle Insult, 3. Procrastinating On Purpose, 4. Sabotage, 5. Keeping score.
What is one example of passive-aggressive behavior you have experienced in your life?
Silent Treatment - I was treated silently by my bestie because of his own personal insecurities.
Why is passive aggression so damaging to our community?
Because it is not direct & never sort issues rather delay the process of healthy communication which is required for solving the dispute.
Questions:
What are the 5 signs of passive-aggressive communication?
Silent treatment, procrastination on purpose, sabotage, scorekeeping, subtle insults.
What is one example of passive-aggressive behavior you have experienced in your life?
silent treatment.
Why is passive aggression so damaging to our community?
It is frustrating and makes problems worse.
1 Silent treatment subtle insults procrasting on purpose sabotage keeeping score
2 I never had this happen to me
3 I think it leads to dishonesty and lack of trust . That could be a very toxic space to be in.
What are the 5 signs of passive-aggressive communication?
The silent treatment, subtle insults, procrastinating on purpose, sabotage, keeping score.
What is one example of passive-aggressive behavior you have experienced in your life?
I have been guilty of keeping score and one or two other examples. I have definitely experienced subtle insults from my family, in my culture, subtle insults are the way people show they are upset with you. My parents and aunts often subtly insult us, or other people.
Why is passive aggression so damaging to our community?
Passive aggression is so damaging to our community because it can cause conflict, and it can make people lose trust in each other. Passive aggression also doesn't help anyone and can result in less teamwork, and less efficiency. It also doesn't allow for clear communication, can lead to misunderstandings, and overall is hurtful.
@JoeyTribbbiani
I appreciate your candor and honesty about yourself. Thanks for sharing
@Heather225
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What are the 5 signs of passive-aggressive communication?
1.The silent treatment
2.Subtle insults
3.Procrastinating on purpose
4.Sabotage
5.Keeping score
What is one example of passive-aggressive behaviour you have experienced in your life?
I think I have experienced a lot of silent treatments as usually, people use this technique when they are mad or want to prove my opinion wrong.
Why is passive aggression so damaging to our community?
I think it's damaging because you don't get to express your true emotions and it might cause someone to feel guilty for no accurate reason
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What are the 5 signs of passive-aggressive communication?
The silent treatment
Subtle insults
Procrastinating on purpose
Sabotage
Keeping score
What is one example of passive-aggressive behavior you have experienced in your life?
I have experienced silent treatment
Why is passive aggression so damaging to our community?
Passive aggression is damaging to our community as it really hurts others feelings and causes trust issues.
Hi @Heather225
What are the 5 signs of passive-aggressive communication?
The Silent Treatment | Subtle Insult | Procrastinating on Purpose | Sabotage | Keeping Score
What is one example of passive-aggressive behavior you have experienced in your life?
Subtle insult. For people who came from a particular culture with whom I worked for years before, directness is considered very rude. So it wasn’t just subtle insults, but also subtle no, sometimes even subtle yes lol… so it’s pretty confusing.
Why is passive aggression so damaging to our community?
Passive-aggressive communication is counterproductive for work, including teamwork in our community, because it creates miscommunication, confusion and for some people who are not the sharpest tool in the box at reading between the lines, like me, the message may not be delivered at all.
(●'◡'●) cheers!
What are the 5 signs of passive-aggressive communication?
1. The silent treatment
2. Subtle insults
3. Procrastinating on Purpose
4. Sabotage
5. Keeping Score
What is one example of passive-aggressive behavior you have experienced in your life?
Subtle Insults.
Why is passive aggression so damaging to our community?
It causes an unbalanced relationship between people, and weakens the bond. It also results in a lack of progress.
@MyNameIsNicole
It deffinitely does cause an unbalanced relationship with others. Which leads to conflict as well.