What Is Passive Aggressive Behavior?

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7. Backhanded Compliments

If somebody has achieved something or done a good job, then it is more than reasonable that they should be complimented. If they look good then, again, there is nothing wrong on complimenting them on their appearance. Even giving compliments to other people is not always done with the best of intentions, however.

Somebody might say, for example, “You’re looking better than usual tonight.” While the comment is being complimentary of somebody’s appearance, it is also saying that the person does not usually look good at all. A more suitable complement would be “You’re looking good tonight.” No other comment would be necessary.

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