7 Passive-Aggressive Phrases That Reveal Someone’s Silent Frustration—Can You Spot Them?
It allows someone to say something biting or critical, then retreat the moment they sense pushback.
But the truth is, most “jokes” that need this kind of defense weren’t really jokes in the first place—they were just disguised criticisms.
Humor can be a great tool for communication, but when it’s used to mask frustration or put someone down, it creates distance instead of connection.
If something needs to be said, it’s always better to say it directly—without hiding behind a laugh.
Unspoken words still communicate
Communication isn’t just about the words we say—it’s also about the way we say them, and sometimes, the things we don’t say at all.
