7 Passive-Aggressive Phrases That Reveal Someone’s Silent Frustration—Can You Spot Them?
Instead, it’s usually a way of pointing out something they disapprove of without directly saying so.
For example: “Just curious, but did you even read the email I sent?” or “Just curious, but do you always show up this late?”
It creates a thin veil of politeness while still making it clear that something isn’t sitting right.
The underlying message? “I have an issue with this, but I don’t want to come out and say it directly.”
If you find yourself using this phrase often, ask yourself—am I avoiding an honest conversation?
