Similar to being Passive Aggressive but with more attitude. More offensive than defensive, sassive aggression can provoke shame, guilt, or a confession out of the other person. It is particularly effective if used in a crowd where the other person is unable to defend him or herself.
It's also a bit sadistic.
It's also a bit sadistic.
Becky: "You should tell your roommate that you're done giving her second chances and the more she has to apologize, the less her apologies will mean. Her best friend will slowly start to resent her and drift away until the only person she could ever rely on is gone."
Jessica: "Even though you're talking about my roommate, I can tell that your words are meant for me. You're being Sassive Aggressive because you're not even trying to hide it, but only I understand the meaning. Since our other friends are nearby, I can't retaliate without making myself look bad so I just have to sit here and take it."
Jessica: "Even though you're talking about my roommate, I can tell that your words are meant for me. You're being Sassive Aggressive because you're not even trying to hide it, but only I understand the meaning. Since our other friends are nearby, I can't retaliate without making myself look bad so I just have to sit here and take it."
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2. Making a covert exit from a place or situation
Originated in the Silicon Valley tech scene when companies are bluffing prior to a market exit in order to increase asset value or simply to stop staff brain drain prior to an asset sale. It is an ironic phrase, intended to mean the exact opposite.
See also Doublespeak, sarcasm, cynicism. Not to be confused with the common misuse of irony
2. Making a covert exit from a place or situation
Originated in the Silicon Valley tech scene when companies are bluffing prior to a market exit in order to increase asset value or simply to stop staff brain drain prior to an asset sale. It is an ironic phrase, intended to mean the exact opposite.
See also Doublespeak, sarcasm, cynicism. Not to be confused with the common misuse of irony
1. “We expect to lose money in Southeast Asia and expect to invest aggressively in terms of marketing, subsidies etc,”
D. Khosrowshahi - Feb 2018. Uber sells March 2018
2. "You turning up to the boss' party on Saturday?"
"I plan on 'investing aggressively' in the optional company social this weekend..."
D. Khosrowshahi - Feb 2018. Uber sells March 2018
2. "You turning up to the boss' party on Saturday?"
"I plan on 'investing aggressively' in the optional company social this weekend..."
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The golden rule was always treat others how you want to be treated.
The golden rule was always treat others how you want to be treated.
Becky: chad.. Did I tell you about this total bitch at my job she keeps giving me these back handed compliments to me.
Chad: that's probobaly micro-aggression, its her way of emulating her disrespect towards you without taking responsibility for it.. she probably hates you, just doesn't want to get in trouble. Look.. if the situation gets any worse talk to human resources. It will all be fine.
Chad: that's probobaly micro-aggression, its her way of emulating her disrespect towards you without taking responsibility for it.. she probably hates you, just doesn't want to get in trouble. Look.. if the situation gets any worse talk to human resources. It will all be fine.
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