The behavior is toxic. It doesn't matter the intent or context. It is passive aggressive, period. At best, it is someone who is scared to have difficult conver

The behavior is toxic. It doesn't matter the intent or context. It is passive aggressive, period. At best, it is someone who is scared to have difficult conversations. At worst, who knows.. I've slowly learned not to try and rationalize what makes people like that tick. It's their issue, not mine.