The following sources were consulted in the preparation of the article “If someone has a secret cruel side, they’ll often drop these 11 phrases without thinking.”
Whitson, S. (2012, February 3). Backhanded compliments and sugarcoated hostility. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/passive-aggressive-diaries/201202/backhanded-compliments-and-sugarcoated-hostility
Cleveland Clinic. (2022, December 14). Passive-aggressive behavior: How to recognize it. Cleveland Clinic. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/passive-aggressive
Whitson, S. (2009, September 30). Backhanded compliments and angry smiles: Passive aggression defined. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/passive-aggressive-diaries/200909/backhanded-compliments-and-angry-smiles-passive-aggression
Verywell Mind. (2023). How to recognize negging and overcome it. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/negging-how-to-recognize-and-overcome-it-7098095
