We all are very familiar with passive aggression. There's no way to disagree that we never show our aggression passively. Because it's human nature to respond in passive ways if they don't find or don't feel like communicating directly. Especially in this social media era, you will get to see this became very common, online, and offline.
But the question is, is passive aggression is a good thing? Can this be a way of communication or expressing ourselves?
I would say, passive aggression is not good but it's can't be described as 'bad' also. Because in many times you will find that you have no option rather should respond passively but aggressively to show your true feeling. But one thing I can tell you, we should find other ways to communicate directly. Because in the long run, this can't help us solve any problem.
When you choose to hinder your anger through your response, maybe it will give you a temporary solution. But it will never push others to correct themselves. This is the problem of passive aggression. It doesn't show us any path to solve the problem. Rather it increases more chaos. And chaos can never be an option.
Then, what should we do?
Figure out what makes you respond passively aggressive. It's not always about others, maybe it's about you. Then, if it's about others and if you have the option to communicate directly; go with it. Show your logic why you think you are correct. If you fear there's a change of argument and you don't want that then find other ways. Like call your boss or the authority, ignore if possible, etc.
We have to understand that, not only passive aggression makes others feel bad about themselves but also it creates a negative impact on ourselves too. That's why we should think about something else!