Example of passive behavior

He doesn't have the strength and courage to push back to make his voice heard and his needs met.

The power differential among them is obvious, as is his discontent.

A passive communicator would act exactly like him.

The difference between a passive person and a passive-aggressive is that a passive-aggressive builds resentment on the inside, and will seek to hit back later on.
Exactly what he did in the movie.

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