INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There is a passive-aggressive conflict style that commonly develops in a person with passive-aggressive tendencies. Being able to distinguish the signs of passive aggression in others can help you identify it in yourself as well. Some characteristics may include: Saying or doing things that are ambiguous Being cryptic and indirect with your intents or about what you want from the other person Sulking Taking on the role of the victim Procrastinating Telling someone that you're fine and there isn't an issue when you actually do Stage one of the passive-aggressive conflict cycle is the development of a belief that direct expressions of anger are perilous and should be avoided. Instead of expressing anger clearly when the feelings begin, the passive-aggressive person solves his anger issues by masking the anger with passive-aggressive behaviors. Stage two of the passive-aggressive conflict cycle is a stressful situation that triggers irrational thoughts based on the early life experiences that discouraged direct expression of anger. Stage three of the passive-aggressive conflict cycle occurs when the passive-aggressive individual denies his or her anger. This denial can lead to projecting negative feelings onto other people, which results in the building of resentment towards others. Stage four of the passive-aggressive conflict cycle is to actually engage in passive-aggressive behavior. This includes (but is not limited to): denying feelings of anger, withdrawing, sulking, pouting, procrastinating, carrying out tasks inefficiently or unacceptably, and exacting hidden revenge. Stage five of the passive-aggressive conflict cycle is the reactions of others. Most people react negatively to passive-aggressive behavior and, often, this is what the aggressor is hoping for. This reaction then only acts as reinforcement for the behavior and the cycle will begin again.

SUMMARY: Recognize the characteristics of passive-aggressive conflict. Evaluate the way you express anger. Realize that stress can trigger passive aggression. Beware a denial of anger. Look out for passive-aggressive behaviors. Consider the reactions of others.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your flamethrower does massive damage, but it's very short-ranged, so you must use it carefully. Don't charge at your opponents head-on while blasting your flamethrower. It's intimidating, but you'll probably be gunned down before you can even singe another player. Instead, try to sneak up behind a group of enemies, get up as close as you can, and then let your flamethrower rip! As a Pyro, fear is essentially your middle name. You generally live to cause chaos and confusion in other players. Apart from an oncoming Heavy, nothing is more intimidating to an enemy than a set of flames that continues to damage him or her after you are out of the way. As such, you'll find that players tend to scatter and run from you, which helps to keep the enemy team from executing cohesive strategies. As a Pyro, Spies fear you more than any other class. If you see the brief silhouette of a player flicker before you, immediately let loose with your flamethrower to reveal any cloaked Spies near you. Even spies in disguises can be set on fire by a vigilant pyro, instantly blowing their cover. The Pyro is the only class that can effectively break an ubercharge. You can use the flamethrower's compression blast to separate a medic from his uber-ed companion. If you separate the two by enough distance, the medic will no longer be able to share his uber with his buddy and your teammates will be able to gang up to finish both off. Do this when the uber players don't see you coming, as an uber-ed Heavy will make short work of an oncoming Pyro.

SUMMARY:
Take your enemies by surprise. Disrupt the enemy team's coordination. Reveal spies with your flamethrower. Use the compression blast to break ubercharges.