How to Deal With Passive Aggressive Behavior in Indian Joint Households

"You are conditioned, just like you learned slang. So i use the word yal," he says. "I grew up in texas. I get conditioned to it in that same way." His parents have a history of being passive-aggressive with their son's money and spending decisions. He has also had some run-ins with his own family members who were not happy with what they saw him buying for himself.