My S-I-L is like this with me & probably others that she thinks are not in her 'class or circle'. Can usually ignore but occasionally will shoot back a one or two word response that shuts her up. Then next time you see her she's all sweet like everything's just peachy...

In her job she's over hundreds of people in 2 US cities 1 in Canada. A large automobile company you'd instantly recognize. So a lot transfers from being boss to being a regular/average person in society.

Good thing is they live 3hrs away so don't visit. Sad thing is my brother has gone from being a really sweet guy to being very closed off & evasive. They've been married 15yrs. She's always forbidden him from talking about their lives or his life. He only calls when she's not around. Just sad.

This type person is the most insulting & irritating of all. I'd rather someone blast me bluntly than be pass-agr. At least you know where you stand with each other.

In the 27yrs I was able to work could nip this & not take it personally. But family is very hurtful, to me anyway. Also have never kept any people in my personal life that acted that way, too toxic.

This turned into a rant, sorry...