Our manager said "we are a family here." That explains the passive-aggressive emails, silent treatment, and group chats without certain people. Can we stop using "family" as code for emotional manipulation?

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Seriously, the mention of "we're a family" might be the biggest red flag. Somehow that's become something people always say. And as you indicate, it generally means management will be taking liberties and crossing boundaries.

Right? If I wanted family drama, I’d go to an actual family dinner. At least there, the emotional manipulation comes with dessert.

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