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Passive Aggressive Notes: Painfully Polite and Hilariously Hostile Writings

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Kerry Miller's book Passive-Aggressive Notes,etc. reads hilariously for all ages. My group consists of women in their 80's and we all laughed hysterically at the notes but were a little taken aback by some of the language. No one wanted to put it down. Each person wanted to read something aloud. Well worth the money for a good laugh--or two or three.

I read Passive Aggressive Notes on the train home after a long day and went from tired and stressed out to laughing so hard that I shed a tear or two. It's a collection of real notes and photos of the outrageous things people can't find a way to say directly to their roommates and coworkers. Anyone who works in an office, shares an apartment, or dislikes confrontation will so love that this book exists.

I'm a big fan of the passive-aggressive notes website, and I'm excited to now share these hilarious notes with friends away from the computer, too! As someone who has lived with lots of different roommates and works in an office that witnesses its fair share of passive-aggressive notes, I can definitely relate to a number of the notes in this book. I also bought a copy for my coworker because I knew she'd appreciate it given all of the notes we've seen around our office.

From the listing and reviews, I was expecting belly laughs! The book does show the humor in passive aggressive note-writing - I've even written some myself over the years. But this was just okay. Maybe a slightly amusing way to spend an hour, but that's about it. Can't recommend it.

I always LOL at the PAN site, so I was thrilled to check out notes that didn't make it to the web. This book didn't disappoint. Somehow, the new stuff in the book is even more hilarious than what I've seen on the site. I'm just in awe of all the crazy people out there that write these notes! I've already passed the book to one of my co-workers who shares my distaste for people who'd rather write a note than make a verbal request. This is the perfect gift for your roommate or cube-mate (but read it yourself, first!).

I have been a fan of passiveaggressivenotes.com since it started and its nice to have a print version! Having lived with some passive aggressive note-writers in my own life, I certainly can appreciate this collection. I think its a fabulous gift idea because its witty and fun. It is good for the people in your life with a great sense of humor and even better for those who need to do a little self reflection about their own passive-aggressive nature. This book is a must-have for any coffee table!!!

It's the beginning of November and I already have my office Secret Santa gift taken care of--might be perfect for a few former roommates as well!!!
This is a great collection of notes ranging from the creative to the ridiculous that will have you laughing with each turn of the page(I personally love the flow-chart for office coffee mug cleaning and the pad-locked microwave). I would strongly recommend this for anyone with a sense of humor, or as a gift for anyone you think might have one!

This is a great collection of PAN notes from goddess of an equally great website. For your Amish or Shiftless Mennonite friends this book is a perfect gift. This is the only thing that gets me through dark days in the cubicle farm. Recommended reading for all cohabitators it is Misheerific! Just ask Casey in HR.

And I might add, I have been guilty of doing the same thing, as has my wife. Sometimes it is a requirement, because the behavior being questioned is not exactly world shaking, but annoying and there's too much 'pissed off' seething anger behind the request for something small but ongoing for a long time.

All in all, a reminder to me that I'm not alone in doing this, but my requests ("turn off the light") are much more reasonable.

This is a great compilation of those little notes you receive when someone has something to say, but does not want to get up in your face about it. Most of this book shows, unedited, the notes people leave. At times, it makes you wonder if it is fake, because some of them are outrageous! Not that they're unbelievable, but just makes you think, "There are people who would say THAT?!" We live in a crazy world; this book chronicles many facets of it! The only downside is that it's a bit short, but you get what you pay for! I recommend this to everyone who could use a laugh!