When You Need To Call Out Passive Aggression messages in a Confident tone

I’m not sure I’m reading that right—can you clarify?

I’d rather not interpret—can we just talk directly?

If there’s an issue, I’d prefer we address it openly.

I don’t want to guess—can we be straightforward?

If there’s something to address, I’d rather do it directly.

I’m open to hearing it directly.

I’d rather deal with it openly.

It feels like there’s more behind that comment.