I don't mutter things under my breath. If I have something to say, it is said. I have often spoken at low levels with the express intention of the person hearing it, but it only being loud enough for that one person, so they know what it is I had to say to them, but I'm not disrupting the general atmosphere. This way, they can choose to ignore it and move on, or question it. When people mutter under their breath to me, I call them out on it every time, generally saying something along the lines of, "you're going to have to use your big boy voice if you've got something to say". I say it nicely, but sarcastically.
I regard muttering things "under your breath" as stupid and/or inconsiderate, as with any passive-aggressive behavior.
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1. Always show everyone kindness and respect.
2. Verbally punish the stupid and inconsiderate immediately, harshly, and with righteous indignation. Never acquiesce.
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