May 22, 2010 · A condescending attitude (intentional or not) usually comes from someone who is in a superior position, and the attitude displays passive aggression towards the other person (s) in order …

Mar 19, 2018 · What is the difference between talking in a patronising manner compared to a condescending manner? I have read that speaking as either is largely frowned upon by society. Why …

Jun 5, 2006 · But not condescending. Condescention, in my opinion, is usually deliberate and at least tinged with malice-- sometimes soaked in it. A politician explaining his "issues" to highschool …

Dec 2, 2011 · I find it condescending when a colleague or superior says to me, "Hi there!" Is it my imagination, or is it patronizing? I never use this greeting except possibly to a dog or a small child. …

Apr 19, 2017 · The passage makes the assumption that 'Pal', 'chum', or 'mate ' are not condescending and, in general terms, that is true. They can have other nuances, but they are not condescending.

Jul 1, 2021 · Hi, About the word condescend, one of its definitions is this in WR dictionary: to behave as if descending from a superior position to a lower position It also provides a sentence: He wouldn't …

Sep 25, 2017 · Random House offers this definition of condescend that's not necessarily negative: "to put aside one's dignity or higher rank voluntarily and take on equality with an inferior." However, in a …

Jul 26, 2005 · Does anyone have a translation for condescending? I haven't found any in the dictionary that satisfy me. The WR dictionary says "condescendiente", but I used that a few time with Spanish …

Apr 7, 2011 · I've heard several times in movies when someone use the word "condescending" and "patronizing". And I perceive that they have almost the same meaning. My question is: What are the …

Nov 13, 2023 · Is it common for parents to call their adult children "kids" or "children" in a mobile phone group chat for example as below, if the parents do not call them by their names? Mum: Kids …