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- condescending attitude vs patronizing attitude - WordReference Forums
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 to emphasise that superiority
- Patronising vs Condescending - WordReference Forums
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 exactly? Are people sometimes mistaken to be talking in either manner when he or she is only trying to help someone? I
- Condescend Condescending - WordReference Forums
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 speakers and it didn't really register I know this word is elementary in the English language, but
- Hi there! | WordReference Forums
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 Perhaps it's a regional thing
- Pal, chum, or mate - condescending? - WordReference Forums
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
- condescending and or patronizing? | WordReference Forums
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 students in language more appropriate for third-graders-- is patronizing
- He wouldnt condescend - WordReference Forums
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 condescend, even though he clearly was my superior But I find it hard to understand this sentence
- condescend and patronize - WordReference Forums
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 differences of the two? Can you give me some examples in sentences where "condescend" is more suitably used than
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