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
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
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
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
Can the word condescending ever be used in a positive sense? 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 context like the present where rank and class are generally thought of as defects of a society, this meaning would rarely be used, except in an ironic sense
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 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
Diminutives: affectionate and or condescending in lots of languages . . . Yes, I think that English is not rich in productive diminutives, and "little" often has to do the job With names you have the option of abbreviating (to a single syllable) and or adding "ie" at the end Some Stephens find it irritating and condescending to be called Steve or Stevie; others don't mind
condescending gesture | WordReference Forums Hello Forum, I have a question about the term "condescending gesture" as used in this context below Does this means that when Obama touched President Bush's, he lowered President Bush's status? Thanks for the explanation "Coming out, Barack was the first to put a hand on President Bush’s
How are we doing? | WordReference Forums I don't understand why some in such forums consider it to be condescending It"s usually used when someone is being overtly polite rather than otherwise Truly some are hypersensitive I'd go so far as to say its a more polite way of saying how are you in modern colloquial English Yes, you would respond with I'm well, fine, etc