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What causes condescension?
Many people who others initially experience as condescending jerks actually don’t believe they are superior. Rather, their behaviour is often a result of underlying insecurities or social discomfort. Some are actually introverts who withdraw because they feel awkward in social interactions.
What is an example of a condescending person?
Examples of condescending behavior include acting as if you know everything and are not open to new ideas, reacting to an upset with “well, that’s never happened to me”, offering unsolicited advice (unless you are a supervisor), not being open to feedback, referring to people in the group in the third person (even if …
What does it mean when a person is condescending?
Sometimes, people will use condescension to manipulate others into doing something for them. If a friend or partner says belittling things to you, for instance, he or she might actually fear losing you. The condescending comments would be meant to make you feel inferior and therefore dependent on that person.
What does it mean when a friend makes condescending comments?
The condescending comments would be meant to make you feel inferior and therefore dependent on that person. If you recognize this kind of behavior, communicate calmly and openly communicate with your friend/partner about it.
How do you know if someone has a condescending personality?
For instance, they would tell you something like “you’re always doing it the other way around,” or “you never learn from your mistakes.” This makes you feel like being put in a box. It’s a sign that this person has a condescending personality.
How do you deal with condescending people in a relationship?
Marriage and family advisors, for instance, are trained in helping to mediate between people who are experiencing relationship problems. Recognize condescending behavior when you see it. Things like shouting, yelling, belittling comments, are all obvious signs of condescension.
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