The Velvet Glove of Condescension: Unpacking the Meaning of Patronizing Attitude
When someone speaks to us in a tone that is dripping with condescension, it’s like being slapped in the face with a velvet glove. The words may be soft and silky, but the impact is jarring, leaving us feeling belittled, talked down to, and utterly frustrated. This is the essence of a patronizing attitude, a … Read more