What Does Condescending Mean?

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3. Dominating Conversations

Sometimes we have something valuable to say and it would be a good idea for other people to be quiet and listen to what you have to say. Most of the time, though, conversations are to be dialogues, which means that more than one person is contributing. If you are running a monologue, however, then there’s a chance you are being condescending.

If you are dominating the discussion while barely allowing others to speak, it could appear as though you think what you have to say is more important than what others have to say. Give others a chance to say their piece as well, otherwise you might come across as being condescending.

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