What Does Condescending Mean?
4. Unsolicited Advice
It is a good thing that friends are there to help each other out when needed. Often, this is just in the form of advice when somebody is struggling and doesn’t know how to fix a situation. Before you go giving out advice, however, make sure the advice is welcome first. If you go giving advice without people wanting it, it can come over as very condescending.
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It can give the impression that you feel your opinions are superior, and that the other person is unable to fend for themselves. Ask first. That way, if they agree, you will know the other person wants to hear what you have to say.
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