Nobody likes to be talked down to.

It feels good to help people you care about and to feel like someone wants your opinion and guidance.

So how to tell if youre being condescending?

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It boils down to conveying that youre above the other person in some way.

4 ways to tell if youre being condescending

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How to give advice without being condescending

All this doesnt mean you should bite your tongue.

If its the latter,be curious and take in what theyre sayingrather than leading the conversation.

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Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, and Leslie Bibb in The White Lotus, symbolizing toxic friendships.

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