[header] How to stop being a condescending person [title] Listen more. [step] Instead of dominating a conversation by talking all the time, try to listen more to others' opinions instead. Don't just listen, but actively listen to what the person is saying.
[header] How to stop being a condescending person [title] Listen more. [step] Instead of dominating a conversation by talking all the time, try to listen more to others' opinions instead. Don't just listen, but actively listen to what the person is saying.
Being a condescending person is a task and requires practice. [substeps] When someone is talking to you, lean in and actively listen. [substeps] Pay attention to everything the person says. Once the person has finished talking, try to translate it into one word. Focus on understanding the point that they are making, and take a few minutes to digest the information. While they're talking, listen, rather than formulating your answer. One way to communicate that you are listening is to ask questions. [substeps] For example, if the person is talking about politics, ask how it's going.