Alanis Morissette

Ageism works in both directions. As a teenager in the public eye, people would talk condescendingly to me. When you get older there's this feeling that you have to start carving up your face and body. Right now I'm in the middle ground - I think women in their thirties are taken seriously.

Canadian Musician

Eric Liu

There have been, in recent years, many Asian American pioneers in the public eye who've defied the condescendingly complimentary 'model minority' stereotype: actors like Lucy Liu, artists like Maya Lin, moguls like Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh. They are known, often admired.

American Writer

Marianne Williamson

Allopathic doctors used to laugh condescendingly at those who posited that psychological, emotional and spiritual factors were important contributors to the sickness as well as healing of the body.

American Author

Using 'condescendingly' can hurt feelings, implying disrespect towards someone's abilities or knowledge.

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Considered rude and can insult, use cautiously in social situations to avoid offending others.

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Sometimes used subtly in sarcasm or humor, but be aware that it may still come across as mean.

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 a complication in some ways you could argue they get too much help why because they're just seen as small businesses and small businesses actually don't need to be simply condescendingly taken care they need real help right and so I'm I'm someone who advocates for picking the willing and this might actually you know kind of go into the

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