I live in the US but I'm not a native speaker of English. I have no problem with English most of the time but this word confuses me. I have no idea why and/or when people say it. Like just now I was watching this movie, the guy said to the girl: "it's easy for you, they're not gonna recruit you" (about going to war) and the girl said: "don't patronize me" (or something like that) See this makes no sense to me. I mean he didn't even say anything bad, why is this word "patronize" so bad? Like why is she offended by what he said? (I know "patronize" is a bad thing, I don't know know why or what though)
Sometimes if I argue with my boyfriend, I say something and he says "don't patronize me" I don't know what that is how can I patronize someone without even knowing what it is?
Can you please explain to me? Give me examples when people say it and stuff. Thanks so much!
2007-02-01 10:16:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I think patronizing is similar to being condescending. I've heard people use that word when they mean to say that the other person is acting too much like a parent, or they think they're better than everyone else. For example, one might call a person patronizing who says "You aren't studying as much as I am; that's why you're not making good grades."
2007-02-01 10:25:33 · answer #1 · answered by Persephone 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Patronizing as an adjective means someone who talks to you in a way that shows they think you are less intelligent or important than them. "In addition, I didn't want to sound patronizing." "His novels often take on a patronizing tone towards its subjects." Patronize as a verb means to talk to someone in a way which seems friendly but shows that you think they are not as intelligent. "You and I patronized him." As a verb, it can also mean to use or visit a place (it's formal). "We patronized the shop every day." It can also mean to support or give money to something. "This is for all those who have patronized the organization."
2016-03-29 00:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe someone inferred a patronizing tone on a message board when I stated that the original "Jurassic Park" was a thrilling, scary ride of a movie. The person who responded said, 'Jurassic Park' might scare kids 10 and under."
2015-06-17 11:47:24 · answer #3 · answered by Pseudo-filmmaker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patronizing is like a condescending parent. It also implies the truth and you say it to where the other person doesnt know how to make their own decision, even if they do.
For example: "You shouldn't buy expensive things you don't need if you don't have a job"
Another example: "You shouldn't eat that! You're already fat!"
Another example: "Of course your feet hurt you're wearing high heels!"
Another example: "Of course you can't attract men who respect you, look at the way you dress!"
Other examples:
"Of course you got pregnant, you didn't use protection!"
"If you followed the directions on this recipe, this meal would taste good!"
2007-02-01 10:58:16 · answer #4 · answered by choosinghappiness 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Bully. Taunt. Tease. Condescend.
2007-02-01 10:21:09 · answer #5 · answered by SassySours 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋