13 Subtle Behaviors That Instantly Kill Your Credibility—Are You Guilty of These Condescending Moves?
12. Demonstrating tasks they haven’t been asked to
If explaining something you already know is on one side of the condescension coin, then showing you how to complete a task you’re already capable of executing is on the other. Even if the demonstration is well-intentioned, it communicates an “I’ll just do it myself” mentality that can undercut trust.
Unsure if someone knows how to get the job done? First, consider the situation objectively based on their actual performance, not any preconceived notions about what you think they can handle. Then, if a how-to still seems like a good idea, ask them if they’d find it helpful.
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