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I’ve noticed this arc in myself and my colleagues from time to time: “Oh, you don’t know this thing I just learned?” ... proceeds to lecture condescendingly. I’
by christophilus 7y ago
I’ve noticed this arc in myself and my colleagues from time to time: “Oh, you don’t know this thing I just learned?” ... proceeds to lecture condescendingly. I’ve tried to eliminate it in myself, but I’m curious as to the underlying psychology of it. It’s such a damaging behavior.
- Quequau 7y agoYes, I think you are correct. I've also noticed it in own behaviour and now deliberately and consciously avoid it. Instead I try to convey and share my enthusiasm for something I just learned because I think a lot of folks enjoy finding out about things.