When Someone Talks Down To You, Use Dolly Parton’s Trick to Disarm

From CNBC: When someone patronizes you, it’s easy to feel slighted. Maybe they assumed you didn’t know what you were doing because you’re new to an organization, or you’re younger. Maybe they figured you wouldn’t be able to use new technology because you’re older. It’s not always easy to know what to do in that situation.

Dolly Parton knew the answer. Nearly half a century ago, she did a now-famous interview with Barbara Walters. “Dolly,” she began. “Where I come from, would I have called you a hillbilly? … When I think of hillbillies, am I thinking of your kind of people?” … (click to read more)