How do you write simple explanations without sounding condescending?

Re:How do you write simple explanations without sounding con... by joubert on Monday November 16, 2020 @11:16AM (#25113402)

I think one’s intent matters. If you feel superior, it is likely to come across regardless of style.

So, for me, it isn’t so much about not sounding condescending as much as it is to reflect on my motivation for explaining something: is my intent pure (share information, help, etc.) or impure (show off, diminish, etc.)

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Re:How do you write simple explanations without sounding con... by sharps_xp on Monday November 16, 2020 @12:11PM (#25114142)

in my experience, most people cannot communicate their intent because after the translation from intent to words, it still has to be translated to words to ideas in their brain, and that filter has tons of baggage

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