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When you communicate to others what you will and will not tolerate, such as patronizing behavior, you are setting boundaries. Personal boundaries demand respect, according to Jane Collingwood in an article for Psych Central titled "The Importance of Personal Boundaries." Once you have communicated your disapproval of condescension, you may need to inform the offending person of potential ramifications for any violations that may occur in the future. You might say, "If you continue to insinuate that I am unintelligent, we won't be able to spend time together." Be prepared to follow through with any such consequences. Failing to do so may be interpreted by the offender as an indication that he can continue to disrespect you with little or no accountability.
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