Which of the following examples might be perceived by listeners as manipulative and condescending?

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"We're all going to learn and abide by the new policies, right?"

"We're all going to learn and abide by the new policies, right?"

"If you'll give me just a minute, um, I'll find that information."

"If you'll give me just a minute, um, I'll find that information."

"I know I'm late in returning your call, but I really want this job."

"I know I'm late in returning your call, but I really want this job."

"This information is really going to make it easier for us to get the task finished."

"This information is really going to make it easier for us to get the task finished."

"I had intended to talk about, let's see, three, no, just two reasons for this change."

Answer 1

The following example might be perceived by listeners as manipulative and condescending:

"We're all going to learn and abide by the new policies, right?"

This statement may come across as patronizing because it assumes agreement and collective compliance while minimizing individual voices or dissent. It can imply that there is no room for discussion or objection, which can be perceived as manipulative in nature.

Other examples, while potentially less condescending, can also carry tones that might be perceived negatively or as lacking confidence, but the first example stands out most in terms of manipulation and condescension.