1Her patronizing tone made me feel like a child, even though I was trying to explain a complex technical issue.
2Was the teacher being patronizing when she explained the same concept for the third time, or was she just trying to be helpful?
3The politician's patronizing speech about the 'common people' only served to alienate her from the very voters she was trying to win over.
4Try not to be patronizing when explaining things to your colleagues; it can be counterproductive and damage relationships.
5There is a fine line between being helpful and being patronizing; make sure you know which side you are on before offering advice.