| So let me say that we must indeed talk about the state of democracy in Russia, but we cannot talk down to that country in a lofty and schoolmasterly way. |
| When we talk to emerging economies and developing countries about transparency, we do not always mean to talk down to them, even if our tone is at times a bit paternalistic. |
| But he doesn't talk down to his callers and, unlike some of the big names, he doesn't shout them down, either. |
| Her refusal to patronise or talk down to her readers makes her a huge favourite and this should be an inspirational and fascinating afternoon. |
| The last thing we wanted was to preach or talk down to people, making them feel guilty about indulging in less nutritional food choices. |
| I have been fully expecting my father to guilt-trip me, to lay it on really thick about what a terrible son I am, to basically, talk down to me like I was some kind of idiot. |
