When someone talks down to you, use Dolly Parton's simple trick to 'maintain your dignity and disarm' them, says expert
- Posted on August 31, 2026
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When someone talks down to you, use Dolly Parton's simple trick to 'maintain your dignity and disarm' them, says expert
Communication expert Dorie Clark calls it the "label upgrade" strategy. "It's a powerful move," she says. "Own the truth," then redefine their label. Here's how.
