Patronising is the act of playing the patron in relationship to another.
When I assume the role of patron or father figure, I am assuming that I have authority over or I am the authority for someone else.
I assume a superior status to the person that I am patronising.
Patronising is arrogance that declares it has authority over another’s choice and seeks for another to be patronised or humbled.
When I am frustrated with someone’s inability and become patronising of their actions, I am being critical.
When I am intolerant of someone else’s choices or their incapacity to make the right choice, I am being patronising of their authority and I am being cynical.
When I get angry with someone’s incompetence, lack of motivation and drive, I am patronising their will power and I am being sarcastic.
Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit because it is the least effective way of allowing someone to become inspired and empowered.
When I am being critical, cynical or sarcastic; when I am criticising, condemning or complaining; I am arrogantly patronising the recipient of my attention because of my pride in my need to be right and my greed in wanting to be better and superior to all others.