When they meet in person, he rejects her advances politely but dismissively and condescendingly. Amused by Timothy's fear, Ritchie says condescendingly that the dogs are unfamiliar with his smell. The boss then condescendingly dismisses Bill's request for a raise. Another student, Jasper, acts condescendingly towards Ged and provokes the latter's proud nature. The recipient, Ginni, periodically looks in on them via videophone and treats them condescendingly. Koehler's ploy worked, and the ticket agent offered them choice tickets that Koehler condescendingly took. She does not act condescendingly towards them, even though they are young children. The nickname "Aga saga" is sometimes used condescendingly about this type of fiction. Davis offers to cook his parents a meal, but his father, Ronald, condescendingly declines.