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"He will have trouble listening to others arguments, just look at the way he addresses people by the name 'mate'. This to me is a sign of condescension, which implies a superiority complex, which involves an 'always right' attitude. "

Mmmmm so now addressing someone by "mate" is a sign of condescension..... jeez you guys are sad. It is purely a term of address used commonly in Australia.