Overview
No matter who they are, there is no reason for you to tolerate a pompous person whose arrogance verges on rudeness, today! If you feel you're being talked down to by the higher ups, you owe it to yourself to push back -- diplomatically, of course. You are good at this, and can easily put this person in their place without offending them or putting them on the defensive. Standing up for yourself today will earn you more respect, so do not hesitate to do it!