What is the difference between patronising and promoting?

[Stardom22]

For me l oftenly hear my potential customers saying that they would promote my business on a later date meaning that they are not ready to buy at that time. Can l say that they patronise my business even if they buy once on my business?

 

[Augusta]

Patronizing and promoting have distinct meanings. Patronizing, in this context, refers to the act of being a regular customer or supporting a business with your purchases. Promoting, on the other hand, is actively working to increase awareness and sales of a product or service through marketing and advertising.

 

[eLdavis]

Patronizing is simply making s purchase, while promoting is also a from of advertising to reach out to more persons.

 

[Suba]

In the context of business, patronizing is often interpreted as supporting without being asked, often considering oneself superior and experienced, but often just talk/promises that are never fulfilled, while promoters are more active in marketing your business. either by word of mouth or on social media.

 

[Augusta]

Patronizing a business means becoming a customer of that business, either regularly or on a one-time basis