Today I got really annoyed

[Riverkilt]

Derek, think you're right on about him having problems. Anyone that would open a converstation with a stranger with an insult has to have a screw loose. Your response was appropriate and can't think of a single reason for regret because you stood up to a shaming comment.

The proper response to a shaming comment is a smiling, polite two letter English expression for making something disappear inside yourself....

Ron

[Archangel]

Derek, think you're right on about him having problems. Anyone that would open a converstation with a stranger with an insult has to have a screw loose. Your response was appropriate and can't think of a single reason for regret because you stood up to a shaming comment.

The proper response to a shaming comment is a smiling, polite two letter English expression for making something disappear inside yourself....

Ron

usually followed by a hand gesture made with holding the index finger, ring and pinkie down with the thumb.

But you stayed above that, so far, so good.