Happened to me once. I did not know who he was in told him so. It’s possible the guy was bluffing. He claimed to be some state senator.

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    It was a real head scratcher. The anger seemed like the performance. The improved version seemed more authentic. I always assumed I “earned his respect” or some macho nonsense like that.

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      Could just be he didn’t realize what an asshole he was being until he was called out on it. Most assholes will double down when called out on it. But a few unintentional assholes will actually admit the error of their ways and change.

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        Yeah, that’s why I was fine being nice with him afterwards. Something must have clicked for him. It can take a lot to change.