One cannot learn within the confines of where they are most comfortable. It comes with frustration.

( While he doesn't think much of the former - different cultures in his opinion, really - he'll grant the latter question is a legitimate query, so he'll entertain it. )

Fundamentally, he's fixated on my change in behavior. I did not consider that as strongly as I should have, but it does not change the end result.

( So, yeah, he did make an oopsie, but it's fine, )