Are you trying to imply that that’s a good thing?
I’m just saying that’s my experience, and based on that experience, this reaction was excessive.
I don’t know why you would want a world where people could just hypothetically be terrible to one another and it’s considered valid behavior.
I’m saying there are people I have to work with that I don’t necessarily get along with, but I have to. That’s just the way it is. What would I say to HR? “I think this person is an asshole”?
I just can’t comprehend such a strong reaction to something that really doesn’t affect anyone either way.
Just because “that’s the way it is” doesn’t mean that’s the way it should be.
I already offered a couple reasons why it might affect someone. You can criticize me for “condescension” but I don’t see how I’m wrong. You admit you can’t comprehend why. The truth is you seem to have a problem looking outside of yourself and your own life. Not everyone’s the same as you.