How do you like them apples?!

When did it happen? When did the human race decide that they can say whatever they want regardless of other's feelings?
There used to be a time when you would take people's feeling into consideration!

The other day, I was at work minding my own business trying to solve a Rubik's Cube when some guy who works two floors up, who I have never spoken a single word to felt it important to distract me from my algorithms.

I wish I could remember what he said, but whatever it was, he gave me the impression that he may have had a hint in solving it.
I casually replied, "I think I am doing OK.Llook I've got my cross and now my corners are lining up!"
This guy had the audacity to say to me "Looks to me like you're looking for validation".
I KNOW!!!
Who says that to someone they DON'T know. So I say "Looks to me like you are an asshole!".
Nooooo, I didn't say that, but I wish I did...I wish I was one of those people who are always ready with zingy comebacks. Meh, who am I kidding, I am a nice person, I still would have reacted the same way.

The look on my face must have been priceless. I am assuming it was a one of bewilderment.
I unsurely replied, "Err no, I... ummm. I think I can do it?"
And then this guy says "Looks to me like you're getting defensive". Is this guy for real?! Did I just walk into the Twilight Zone?! Is this real life?
I have no idea what I said after. I think I looked at my colleague for help, but the guy spun around on his heels and left.

You know what, I may not drive a fancy car, or have some fancy job two floors up, but I am good peeps.  You man, are just a shitty run of the mill jerk! A dime a dozen!

And you know what I solved that cube, so YA how's that for Validation!