[quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='853375' date='Jun 1 2010, 10:32 AM']Everyone has their own way of dealing with such situations. Myself, I wouldn't have blanked the guy in this situation, because he probably wouldn't have made the connection - he'd just think that you were a grumpy old git, and nothing has been achieved. I'd be more likely to respond to "alright mate" with "I hear you don't think much of my tone or equipment. Shall we talk about that?"
Watch, and delight, as he backpedals furiously. "Nah mate, not that I don't like it, nothing wrong with it, I just don't think it's for me, burble burble burble..."
Alternatively, maybe he actually does know more than you, and you might learn something.
S.P.[/quote]
I agree.... or a swift nut to the nose and standing on his neck for 5 mins may have the desired effect.