Michael’s not sure what to say about people being rude. That’s not quite how he’d describe it. Rudeness has to do with what’s acceptable between people in society. He’s the rude one, technically speaking. He’s the one who doesn’t behave correctly. It’s part of why people are afraid.
But, “They’re assholes.” That much is true. “I mean, I dunno what to think sometimes, ‘cause if I scare them and I scare me, aren’t they right? But then what about other people they think are scary who aren’t actually scary? Like you, what about those kids throwing shit at your shop? Pretty clearly assholes.” He takes a long drink, looking disconcerted.