when somsone feelings are hurt because of the actions of someone, it depends on how important or needed it is to confront them. In some cases it is best to just walk away. There are enough sources of stress in our lives, why give people the pleasue of knowing they got to you.
I believe in badshah ja raha hai kuttay bhonk rahay hain approach, let the dogs bark, that is what they do. them barking at the king does not make them king, however the king barking back will make him look silly if you know what I mean.
kuttay bhonkte hain
caravan chalta hai...