Thank you for taking the time to reply thoughtfully, rather than just giving a quick response for the sake of it. I really appreciate that.

Your explanation is logical and, ideally, it should guide my response to that particular person. However, the reality is often more complex. There are power dynamics, jealousy (which I’m almost certain is at play), and the person’s ill nature, where they can't seem to handle someone else being in a position of privilege. Given this background, asking if they’re okay feels hypocritical to me, because I know they’d go to any length to damage my reputation and pull me down.

And why do I even care? Because sometimes, you simply can’t avoid them. For example, they might be at your workplace, where you have to interact with them to avoid gossip or because you’re just tired of their tantrums. This often happens because they hold a position of power.

Let me simplify it for you: imagine your boss gets transferred to a new place, and you’re taking over their role. They’re no longer feeling 'special,' but they have to stay for another month or two at the same place where you’re replacing them. That’s when they start acting jealous, spiteful, and manipulative. Everything you do is seen as having an attitude.

In this scenario, do I want to ask them how they’re feeling? Hell no. I already know what they’re feeling. They can gossip, try to malign or taint my reputation all they want. I’ll keep my silence and not give them anything to gossip about. That’s the best strategy I can come up with.

Oh it's becoming an other rant ;))))

You can skip to answer this :)))

Thank you for your time though. I know you are busy with shifting and all. And I am happy that your piano is safely transferred.

Regards,
@soulfuldreamer