An interesting point, to some extent I think that response can be strongly correlated to generational lines. Those of us born not of this century can be a bit curmudgeonly and take it as an attack on the self rather than seeing it for the impact on society.

The phrase ‘man up’ has a different connotation when it was instilled from a young age to mean ‘be strong’ rather than being seen as an isolationist closed off mindset.

It takes time, even for those willing to learn.