This conversation reminds me of a story I heard many years ago. I don't really know if it happened or if it's just an urban legend, but it does have sort of a "moral" at the end.
Loretta Lynn was at a function where she was introduced to then President Richard Nixon. Instead of addressing him as President, she (allegedly)said, "Nice to meet you Richard." Well the press was all over that like ugly on an ape!!!! They were aghast that Loretta called the President by his first name!!! When she was asked about it, she said, "Well, they called Jesus "Jesus", didn't they?"
I honestly hope this is true and not an urban legend because it makes me see that we, here on Earth, are all just people, whether we are the leader of the greatest country that has even been on the face of the Earth, or snobby quilt guild members! :-)
(((((HUGS))))) from someone who has been snubbed too. Don't let it get to you. Keep doing what you love girlfriend!
Shelia