I always thought most normal men enjoyed the idea of being underestimated and then proving the other person wrong. Isn’t that the normal way to deal with it?
Grown up men do not look for every little thing to be offended at.
Since this kid is not even yet in college, and cant drink, and possibly not vote yet, I give him a pass as he is not get grown up. Still showing he is a child.
At his age I did not give a sh1t what my dentist thought of me or my future plans.