It also kinda depends on how all this went down. Did you walk up and interrupt their conversation without being asked for an opinion? I would have had some words for you myself even if you were Bob Violett or similar. If, on the other hand, the newbie was just wandering about the store and you spoke up? Well, that's an entirely different manner. It also depends a lot on EXACTLY what the manager said and not what your hurt feelings recall him saying. If I was in your place I believe I would have suggested that he stick with a trainer and look forward to a Rascal in the future.

Again, I wasn't there and don't know all of the details.