The easiest way to avoid regrets is to ask yourself this question, "If not now, when?" It's a powerful way to put life and our decisions about how we spend our time into perspective"
Out of any ordinary realm of professional behavior. I would have told her briefly that the doctor has instructed me to chew gum because of ear concerns.
She was rude and out of line. I can see how shocked, stunned and feeling ambushed you felt.