[He's got it right of course, blah blah, cultural differences indeed. She nods with understanding and shuffles some of the papers in her hands.]

I get that, I've been there before with other people at least on other matters. But okay, as someone who isn't inclined toward letting a good, proper hate into my life, what is it you think I'm missing? I mean, is it something about it specifically that you like or is it that it sort of serves as a counterbalance to your relationships that don't involve hate?

[SHE WILL KEEP AN OPEN MIND OKAY.]