Not exactly. There are more than one response possible in interpersonal human behavior. It depends on personality traits of opposite person, upbringing, perceptions and ego states. People who have high ego and self esteem play upon morality and are sensitive to small details. The act stubborn just to prove point . Triviality does not matter .Self righteousness is important. Avoid arguments beyond a point and be flexible. saying yes does not hurt you

If the person takes the time to make you feel inferior, the problem is with them. Self-love, self-respect, self-esteem are the most important source of our happiness, but when are missing they can be the worst threat to our own personallity, but nobody wants to face any of that. That said, they always want to run out of their own reality and try to compensate this weaknesses throwing on others their frustrations. it is easier - and satisfying - to point other`s faults instead of facing our own limitations