It's mean to disregard people's grief.
Betty's boyfriend, Paul, wants to go to the movies with her, but she's too depressed since her father died recently.
Paul wants to see a movie with Betty.
Paul comforts Betty and helps her get through her grief over time.
Paul drags Betty to the movies, but she cries the whole time and is miserable.
Betty eventually is ready to have fun times again, and she and Paul go see a great movie.
Betty resents Paul for not caring about her feelings and breaks up with him.