You should thank someone who gives you good advice.
James was struggling to change a flat tire when a passerby pointed out that he was using the wrong size of wrench.
James wants to avoid feeling incompetent.
James thanks the passerby and swaps his wrench for the correct size from his toolset.
James insists that the passerby must be blind, and he's using the right wrench.
James is quickly able to replace the tire and continue on his trip.
The passerby shrugs and laughs as James goes back to struggling with the tire.