Right; I understand in the show it had to be the way it is. I'm just imagining what OC me would say if she were to talk with Peggy about her stance. And it's not even so much about that particular moment, since as you say, everyone did know, at that point, what Peggy had done--I'm only trying to say (tangentially) that acknowledgment withheld is bad for more than the person from whom it's withheld. It's more than just a personal thing.

I mean, it is still a personal thing, too--not denying that. And, for instance, if a person didn't *want* acknowledgment, I think their wish trumps other things, etc. etc.