[He knows not to whom he speaks. If he did, he would be mortified at his words.]

Come now. Don't be disheartened. Take it as a challenge, not an insult. For all you know, your failure was merely bad luck. Even those with legendary charm have days were luck is against them.

How about I get you another drink to make up for my words? We have just met and it's no fun to get off to such a bad start...