A polite asshole is just a much as an asshole as an uncouth asshole. The polite asshole makes himself a prick too when he judges himself to be better.
I agree that it is better to limit assholiness in general and deal with assholes with
gentile humor and affection , or forgiveness and patience. Easier said than done, for me. I get it right sometimes though. Assholes are so often looked up to ….it’s tempting. Assholing back to an asshole can be really fun but has lots of problems they often up the ante.