Both meanings apply in British English, it's just a matter of context. There aren't usually that many insulted patients raging out of the opticians in the UK.

Both meanings apply in British English, it's just a matter of context. There aren't usually that many insulted patients raging out of the opticians in the UK. Nevertheless some opticians are forced to don a face mask when breaking the news to certain patients, in cases where the "How dare you!" slap is likely to leave a mark.