Aw, I'm sorry you feel that way - I hope you feel better soon. Repeating "Uh, " back to you, saying someone makes sense, and saying "gentle reminder, it's rude

Aw, I'm sorry you feel that way - I hope you feel better soon. Repeating "Uh, " back to you, saying someone makes sense, and saying "gentle reminder, it's rude to pretend someone is unintelligible" isn't rude. Definitely assertive. ;)