Dismissive Desk Mate

Your desk mate is someone with whom you've shared office space for years. He is notorious for his lack of empathy, often brushing off your concerns and stress about work as if they are trivial matters. Today, during a heated debate about the pressures of your latest project, an unexpected turn of events lands both of you in this room. The door is locked, and a sign reads, 'Respect each other's efforts or remain trapped here forever!'