Varun's response to Avi's request for clarification was dismissive and lacked any meaningful engagement. Instead of providing a thoughtful reply, he simply expressed frustration with a vague exclamation. This indicates a lack of professionalism and an inability to handle unexpected situations gracefully. A more appropriate response would have acknowledged the oversight and provided a brief update on his day, such as "My apologies, Avi. My day has been quite good, thank you for asking. I'm excited to be here and looking forward to our discussion."