"Good pull"

So I was almost to the crest of a climb yesterday (according to Strava it was 2.9 miles with a 5.6% average grade) and I get passed by a guy just spinning away up the hill and he said "Good pull!"  I have to admit it felt great to get the kudos, felt bad that he passed me maybe 50 meters from the top and I feel bad because I was too tired to even say "Thanks!"

I was too tired for common politeness, yup, that's me staying classy in San Diego (or last night, San Marcos)...