That's a great story, but I have to point out a drawer pull isn't something you grab. You pull it. The hardware is for opening, not holding onto while you work. Maybe she meant the one you use most? The one for the silverware drawer or a big pot lid cabinet. Those get constant use, so the feel really matters. It's cool she saw the care you put into placing it just right.

Green onions are stupid easy to regrow in water.

See it all the time with my mechanic. He started using the actual torque specs from the manual instead of just going by feel, and now stuff doesn't come loose a week later. Good training just gives you the right steps so you stop wasting time.