I can’t talk for a rav but I don’t think it was a case of right or wrong. Someone would have been inconvenienced either way.
Popa: Agree. I remember in school once a teacher was doing something and another teacher told a student to go help (Mrs. Friedman). The first thought that went through my head: You want to do Chessed so badly, or if you think someone should do it for her, you do it. Don’t tell me, if you want to teach me, show me.
(Sorry, that was worded badly)