In a group context signaling could explain it: when you correct somebody you draw attention to a mistake and this could lead to (perceived) loss of status. I don’t think this is the real cause because people seem equally annoyed when corrected in a private conversation where there is nobody to signal towards.
People can’t be absolutely certain you won’t try correcting them again later in a group context, right? So it’s better for them to get offended in hopes of discouraging you from doing that.
People can’t be absolutely certain you won’t try correcting them again later in a group context, right? So it’s better for them to get offended in hopes of discouraging you from doing that.