Vent: My wife's friend said our new vinyl plank floor felt 'cheap' because it clicked when she walked on it.
I've been installing for 8 years and always thought a little click was normal, but now I'm second-guessing my subfloor prep on that whole 1,200 sq ft job in Tempe.
Man, that click is literally the locking mechanism doing its job. It's not a flaw, it's the feature that keeps the floor tight. Her "cheap" feeling is just her not knowing how modern floating floors work. You prepped it right, some people just have weird expectations.
Ever tried just not giving them your energy? In my experience, ignoring the complaint and giving a short, positive reply works better than arguing. It usually stops the cycle without you getting pulled into it.