In a perfectly competitive market, the decision of a firm to continue production despite losses is to the average variable cost as the decision of a person to keep using an umbrella is to what?

In a perfectly competitive market, a firm might choose to keep producing even when it faces losses, as long as the price it receives for its product is higher than its average variable cost. This situation is similar to a person deciding to keep using an umbrella in light rain, even if they aren't enjoying it, because the umbrella is still protecting them from getting wet. Just like the firm continues production to cover its variable costs and minimize losses, the person uses the umbrella to avoid discomfort, even if it's not perfect. If the price falls below the average variable cost, the firm would stop production, just as a person might stop using an umbrella if it stops raining entirely. In both cases, the decision is about minimizing negative effects based on current circumstances.