Me: Oliver, can you please go wash your hands?
Oliver: Nope!
Me: What's the nice way to say "no"?
Oliver: No, thank you, ma'am. ("Ma'am" was said with some serious attitude.)
Me: Excuse me?
Oliver: No, thank you.
Me: Okay, well you have to wash your hands before you eat your lunch, so you won't get to sit down until you wash your hands.
Oliver: silence
Me: silence
Oliver: I'm going to wash my hands. He washes his hands properly, then stands in the kitchen, looking at me.
Me: Thank you for washing your hands.
Oliver: I will NOT say "you're welcome".
The teenage years are going to be interesting! I'm glad I have 10 more years to prepare. :-)
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