Fair warning
Background: when Miles makes a demand, I often say, “Can you ask more nicely than that?” He then tacks a “please” on the end. I usually let it pass at that level, but Denny often makes him repeat the whole sentence politely. Denny has recently rejoined us after being away for a few days.
M:Â More graham crackers!
A:Â Can you ask more nicely than that?
M: Please. (pause) And I warn you, do not boss me around into saying the whole thing.
