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On Manners

The 5 y.o.: Daddy, I know you found my blue fish this morning, but I lost it again. Can you find it for me and put it on the table so I see it when I get home from school?
The Dad: Is that how you ask politely for people to help you?
The 5 y.o.: No, you’re right. I should have told you which table to put it on.

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