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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just because you cooked and hosted doesn't mean you deserve a hug. Gross. [/quote]

Well I do think I deserved some thanks. [/quote]

you said he did show gratitude earlier - how many times does he have to thank you?  I think your expectations are a bit odd- and it's weird it bothered you so much you are fixated on it. he's an 11 year old kid for goodness sake. even a good kid doesn't have the fully developed social skills of an adult.[/quote]

It's not about how many times he has to thank me. It's about acknowledging the hosts before leaving their place. Is that so odd to understand? When I said he showed gratitude earlier in the visit, I meant that he would say "Yes/no, thank you" if we offered something. But over time, I think the visit wore him down because he became restless and started horsing around, poking his nose into things and not being as well-behaved as he was at the beginning. Anyway, disagree with me about my expectations if you like. It doesn't matter at this point anyway.[/quote]

OP, I am guessing you did not have children of your own or only had daughters. You certainly have not been around many elementary or middle school boys, or if you have been your memory is very short.[/quote]

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