[ he's getting to his feet now, not that it makes all too much difference--he's awfully small, even with the heels on his shoes, and even though he does hold himself with a certain regality in an attempt to counter it. ]
My parents taught me a great many courtesies, yes--that included. I have since deemed many of those lessons a waste. I respect others based on ability, accomplishment, and wit rather than age, and talk to them as such. I will cease speaking so 'forwardly' to you when you show me these qualities.
[ SORRY VANESSA he is kind of a jerk. also he sort of feels like he has to be so forward in a world of adults who tend not to take him seriously. ]