"The kids do the same thing outside. We'll be talking about playing a game and instead of saying 'I want to play tag.' they'll say 'Doesn't it look like the field wants to play tag?' I found it tricky to catch on to at first. It's considered rude to just say what you want straight out unless you're asked."

"So if all this is about guests, why do families not argue?"

"I think they are supposed to be guests in each other's homes. Marisha's daughter is getting married soon and I'm ...