Ming is so funny. If I forget to say ‘good morning’ he gets absolutely furious! For example:
7am: Ming gets up, gets his breakfast and turns the television on.
7.15am: I get up, put the kettle on and turn my computer on, remember I need to ask Ming to help me figure out an email glitch. I go into the living room where Ming is munching his cornflakes.
Me: Do you reckon you could help me figure out this email thingy?
Ming’s face contorts with fury.
Me: I mean not now but when you’ve finished breakfast. Plus the shower is still blocked – we need to get a plumber and….
Ming: WHY DO YOU DO THIS, MUM?
Me: Do what?
Ming: BEGIN THE DAY WITH STRESS!!!
Me: I’m not….
Ming: AND JOBS!!!
Me: Sorry but….
Ming: WHAT HAPPENED TO ‘GOOD MORNING’?
Me: Oh, I see. Good morning, Ming!
Ming: IT’S TOO LATE FOR THAT NOW, MUM, IT HAS TO BE THE FIRST THING WE SAY!!!
Me: You’re absolutely right, Ming, I just forgot.
Ming: NOW WE HAVE TO START THE DAY ALL OVER AGAIN!!!
Me: Okay, I’ll just go out and come back in again.
Ming: GOOD!!!
I go out and come back in.
Me: GOOD MORNING, MING!
Ming: GOOD MORNING, MUM!
Me: Okay, so when you’re finished eating could you help me to….
Ming: ARGHHHHHHHH!!!
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