It's not what you say, it's how you say it.

My mom ALWAYS said this to me. I hated the expression. Well, it's true. A couple of days ago, Strip was hanging out with me while I was getting ready. She turns around and says,

"Mom. What's your problem?"

Uh, what did you just say?

"I said what's your PROBLEM?!?"

I stood there a little stunned at the rudeness spewing from my three year olds's mouth when she elaborated.

I'm the reindeer, Fixin' (Blitzen). I fix things. So what's you're problem?"

We worked on saying, "How can I help you?" but based on a lot of the customer service I've dealt with this Christmas, she is so ready to work in retail!