Question

[Aureliano]

I was verbally given a list of chores by my stepfather earlier today, until I asked something that set him off.  He had never upbraided me over the question until now, so I found it odd for him to do so.  I had asked "What?"  He immedietly and angrily replied with this brilliant comeback: "What is what?  What is practically unexistant."

Having a rather lax personality - especially when speaking to a 6'5'' man - I corrected myself by asking "Come again?"

Should I have corrected his butchering of the english grammar in a calm, soothing voice, or did I react properly?  I just wanna see what you guys would have done in my place...

NOTE:  My stepdad is not only 6'5'', but has been in the army for 20 years and is currently a 1st Sergeant, no doubt making him a very intimidating man.

[DW]

I would have let him have it. Then again, I'm stronger than Chuck Norris, Robocop, and Captain Planet put together. You may not have that privilege.

[Aureliano]

Pic or it never happened, Saber

[darkphantomime]

Yeah, that pretty much would be suicide. At least he didn't beat you.

[Rev Rabies]

I could take him, i'm an acient warrior who was too strong he got put into a steam powered suit built by the amish

[MasterKeyX]

He sounds kinda scary.  :-X

I probably would have done what you had. I don't have powers like Shika. I'm not that special yet.  :P

[Fishalicious]

I'm absolutely terrified of being hit. I flinch when people go to pick up a pencil or something.

I think that answers your question.

[Uximadesk]

I have the oppsite problem, whenever I feel someone making a sudden move I go into, howwould you call it... a fighting stance, and I usually end up hitting someone.
It wouldn't be the first time that has gotten me in trouble...
And I also have no problem in being arrogant to people that are supposed to have higher status than me (teachers, parent, etc.), so maybe I would have marked your stepfather's error, or maybe it's just because I would do so with my stepfather (and just maybe because I'm 6'2")