On Jul 30, 5:03 pm, "Wm..." 
wrote:

> >My kid sister is getting married later this year, I am standing in for
> >the late pater.  Fancy dress will be worn, much to the disgust of
> >elder son (15).  Maroon cravats.  Oh dear.

> That could be a younger persons way of saying "this time you will all
> march to my instructions because you have never listened to me before"
> I hope that isn't the case.

Anything but, she's not at all manipulative.  A bit lacking in the
assertiveness department, if anything, but the husband-to-be is a big
lad and will look after her.
--
Guy