--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I told them he'd be able to get you to go…" description: "\"I told them he'd be able to get you to go out.\" Rianne folded her winnings and tucked the bills into her blazer pocket. \"Look at him.\" \"He's right here..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/459/melissa-marr-1875_able_i-told-them-he-d-be-able-to-get-you-to-g_2911936.png" --- # I told them he'd be able to get you to go out." Rianne… ![“I told them he'd be able to get you to go out." Rianne folded her winnings and tucked the bills into her blazer pocket. "Look at him." "He's right here, Ri," Carla murmured, shooting Keenan an apologetic look. "We've tried to teach her manners, but..." She shrugged. "It's like housebreaking a dog…” quote by Melissa Marr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/459/melissa-marr-1875_able_i-told-them-he-d-be-able-to-get-you-to-g_2911936.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/459/melissa-marr-1875_able_i-told-them-he-d-be-able-to-get-you-to-g_2911936.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/459/melissa-marr-1875_able_i-told-them-he-d-be-able-to-get-you-to-g_2911936.png) > “I told them he'd be able to get you to go out." Rianne folded her winnings and tucked the bills into her blazer pocket. "Look at him." "He's right here, Ri," Carla murmured, shooting Keenan an apologetic look. "We've tried to teach her manners, but..." She shrugged. "It's like housebreaking a dog. If we'd had her when she was a puppy, maybe." Rianne smacked her on the arm, but she was grinning. "Woof, woof.” [Melissa Marr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/melissa-marr/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character compares teaching manners to housebreaking a dog, suggesting early training is crucial. **In simple terms:** Early teaching of manners is like training a puppy. Key Takeaway Start early with behavior training. Themes parenting social behavior learning Mood insightful practical Type parenting social When to use this quote - family life - education - pet training Key Concepts manners early development behavioral conditioning Questions to Reflect On - What behaviors are hardest to change later? - How does early environment shape habits? 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