Non-verbal

I should preface what I'm about to say with that I am a single, childfree woman who will remain childfree for the entirety of my life. 

I consider every child I serve, unless they exuberantly tell me if they want apple or orange juice, to be non-verbal.

I don't think ordering at a restaurant is a great time to teach your kid to talk. It's a simple choice: apple juice or orange. I hate it when I'm fetching my beverage order and the parent asks the kid what they want to drink and the kid says nothing.

I have to stand there, encouraging the kid to answer my question, as if I'm a freakin' teacher or something.

Look, lady, you wanna teach your kids to talk? Do it on your own time. Thank you!