A quiet but demanding way

Especially moms have a hang of it: the quiet but demanding way. Us moms know how to get people to do things without specifically asking. A specific look, a subtle but clear hint or pure silence may be triggers for others to get moving. It's not always the best quality one can have, and there are other ways that may be more pleasant and as effective, but every now and then, being quiet and demanding can be very satisfying..