Most polite kid ever: This birthday boy was delira to get an… avocado?!

At this stage of life most of us have learnt how to politely deal with unwanted gifts. For example: "Oh Aunty Mags, thank you SO much for my shower radio, it's exactly what I wanted!"

But back when we were kids, we weren't quite so subtle. As a toddler you pretty much take the liberty of saying exactly what comes into your head, with no care for well-meaning relatives.

Not this little boy, though. Dad Jeff Simmons gave his toddler son the ultimate test of manners when he presented him with a gift-wrapped avocado as a 'surprise' birthday present.

The reaction? Flawless. See it here:

Jeff says he and his wife had been speaking with their son earlier in the day about the importance of reacting politely even if you get a present you don't like, and they wanted to see if their advice had worked. 

And to be fair, it looks like it definitely did. That's some stellar parenting right there.