"No need for an attitude I was only saying, they have been there for two days" W then replied "1 day" instead of going back and forth I said nothing in return and left the dishes where they were. Then I left. We'll see how long or if she even does take them down.
Reminds me of that segment on Everyone Loves Raymond with Debra & Ray seeing who would hold out the longest in putting the suitcase in the closet.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!