That is still not appropriate, on either of your parts. You should respect her by not invading her privacy, specially. Were there a young man acting in such a way to the mistress, he would punished by not only his guardians but also of the master.

Are manners truly different where you're from?

[That is no excuse for Cube, as he believes young men should be gentlemen. He is as conservative as they come.]

Oh. My apologies. May I ask how old you are, then?