How do you handle attitude/sass?

Pesky

DD has begun the wonderful world of teenage attitude at the ripe age of 4 (well, a little before that).  We do not tolerate it and I model how to phrase it instead.  I've used the old "okay, that's how you want us to talk you...." (cue howling "noooooooo") and likened how she is talking to the mean girls in Purplicious (very handy point of reference).  But curious if you all have other ideas, tips or tricks to convey that trying to talk to people or act in a snide way is inappropriate and backfires.  Thoughts?  TIA!!

shouldbworkin

I repeat things back to them the proper way sometimes, sometimes I ask them to rephrase themselves.  I ignore fits about not getting her way and send her to her room if they last too long. We have a sticker chart and one item on it is using good manners.  I also really try to notice when they speak nicely and praise them for that. 

cecee36

I wish I knew!  I'm always telling Jade that she should be polite and speak nicely to people.  But it doesn't seem to stick.  DH & I model pleasant speaking in front of her but it hasn't sunken in yet.  Just this morning my mom called and when I put Jade on the phone to speak with her, the sassiness began.  I think my mom really takes it personally and I try to explain to her that she's only 3 and it's not a reflection of how she feels, necessarily.  I also explain to Jade that being polite to EVERYONE, including "JJ" (as my mom likes to be called) is always a good thing to do.  It's definitely something we'll have to keep working on.