Answer:
Ask your parents when they are in a good mood.
Ask to have the sleepover at a convenient time.
Be polite instead of demanding.
Keep the first sleepover simple.
Offer to do something kind in exchange.
Show them that it will be a good opportunity for you to socialize
It depends on what you need but I do have some ideas for you.
1- How they do their work
2- How they help their handicapped patients.
3- If they have a pharmacy how would they give out their medications.
Hope this helps!
I'd assume they are referring to the metaphor of "you" being a "gray cat" or "quiet street."
