Even in my wildest dreams I never took offense at your reply or thought you may be referring to me of family.  I now must apologize to you for wording that made you feel like that. ... 

lol, this could evolve into an old Chip and Dale cartoon scene of over politeness.

"... no, no, no  you go first sir..."    "oh, no I must insist on you having that pleasure, sir..."   etc..