Intermediate Spanish - Spanish Obsessed

Why do Colombian sisters call each other usted? Rob's tú/usted rules fall apart, and Lis names the word her mother would love.

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From the very first class, learners are told that usted keeps people at a distance, so why do Lis and her sisters use it with each other? Rob has been frustrated by it for days. He hears Lis's mother calling a three-year-old usted, gets told "don't do that to me!" when he tries it on Lis's sister, and finds a Colombian online whose father switches to usted for bad news or a bad mood.

Do you know what these mean?
¡Uy usted cómo es! · cambiar el chip · nadie para bolas · sumercé

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Bonus: Rob calls the Covid tests "malditas pruebas" and Lis says it sounds a bit strong. Which word do Colombians use instead? The answer's in the notes.

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