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\"I was surprised that so many people liked, commented and shared the video because this is normal behavior for him,\" Small told \"Good Morning America,\" adding that the woman quickly moved her foot and apologized.

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Courtesy Darryl Small
PHOTO: Rodney Small, 4, is seen at Walt Disney World in Florida, with his dad, Darryl Small of Houston, Texas, and his grandmother, Synithia Jacquet.
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Small said Rodney knows it's a rule to keep feet off the furniture and wasn't trying to be rude.

\"He was just curious as to why that rule didn’t apply to the lady sitting behind him,\" Small added. \"I wasn’t offended at all but his reaction just caught me by surprise and ended up being the highlight of our trip.\"

\"PHOTO:
Darryl Small via Storyful
PHOTO: Darryl Small and his son, Rodney, were on their way home to Houston, Texas, from Florida, when Rodney realized his fellow airline passenger had placed their foot on his seat.
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Dad said you can follow more of Rodney's adventures on his Instagram, @JustRodneyOneal.

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