You shouldn't purposely ignore people.
Sam's mother asks him to clean his room because it is messy.
Sam wants to not have to clean his room right now.
Sam asks his mother if it is okay for him to clean his room later.
Sam pretends that he doesn't hear his mother and plays video games instead.
Sam's mother agrees and Sam enjoys playing video games before going to clean his room later.
Sam's mother gets angry and sends him to his room.