Well, what I said was "You have controls!!" Then he immediately went back to the situational awareness and commanded for the connection of the AP.
While this is nonstandard, this is to prevent conflict or test his ego or whatever.
I'd expect red ECAM "AP OFF" plus the cavalry charge aural warning. In this case the SOP is to read the ECAM to alert the PF.
Nevertheless that was quick thinking (and diplomatic) on your part.
"Bagoongathipon" .. interesting call sign ... in a few years you'll be
"Caviar&Lobster" 