I just started going to church with my grandma on Sundays two weeks ago. The first week I went, I was sitting in the pew and looked over and saw my english teacher. I about died. She is not one of my favorite teachers but shes not evil or anything. I hoped she wouldn't see me but after church she came over and talked to me. She said "You lucky girl! You get to see me six days this week!" Then she gave me a hug. I was thinking O yeah, lucky me! And what with the hugs? She doesn't do that at school! Anyway the second week I pretended like I didn't see her and did't tallk to her. The last thing I want to do is see my teacher on the weekend. I know I am going to have to get used to her being there but how should I act. Should I pretend I don't see her every week or do I go and tell her hi. I don't want to be rude but I don't really want to just go up and give her a hug every week. What do I do? This is REALLY awkward.
2006-11-22 17:25:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I'm in 9th grade
2006-11-22 17:29:28 · update #1
Seems that you have to start seeing your teacher as an actual person with an actual personality! I can understand that it's weird to meet a teacher for the first time outside of a school setting, but you have to understand that she's so different outside of school simply because she cannot behave that way in her job. Can you imagine if she hugs you in school? What sort of rumours will people spread, such as favouritism?
I think she sounds like a delightful person with good humour, and you should enjoy knowing a whole different side of her. She's probably glad that to find something in common with you (church).
No need to avoid her, just get used to the fact that people behave differently in different settings - she's your teacher in school, and your friend outside of school. You're going to encounter similiar situations for the rest of your life (e.g. friends/boyfriends who are colleagues/clients) so take this as your first chance to develop a more mature (not to mention enjoyable) attitude towards people in life situations.
2006-11-22 17:33:37 · answer #1 · answered by Andromeda_Carina 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can see where this could be awkward for you. Do the right thing, pay your respects; greet her nicely and move on. Her comment sounds like she has a sense of humor. Of course teachers do not hug students at school. There is such a thing as a "church family" and encountering someone you know outside of church at church is a very cool thing for some people. You will survive!
2006-11-23 01:35:28 · answer #2 · answered by ValleyViolet 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My dear Erin, just say hi from far away. Or wave at her. Or do the heavy part- tell her that you fell uncomfortable hugging her. She is your teacher.
2006-11-23 06:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by atlantis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be mature about it, speak to her but let her know that the hugs make you a bit uncomfortable or ask your grandmother to tell her that the hugs are uncomfortable to you. But there is no reason not to speak to her.
2006-11-23 01:38:24 · answer #4 · answered by RENA J 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just be polite. Give her a hug. At least say "hi"
2006-11-23 01:34:39 · answer #5 · answered by W.orld F.amous 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just say hello and move away from that place before she cmes near you , she can not use force or pull to hug you, just stand near to your g mother , keep holding her hand .
2006-11-23 01:51:54 · answer #6 · answered by your noon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just give her a polite wave from a distance or a smile or nod of the head. No need to go over and no need to get physical.
It's up to you.
2006-11-23 01:37:20 · answer #7 · answered by margo 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
maybe you shouldn't ignore her but you can say hi then leave quickly afterwards, try not to stay long enough for the hug, make an excuse or something
2006-11-23 01:28:46 · answer #8 · answered by dishabaklaha 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'd go for the hug if she is hot
2006-11-23 01:27:27 · answer #9 · answered by [ΦΘΚ] ﮎl4CK3R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋