Today, I got caught chewing gum in class. My teacher is forcing me to write an apology letter to her, because she strictly forbids it. (She even commands people to spit it out at the beginning of class. ) I get pretty good grades, so she told me she was expecting a nice long essay length letter. There's only so much you can include in an apology letter, and I've covered all the basics : I'm sorry (which I am), it won't happen again, it was stupid and disrespectful etc. But that barely covers half the page! Any suggestions?
2007-03-07 06:41:28 · 14 answers · asked by ddlcc 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
just talk from teh heart.
2007-03-07 06:44:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 22:35:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apology Letter To A Teacher
2016-10-17 03:04:12 · answer #3 · answered by carollo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have respect for your teacher, which is a great start. I teach high school English, and my kids know that gum just isn't happening in my classroom. As a general rule, the kids respect that.
Maybe you might want to address the respect issue and state something to the effect that you came to the realization that disregarding her gum rule may have appeared to have shown disrespect for her. Then go on to point out the positive qualities she possesses as a teacher and how you would never want her to feel as though you don't appreciate what she does for you and your peers.
You could also go on and create a scenario like, "If I was a teacher and asked my students not to chew gum, but they did anyway, I would feel....". Try to be sincere, because it really is a drag when your students blow off your rules.
You might want to share that you learn a great deal from her and that when her class is disrupted by someone not respecting her rules, it takes away from each student in the class and it interrupts her teaching.
Then apologize again and be a Sweetie and don't chew gum in her class anymore. It sounds like you're a good student with lots of potential. This lady can be a huge help to you in any endeavor you undertake to go to college or to get a job. Have a fantastic day! Annie
2007-03-07 07:01:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
To be honest with you I probably would not do it. It seems redundant. It's like the teacher is having fun at your expense. Saying you are sorry should be enough. Okay....maybe saying you will not do it again as well. But writing a lengthy essay to apologize for chewing gum is ridiculous.
You are going to be the example for years to come!
When the teacher needs to make a point about not chewing gum in class he/she will pull out your embarrassing essay to display for generations to come.
It is like you will be the butt of the teacher's joke.
So I think I would give her/him a verbal, private apology. If the teacher refuses this and demands the letter I would explain my position. You know a detention will be brewing but I rather deal with a evening detention then a peer embarrassing letter.
JUST THINK ABOUT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-07 08:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by ANJANETTE C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd write a (very short) note. Something along the lines of
Dear Ms SoAndSo,
I'm so TERRIBLY sorry for chewing gum in your class. I now realise, having done some research on the internet, and at the local library, just how incredibly DANGEROUS it can be, and how upsetting it would have been for you and the rest of the class if I'd choked and dropped dead on the floor in front of you. If only I had considered this before disobeying school rules with such reckless abandon. How dreadfully thoughtless of me. I can assure you it will never happen again.
Respectfully,
.......
no need to make it long, whatever she says, and the more sarcastic the better - you can't get in trouble if they have no way of hearing your tone of voice. just pretend you really meant it!
good luck
2007-03-07 07:16:26 · answer #6 · answered by sappy16 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How about writing a satire? The pitfalls of gum chewing might be humorous and fun to write and read. Ex: A gum chewer looks dumb and cowlike. He will never be able to get a decent job unless he quits the habit. Perhaps a stint in GCA, Gum Chewers Anonymous, might have the desired effect, but there is always the possibility of a relapse.
Get the idea?
2007-03-07 06:58:36 · answer #7 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just write an essay saying why you chew gum and why you think the teacher forbids it. There are only so many ways you can say "I'm sorry" before you start to look dumb.
2007-03-07 06:50:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear _____
I offer you my sincere apology for breaking your set rule of no gum chewing. It was disrespectful and immature for me to disobey your expectations. I understand the factors behind this rule. It poses a threat of gum left under desks - which is unsanitary and unwelcoming to other students -, it can be a disrupting noise factor with bubbles or the act of chewing as well as an unfairness to those around me who do not possess gum and would like some upon seeing mine. I made a poor choice and upon this lesson I will not let it happen again. Once again, I apologize for my disregard to the rules.
Sincerely,
__________________
2007-03-07 06:52:10 · answer #9 · answered by boz4425 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Dear Miss (or Mrs) ....... As requested I am writing to apologise for disrupting the class today when using my mobile 'phone. I know this was wrong of me as it interrupts the lesson and is distracting for other students. It also means that I was not paying attention to the lesson being taught to the class. I am really sorry and I promise that I will not disrupt your lessons in future. Yours respectfully Hope that gives you an idea of what she is probably expecting to hear from you.
2016-03-28 22:40:53 · answer #10 · answered by Wendy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If "forced" to write a letter of apology for such an "offense", I would make it very terse, on the order of one or two sentences. No need to grovel.
2007-03-08 13:43:57 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋