Theres a guy in my class who is always debating with the teacher .He asked what a certain word meant and the teacher answered and we all wrote it down,This guy said "looks like I,m not the only one who didn,t know.The teacher address the class and said if we didn;t know something why didn,t we stop him,I spoke out whats the point we knew he(this guy) would.I said (to the student)well you seem to be the one taking the lesson ,he is always giving an opinion on something.The teacher then pulled me up for being disrespectful.,I know my friends think exactly the same about this guy.and I have been dying to say something.Was I rude for speaking my mind?
2007-12-11 00:19:09 · 29 answers · asked by Lilly A 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It's not what you say it's the way that you say it. Let's put it this way in class someone ask say an awkward question, he/she will not be the only one thinking of it. There will be at least two others thinking the same and two more wishing they had. There are two types of questions:
1. those asked to increase knowledge
2. those asked to prove a point
The former are to be encouraged and the latter are just disruptive. I suspect that the teacher is relieved that someone is trying to take what passes for an intelligent interest in the subject instead of sitting around like a gang of dummies.
I think it is as well to be aware that Political Correctness gets in the way of education so always put question in a polite manner.
2007-12-11 01:39:55 · answer #1 · answered by Scouse 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because you dont like the guy who gives the teacher mental stimulation you shouldnt be disrespectful. If noone else answers the questions then its a combination of the other students and the teachers fault. He should say hey (whoever the guy is) lets give someone else a turn. But that still doesnt give you open season to be disrespectful and rude. If you have a complaint, tell the teacher he should include the rest of the class, and leave it at that.
2007-12-11 00:30:13 · answer #2 · answered by melissaw77 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you were very rude. A student's role in the classroom is to interact with the teacher, not to sit passively. You will learn more if you speak out, even if it's to ask a question or if you are wrong. You will notice as you get older that people will speak out more and more often. It's a sign of intelligence and attention.
The teacher pulled you up for being disrespectful because you were insulting the one student who is involved in his class by saying he was too outspoken.
2007-12-11 00:31:46 · answer #3 · answered by Destra 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes you were wrong....if the kid in your class is the only one ever asking questions then of course it would seem like he was the only one taking the lesson. If you are going to speak in class then make it something constructive and be part of the topic discussion not sit there and wait for this other guy to ask the questions then get mad when he does!
2007-12-11 00:43:16 · answer #4 · answered by Bears Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you shouldn't have confronted the guy in front of the whole class. If the teacher doesn't like the way the guy acts in class he should be the one to address the issue. The most you should do is talk to the teacher after class if you truly believe the guy is disruptive.
2007-12-11 00:24:06 · answer #5 · answered by murlow12 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can't speak your mind, by telling someone else that they can't do the same - you said "he's always giving an opinion on something". If he can't do that, how does that justify saying your opinion as well? (Not that I'm saying it's a bad thing to speak your mind, I encourage it if anything)
Also, it's up to the teacher to say what's what and to do what you told that guy - through YOUR saying it, you're undermining the teacher's authority.
2007-12-11 00:36:30 · answer #6 · answered by viv 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the teacher thinks that he is asking because he is intersted in the lesson, even though he is obviously a jerk, but your comment was viewed as being impertinent because you were confronting him, in front of the class. You could have a talk with the teacher about your opinions in private . Nothing wrong with voicing your ideas but you have to take the situation into perspective.Do it in private.
2007-12-11 00:27:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
your comment about the guy taking the lesson stung your teacher a bit.
You had a right to speak your mind but you said it in the wrong way, if you feel this guy is disrupting your lessons then say so but don't belittle your teacher in the process.
2007-12-11 00:28:05 · answer #8 · answered by Smoochy Poochy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You were a little, and you give it away by remarking how much you wanted to say it and the evident disdain you share with your friends for him.
Freedom of speech is a valuable thing, but it's not an obligation. Sometimes freedom to listen is just as desirable.
2007-12-11 00:28:25 · answer #9 · answered by kinning_park 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think you missed the point, what if the guy knew what the word meant and therefore hadn't of ask. You should always ask if you don't understand and not rely on other people, easier said than done I know.
2007-12-11 00:32:55 · answer #10 · answered by Grinning Football plinny younger 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋