Saturday was WSU's graduation for the College of Education, and I had the pleasure of shaking the hands of 14 of my 16 graduates after they left the stage. It was wonderful. After commencement, the COE held a reception for graduates and their families. It wasn't particularly well attended, and only 2 of my students showed up.
One of them, whom I'll call Betty, introduced me to her mom. Her mom whispered to her, "Is this the one you were telling me about?"
Betty replied, "She's one of them. She and Dr. B--- were my favorite professors."
The she turned to me and conspiratorily added, "But I liked Dr. B better."
Sometimes I have to wonder about my students' sense of audience and purpose. :-)
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I think she was trying to be cute and failed. She wanted to be your peer because she finally graduated. OR
SECOND IDEA------------------------
Both mother and daughter are as CRASS as can be!!!!!!
OR THIRD IDEA
BOTH IDEAS APPLY!!!!!
You are COOL. Hope those two did not bring you down.
All things considered it was probably meant to be a compliment. I too think she was trying to be cute and failed, some people never acquire the art of tact or nuance for that matter. I find a cold blank stare is the best response. But hey at least they are talking about ya!
Ha ha! Thanks, Honor and Fiddler! Yes, I'm thinking that Honor's first choice probably applies ... I have made the point of signing my recent e-mails to students with my first name and the explanation that "we're colleagues now!" Mostly I found her comment amusing. I don't expect to be everyone's favorite teacher, but I have to laugh when a student tells me to my face that I definitely was NOT her favorite. Don't come around asking me for letters of recommendation ... Just kidding.
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