There is a clear difference between children and adults in how they handle put downs. I think if it came down to it, I’d be more upset over another colleague saying something than I would a student. It’s how we handle conflict.
As an adult, you begin to master the art of “oh well.” Lately, I have been told by students that other students were making fun of my weight. It doesn’t bother me because honestly, I’m two sizes down from where I was a year ago.
I have also been told that someone made a comment that I had large boobs but no butt. Yes, indeed. I do lack the genetic DNA for a big booty. I get it. Everyone in my family has a flat bottom. Am I supposed to react to this news? I don’t because it isn’t a big deal and I don’t care. But dare I ask why you are looking?
And then there was the LOSER remark.
Ah, yes! My students have finally caught up to the old school “L” to put someone down! It was all I could do not to “W” “E” “M” “L” back at them.
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