They say teaching is a noble profession, but let's face it, it also comes with its fair share of quirks and oddities. If you can relate to more than a few points in this hilariously candid list, then my friend, you're a bona fide primary school teacher!
- You
declare "no cuts" when a shopper squeezes ahead of you in a
checkout line. Gosh, doesn't everyone know that's playground rule #1?
- You
habitually move your dinner partner's glass away from the edge of the
table. It's always best to prevent spills before they happen, right?
- You
ask if anyone needs to go to the bathroom as you enter a theatre with a
group of friends. Hey, better safe than sorry!
- You
hand a tissue to anyone who sneezes. Because, hygiene first!
- You
refer to 'happy hour' as 'snack time'. And why not, a few nibbles can make
anyone happy!
- You
ask guests if they have remembered their scarves and mittens as they leave
your home. It's just basic hostess etiquette, isn't it?
- You
say, "I like the way you did that," to the mechanic who repairs
your car. Who says positive reinforcement is only for kids?
- You
ask, "Are you sure you did your best?" to the mechanic who fails
to properly repair your car. Because constructive criticism can help
everyone improve, right?
- You
sing the 'Alphabet Song' to yourself as you look up a number in the phone
book. Old habits die hard!
- You
say everything twice? I mean, do you repeat everything? Reinforcing
lessons isn't just for the classroom!
- You
fold your spouse's fingers over the coins as you hand him/her the money at
a toll booth. Well, grip is important, you know!
- You
ask a quiet person at a party if he/she has something to share with the
group. Because, everyone should get a chance to speak!
Now for the moment of truth:
- If
you answered 'yes' to more than two of the above items, you are
irrevocably hooked on teaching!
- If
you answered 'yes' to more than half of them, you're probably beginning to
think about retirement!
- If
you answered 'yes' to more than ten, you'll always be a teacher, retired
or not!
In all seriousness, these are all signs of your unwavering
dedication to nurturing young minds, and that's nothing to sneeze at... unless
of course, you have a tissue handy!
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