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Icon134 0
you mean other then the fact that he lost his temper violently threw a cell phone at the floor.QuoteThe best part is he doesn't miss a beat.
I'm not saying the student should be answering the phone (in fact he shouldn't because frankly it disrupts the other students who are probably paying some substantial money to take the class...) but um... that doesn't mean that doesn't make the profs response excessive...
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It seems to me the professor was just getting rid of an annoying disturbance, like swatting a fly.
Not excessive at all: he simply continued with his lecture without missing a beat or screaming at anyone or punishing anyone.
The only thing that suffered was the cell phone, which shouldn't have been in use in the first place.
Not excessive at all: he simply continued with his lecture without missing a beat or screaming at anyone or punishing anyone.
The only thing that suffered was the cell phone, which shouldn't have been in use in the first place.
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mattaman 0
I'm with you Icon, who the fuck is more mature. The student who's rude, or the instructor who borderline commits a felony, depending on the type of phone price. People like that are latent nazi's, they want to punish people really bad. They are like the fucken assholes who just look for someone to do something wrong when they are driving so they can have a meltdown while pretending that they are perfect. Just kick the fucken kid out of class, and make him look like a pussy that needs attention, don't glorify idiocy with idiocy, it cheapens human beings, and as far as we know, we're all we got
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Cudlo 0
In my writing course, the prof explained to us that he loved fucking with people. So, if we had a jealous significant other or a grandmother with a bad heart we should put our phones on silent or turn them off because he will answer it. Although.. he did say that he will probably have to carry a cell phone because his wife is about to pop out twins, however, if we did feel like talking to her after he jumped out the window we could.
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Icon134 0
you don't know that... there are a number of possible good reasons for this person to take the call. I'm not saying he should have done it while in class...QuoteThe only thing that suffered was the cell phone, which shouldn't have been in use in the first place.
for example: it could be that this student's wife or GF is expecting a child and the person who called was his wife telling him that she is on her way to the hospital. (or worse needs a ride to the hospital)
Maybe this students parent/grandparent is in the hospital or otherwise close to death and this is a phone call informing him that the individual has in fact died (I was in a class when my mother called to tell me my grandfather had died... now I didn't answer the phone... but...
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the point is... the professor probably could have handled the situation more "professionally" then he did... I mean if he is a prof (and not a TA) he should have a Ph. D. and is probably reasonably bright... thus I'm thinking maybe he should be able to handle a situation such as this w/o resorting to violence (albiet against a phone... but...
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One of my professors has his own way of handling these "disturbances". If someone interupts his class, he discretely asks the disturbers buddies for his phone #. The next class, he slyly calls the disturber from his own cel phone. When the idit answers the phone, he picks his up then yells "Turn off the damned PHONE!!!"
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jtval 0
yea, but that wouldn'thave taught him anything.
If it was my cellphone I would be pissed....thing is, I wouldnt answer my phone in such situation.
If it was my cellphone I would be pissed....thing is, I wouldnt answer my phone in such situation.
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jtval 0
very true, but if that were the case the student should have left. walk into the hall way if you have to answer the phone.
the are customs and courtesies that people dont follow anymore.
I'mnot saying the prof was justified in his action but I understand his frustration
the are customs and courtesies that people dont follow anymore.
I'mnot saying the prof was justified in his action but I understand his frustration
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Icon134 0
I agree with you on all counts.Quotevery true, but if that were the case the student should have left. walk into the hall way if you have to answer the phone.
the are customs and courtesies that people dont follow anymore.
I'mnot saying the prof was justified in his action but I understand his frustration
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Shell666 0
Quotevery true, but if that were the case the student should have left. walk into the hall way if you have to answer the phone.
If you're in class (or a meeting, or WHATEVER that you should be focusing your attention on) your phone should be off. That's the courtesy you should extend to others. It's not just the Prof (or your colleagues) that you're interrupting. It's EVERYONE!
If you're that important (or there's something going on in your life that's that important) don't leave the house.
I have a cell phone for MY convenience, not everyone else's.
I hate it when someone interrupts a meeting to answer their phone. It just tells me that I'm less important than their call.
Not classy at all in my books.
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Cudlo 0
What I really love is looking around during the lecture to see at least half of the class texting with the phone hidden behind some books
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jtval 0
Itsnot just limited to professional reasons. If I am in the movies and someone does that. It pisses me off.
"Hey, Asshole you may feel I am invading your privacy but the fact is, you're invading our public."
If you want to have fun in those situations just stand next to the person and ask him /her things like:
Who's that?
Hey, are they coming to the movie/meeting/orgy?
what are they up to?
how have they been?
what did they have for lunch?
Do they like giving oral?
do they charge much?
can they fit their whole fist in there mouth?
can I have thier number?
can I speak to them?
do you want to join? We'll share the cost.
eventually they'll leave or you'll make a new friend
"Hey, Asshole you may feel I am invading your privacy but the fact is, you're invading our public."
If you want to have fun in those situations just stand next to the person and ask him /her things like:
Who's that?
Hey, are they coming to the movie/meeting/orgy?
what are they up to?
how have they been?
what did they have for lunch?
Do they like giving oral?
do they charge much?
can they fit their whole fist in there mouth?
can I have thier number?
can I speak to them?
do you want to join? We'll share the cost.
eventually they'll leave or you'll make a new friend
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jtval 0
QuoteWhat I really love is looking around during the lecture to see at least half of the class texting with the phone hidden behind some books
Texting doesnt bother me, it can be done without distraction. (if the phone is on silent)
It only detracts from that persons involvement.
UNLESS THEY ARE DRIVING.(I used to be guilty of that,though. I totally don't do that anymore. It's fucking stupid)
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Richards 0
Quotefor example: it could be that this student's wife or GF is expecting a child and the person who called was his wife telling him that she is on her way to the hospital. (or worse needs a ride to the hospital)
Maybe this students parent/grandparent is in the hospital or otherwise close to death and this is a phone call informing him that the individual has in fact died (I was in a class when my mother called to tell me my grandfather had died... now I didn't answer the phone... but...
If that were true the guy should have stayed home. If it is really some emergency that requires him to have access during that class he could simply approach the professor in advance and explain the situation.
I would not have handled it like that but hey. THere are too many assholes with cell-phones who show no consideration for anyone else.
It is bad enough that some people cannot take a moment to turn it off before a class. Answering it in the lecture is so disrespectfull to the professor and the other students that he may as well have stood up and said "To my professor and fellow students...Fuck You! I live in my own self absorbed world and will act according to my whims. To those who are not able to follow the lecture because of my actions well.......too fucking bad!" I mean come-on! If he needs 24 hour a day communication then he is probably in a very important career (trauma surgeuon, hostage negotiator) and no longer needs to go to school.
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Shell666 0
QuoteWhat I really love is looking around during the lecture to see at least half of the class texting with the phone hidden behind some books
Disrespectful as a cell phone.
If you can't live without talking or texting someone, stay at home!
I just HATE that!!
Whew ... sorry to vent on you ... I feel much better now!
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It's all down to manners.
The prof did wrong (he'll probably feel sorry about it later) but the caller is an arse and will probably always be an arse.
If the call was that important, walk out of the lecture theatre otherwise STFU.
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The prof did wrong (he'll probably feel sorry about it later) but the caller is an arse and will probably always be an arse.
If the call was that important, walk out of the lecture theatre otherwise STFU.
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BillyVance 35
QuoteIt's all down to manners.
The prof did wrong (he'll probably feel sorry about it later) but the caller is an arse and will probably always be an arse.
If the call was that important, walk out of the lecture theatre otherwise STFU.
He should have told the student point-blank in front of the class "if you're going to talk on the cell phone, get the fuck out of my class!"
Betcha nobody would do it again...
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QuoteIf that were true the guy should have stayed home. If it is really some emergency that requires him to have access during that class he could simply approach the professor in advance and explain the situation.
I would not have handled it like that ...
This is what I was thinking - there are any number of ways that the student could have handled a legitimate sitation. Most likely he was talking with one of his peeps trying to figure out where to meet up for lunch or some other equally lame conversation. At the very least he could have put his phone on vibrate and left the lecture hall when it went off.
I wouldn't have actually thrown the phone - I don't throw things when mad, but I could immediately identify with wanting to.
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Zeppo 0
I just thought...it's also possible that the particular student was a chronic cell phone abuser. if that's the case, then he deserved what he got.
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Lindsey 0
Unfortunately, the lesson is probably lost on that particular student.... Unbelievable.
Made me laugh though. :)
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Made me laugh though. :)
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Good for the professor!!
Cell phones are great and have their purpose, but they are also one of my big pet pieves. People have lost all touch with common sense when using them, let alone etiquette.
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