An Informal Interjection: Hey! / myLot

Philippines

April 30, 2021 5:23am CST

One of my students said, "Hey!" I felt insulted when she addressed me like this. It triggers more when informing me that she is also working in my own company. For me, I don't care if she is.

I think it is her benefit to learn the English language with the virtual teachers. Thus, we need to act as a teacher and student. In fact, she is a fault-finder.

How do you react to people who are fault-finders? Image Credit: miro.medium.com

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Darcy Nemo

@YrNemo (20255)

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30 Apr 21

Ouch, can't help you there. I have some in-laws who are like that (fault finders) and I often just sigh silently.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (140157)

• Philippines

30 Apr 21

In real life, it doesn't work for me. No one will attempt to do this, except my mom. She can only do this.

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@DaddyEvil (138024)

• United States

30 Apr 21

@Shavkat Not just your mom!

I get to find fault in things you say and do, too.

Or, maybe I just pretend to find fault. It's so hard to remember which it is...

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Darcy Nemo

@YrNemo (20255)

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30 Apr 21

@Shavkat Some people were born being fault finders. I have met quite a few (strangers or just acquaintances). I avoid those people.

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Manuela Lopes

@nela13 (58737)

• Portugal

30 Apr 21

that was indeed disrespectful.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (140157)

• Philippines

30 Apr 21

It is so unbecoming for this person who claimed to be my colleague. I thought she is going to be a power tripper during the class. I am glad she didn't.

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msdivkar

@msdivkar (23359)

• India

30 Apr 21

It is very bad on part of the student to address to the teacher that way irrespective of his/ her age or position. Student teacher relationship should be maintained.

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (90571)

• Arvada, Colorado

30 Apr 21

I say look in your own backyard and shut up

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (140157)

• Philippines

1 May 21

If I am so tired of listening to their lies, I will just excuse myself away from them.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (140157)

• Philippines

1 May 21

@RebeccasFarm It was like yesterday afternoon. The neighbors are gossiping and I find it not cool.

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (90571)

• Arvada, Colorado

1 May 21

@Shavkat Yes do so..no need to be around them

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@DaddyEvil (138024)

• United States

30 Apr 21

I usually laugh since I know that person makes mistakes, too.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (140157)

• Philippines

30 Apr 21

I laugh at my students if not teaching them online or after having the classes online with them only.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (140157)

• Philippines

30 Apr 21

@DaddyEvil Since I need to keep the job, I need to conceal things up.

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@DaddyEvil (138024)

• United States

30 Apr 21

@Shavkat Yes, outside of class is different from doing it during class.

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Scott Andersen

@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

30 Apr 21

engage them in a conversation about things they like!

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (140157)

• Philippines

30 Apr 21

I agree. It is possible to do this. However, some taboo topics need to be avoided. In fact, they are not.

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Scott Andersen

@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

30 Apr 21

@Shavkat sometimes that is the hardest thing to figure out

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (140157)

• Philippines

1 May 21

@DocAndersen For me, it is not hard because the company imposed these taboo topics on us.

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simplyme

@m_audrey6788 (58472)

• Germany

30 Apr 21

It is hard to work with fault finders but it is about culture. People here they call you by your last name as a respect.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (113053)

• El Paso, Texas

30 Apr 21

Everyone can find fault if they wanted to but it is best to keep those findings to oneself.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (140157)

• Philippines

1 May 21

I agree. Sometimes some people need to call their attention when they are out of control or abusive. The ugly truth needs to be said to make them realize something.

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Pinay Ako

@AkoPinay (11544)

• Philippines

1 May 21

I react depends on who they are.

I am not sure about the rules in online nor offline teaching because I am not a teacher but maybe I would tell the student to better find another teacher/school.

If my relatives, I just avoid being with them offline and block them online. Or sometimes I just pretend to be a deaf and blind.

If boss or co-workers.... I just resign.

If buyers of goods I offer... I say...no problem, you can return the item.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (140157)

• Philippines

1 May 21

For me, I still have the principle in mind: 'The more you hate me, the more hate you.' Since I haven't find another job online, I will conceal my feelings towards people who are working here.

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