Don't you love back-handed compliments? Most moms do. Recently, the teacher across the hall from me has ended up offending me anytime he has attempted a compliment. I shouldn't care. He's 60 years old and has a cabin built around his desk (fire hazard), but alas, I usually find myself unable to muster the proper response.
Case in point-
A few minutes ago, he stopped by my classroom on his way out. All year he has been hassling me about staying too late after contract hours. Today his comment hit a little too close to home: "Hey, if you keep staying so late, you won't have a choice BUT to make this a lifetime profession." Hmm. . . might that insinuate that my staying late is what is keeping me from being married? Thanks. Ah, career.
Luckily I caught my actual facial expression on camera (below)
*Please tell me you've all seen "Muriel's Wedding."
3 Response to Back-handed
i am learning to email.
at least you are honest....most of the time.
Hey Muriel. I love the new layout. ABBA forever!
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