During my first year of employment in my current private K-12 school, I remember walking over to the high school building with another teacher. We were chatting about the obstacles we were facing in trying to lose weight as we came through the entrance lined with teens sprawled out studying or enjoying their lunch. Just as we walked in I said "My problem is that I have a terrible coke habit". Fifteen heads immediately popped up from their books to stare at me with their mouths agape. Realizing that they had misunderstood, I immediately looked down at them and said "Soda!!!! Coca-cola!!! Sugary drink!" My friend just giggled as we proceeded into the building. The moral of this story is "Not only do you have to watch what you say, but pay attention to the way you say it!"
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Ha that is funny though!~ But you are right about be careful what you say....even through email, texting, blogging, things can be taken the wrong way. Have a great night! And lay off the coke would ya?
Ha! Now you know how to get a Jr. Higher's attention! Funny!
My mom was the secretary in the Athletic Office of my high school for thirty years. The coaches were always looking for their balls and she would just giggle hysterically — It never got old for her. Especially since it made the coaches stutter, stammer and blush. There's nothing like seeing a former marine football coach blush.
Thanks for the laugh.
haha think what all that coke is doing to your poor insides!! :o)
Coke will do that to you. You are so right about being careful of what you say, how you say it and WHERE you say it!
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LOL Hilarious!
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LOL!! OMG that is to funny!
If this wasn't so sad it would be hilarious.......be yourself and teach the children well....;-) Hugs
Wow! Amazing how times have changed and we have to be careful as what we say!
Have a wonderful weekend.
That's a great story! How's your Coke habit now?
I don't go that extreme, but I try to say something outrageous when too many students lose focus. They snap right back to attention. And I think some pay more attention to see if I'll do it again.
I think this is just funny! Not sad or so. And I am glad the students did not just think, oh, whatever! They were shocked, and that is good!
Have nice weekend!!
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Bwahaha! LOL..that's too funny. I can imagine the looks you got! Great story!
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Friday Follower! I completely understand where you're coming from I love my coca cola and somedays I just crave it all day! LOL but great post glad to meet you!
Have a fabulous weekend!
So sad that the first thing that came to their head wasn't soda. Just swinging by to say Happy Friday!
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You know it's funny my students actually listen to my every word just to see if they can catch me in these moments. They ask me if I curse or if I do anything bad. They have caught me slipping once or twice, but I tell them we are all human and sometimes things don't come out quite the way we intended them too. LoL but great post and glad they were completely in shock!
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Too funny!! I am actually pursuing my degree in education right now. Thanks for following my blog...I'm now a follower of yours as well! I'm sure your posts can give me some pointers for when I delve into the world of teaching! Have a great weekend!
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Thats too funny!
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Happy Friday and have an awesome weekend!
Ha - I love it!! Thanks for following my blog - I am following you back. I look forward to reading more!
Funny! Thanks for stopping by, I'm already following your cute blog! :)
I've made that same mistake with not saying "Coca-Cola!" lol
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Too funny!!
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Very Funny - I have a diet Coke habit - and the funny thing - it makes me crave sweets.. oh well.
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That is so true and a great example! If only we could hear ourselves sometimes.. we would stop and think more. :-) ~ Coreen
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Hi back from FF! Thanks for the follow.
i'm going to school for elementary education so I'm looking forward to seeing what you have to say.
Oh boy, something to keep in mind here ha-ha
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Love this story!! I'm following you back from Friday Follow. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I look forward to getting to know you through yours.
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Dear Debbie,
I know you are right about the coke. It is like I am addicted....ack. I get a headache if I don't drink at least one.
Brenda Susan,
They were high school juniors and seniors....lol
That is too funny Karen!
Niki,
I hear what you are saying and I know I ought to stop drinking them...sigh. I would surely lose weight if I did.
Tammy,
Good point! I should have mentioned where as well.
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Heather,
It is funny now....lol. I still have that darn Coke habit though. Unfortunately, I don't like diet...yuck
Thanks Bernie...will do!
Thanks Anne dear!
Times certainly have changed!
Thanks Ellen! I think I just surprised them when I said it...lol
Thanks Christine! Your girls are beautiful, just like their Mom!
J,
Watching those jaws drop in unison was a shock for sure.lol
You too Yellow House! Thanks so much.
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Thanks Charlene! Looking forward to reading more of it.
Ah Courtney...diet or regular? Unfortunately, I love regular...sigh.
Have a great week-end Kel.
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Thanks Mandala. Have a great week-end!
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lol- thank god MY addiction is DIET coke. ;) good thing you realized they heard you- that could have been awful if not.
following you- and on twitter (@lifeisnotalways) via FF. :) I love all things childhood education- so this is a great read!!
that was good!
I'm following back from ff. So glad to as well...can't wait to read more of what you have to say
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Thanks Velvet,
It just showed me how much things have changed over the years. Twenty years people wouldn't have thought twice about that remark.
Thanks Saving Obsession!
Great MamaChrista,
Let me know if I can ever help in any way!
Thanks a bunch Debbie!
Lauri,
My sentiments exactly.
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That is my kind of blog. I look forward to following you.
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I will have to check it out.
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Mrs. Parker,
I have tried and TRIED to drink diet....ptooey!
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Ditto!