A Silly Question: “What would you do if you were in the forest and the bush was moving?”

@Shavkat (137215)

Philippines

October 19, 2017 10:44pm CST

I had seen some online teaching bloopers lately. I never thought that it will happen in one of my online classes. My student and I were having a discussion about wild creatures in the forest. With such enthusiasm, I asked this question: “What would you do if you were in the forest and the bush was moving?” The student answered with full confidence that he will definitely run for his life. Now, the follow-up question was, “Why are you going to run?” The student said, “It might be a ghost behind the bushes.” Oh, boy! I just laughed out loud and thought that it can be a possible answer. I was anticipating that it might be a big bear lurking behind the bushes. How about you, guys? Would you run or investigate? Image Credit: pixabay.com

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@LadyDuck (458233)

• Switzerland

20 Oct 17

I would not investigate, it could be a big and dangerous animal, better to keep the distance. Running is never a good idea, moving away trying not to make noise is the best.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

20 Oct 17

I agree. It would be nice in the safe mode. We cannot bring back one's life due to dangering ourselves.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

20 Oct 17

@LadyDuck If ever, the wild animals will hear a big SCREAM that they never heard before.lol

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@LadyDuck (458233)

• Switzerland

20 Oct 17

@Shavkat Exactly and running and screaming excite some predators, this is why is better to go away in silent mode.

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@peachpurple (13884)

• Malaysia

20 Oct 17

investigate with a stick in hand

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

20 Oct 17

I think that would be a good idea. We can use a long stick and be prepared to run if ever.

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@peachpurple (13884)

• Malaysia

20 Oct 17

@Shavkat better have long legs too!!

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

20 Oct 17

@peachpurple I agree. We hope high endurance of running.

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@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

20 Oct 17

I would run too as fast as I can, away from that moving bush. Who knows there is a wild animal camouflaging and ready to attack anyone living that he sees. It's better to be safe than sorry.

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@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

22 Oct 17

@Shavkat Actually, that's the normal reaction of any person. We value our lives more that is why. he he

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

22 Oct 17

@SIMPLYD I agree. We need to the fullest and not to put in danger.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

20 Oct 17

I agree. I will run fast if I am not sure what's behind the bushes.

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@josie_ (9763)

• Philippines

20 Oct 17

Better to keep a safe distance. It might just be the wind or a wild boar but worse would be if you came across the trysting place of two lovers who enjoy doing it "Au naturel"

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

20 Oct 17

Hahaha I know what you mean. Perhaps the lovers are spending time there.

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

20 Oct 17

That student of yours is witty. You must have a great time talking to your student.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

20 Oct 17

I hope you can try to apply it again, my friend. It is so fun to teach the online students.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

20 Oct 17

@JustBhem I think online teaching's peak hours are at night.

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

20 Oct 17

@Shavkat Nah, I don't think I can. Now that my second Brother has a food business outside our house. It's too difficult to concentrate on that, especially with background noise.

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20 Oct 17

I would feel nervous hahaha :D :D :D But then I`ll still try to investigate :)

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

20 Oct 17

I agree. It is normal to feel apprehended. Since I am a curious person, I will investigate what makes the bushes moving.

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@snowy22315 (170003)

• United States

21 Oct 17

I would probably run away.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

21 Oct 17

I will do the same thing, my friend.

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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)

• Pamplona, Spain

16 Nov 17

I would go back the same way as I got there but trying not to run of course. But a lot would panic. Even I might panic if I can´t see what is there. Maybe better not to know what could be there anyway.

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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)

• Pamplona, Spain

16 Nov 17

@Shavkat No, panic means survival as it is part of our system to protectt us and make us try and escape at the very least. Good job we have the panic button in all of us.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

16 Nov 17

I hope it is just a strong wind that swayed the bushes. lol The panicky moment is just being paranoid.

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@jstory07 (134465)

• Roseburg, Oregon

21 Oct 17

I would go over to see what was in the bush.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

21 Oct 17

I think we can go and check it. If curiosity strikes, I will agree with you on that.

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@jstory07 (134465)

• Roseburg, Oregon

21 Oct 17

@JESSY3236 (18923)

• United States

20 Oct 17

I would run too. The bush could be any kind of dangerous animal.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

21 Oct 17

I agree. We can say what might happen. It is better to keep away as much as possible.

@JudyEv (325818)

• Rockingham, Australia

28 Oct 17

I'd run first and investigate later - when I was hidden behind a bigger bush!

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

28 Oct 17

I think I will do that, too.lol

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@ridingbet (66857)

• Philippines

20 Oct 17

i should think about somebody playing pranks on me.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

20 Oct 17

Sometimes it is fun to park the students. But I need to conceal my naughtiness.

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@Hannihar (129482)

• Israel

16 Nov 17

That is a very interesting question. I would wonder if I was hallucinating first and since I am a curious person may go check it out to see if it really is moving and then maybe run for the hills or for where people are around and ask them to check it out with me.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

16 Nov 17

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

16 Nov 17

I hope somebody would love to check it.lol I am sure he or she might run because of fear, too.

@Hannihar (129482)

• Israel

16 Nov 17

@Shavkat I can see that.

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

13 Jun 18

I might be worried some man eating animal or even a MONSTER was WEARING the bush.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

14 Jun 18

I agree. In our country's myth, some old people claimed that there are some humans turned into creatures that eat people. Who knows it might be the one?

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

16 Jun 18

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@porwest (78761)

• United States

16 Jun 18

@Shavkat lol. Indeed.

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@vandana7 (98830)

• India

20 Oct 17

I would think I need to sleep some because I am imagining things. So I would look for a place to lie down..give my body and brain much needed rest.

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@Shavkat (137215)

• Philippines

20 Oct 17

I think I would love to do that. I will have a novel book with me until I dozed off.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (40529)

• United States

15 Nov 17

I'd take my shoes off. Oh, wait. That was when Moses in the Old Testament saw the burning bush.