Dead Air: Yikes?!?

@Shavkat (137221)

Philippines

December 26, 2023 7:26pm CST

My last class in the morning makes me wait for class time to end. He does not want to talk or participate during the class. I am trying not to have a dead-air session with him. No matter how persistent I am, I cannot persuade him. So, I just kept in silence for the remaining time and waited for it to end. It is a typical scenario wherein a young learner does not want to have the class online. It is not an alarming situation. It is normal. Do you have the patience to handle this kind of student? Image Credit: vokiblog.files.wordpress.com

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@LadyDuck (458583)

• Switzerland

27 Dec

I could have never been a teacher, as I have no patience with rude students.

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@Shavkat (137221)

• Philippines

27 Dec

At first, I was always agitated. Then, I learned how to ignore it and let it pass by.

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@Shavkat (137221)

• Philippines

27 Dec

@LadyDuck As compared to my former company, the rude students are fewer in these new companies. But then, it can be stressful when dealing with them during the class.

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@LadyDuck (458583)

• Switzerland

27 Dec

@Shavkat I have a very hard time with rude people.

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@allknowing (130064)

• India

27 Dec

His parents must have forced him to join. You have no choice but to do what you did.

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@Shavkat (137221)

• Philippines

28 Dec

Indeed. I do not want to be stressed out. It is the best course of action.

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@AmbiePam (85627)

• United States

27 Dec

I think you did what you had to do.

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@Shavkat (137221)

• Philippines

27 Dec

You are right. I just let it go after the incident.

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@shaggin (71663)

• United States

27 Dec

I’m glad you tried maybe eventually he will open up.

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@Shavkat (137221)

• Philippines

27 Dec

Most young learners are like this online. That is why I am used to it. Silent treatment is one of the most effective ways.

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@wolfgirl569 (95429)

• Marion, Ohio

27 Dec

I would not

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@Shavkat (137221)

• Philippines

27 Dec

There is nothing wrong if we stop and let them do what they want.

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@franxav (13605)

• India

27 Dec

I have patience enough but there is a limit I can go to.

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@Shavkat (137221)

• Philippines

27 Dec

I agree. I have the patience, but not all the time.

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@popciclecold (35238)

• United States

27 Dec

No, I couldn't handle it. I tip my hat to you for the effort.

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@Shavkat (137221)

• Philippines

27 Dec

It is not an easy thing to do, I must say.

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@dya80dya (33637)

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29 Dec

No, I don't have enough patience. But if I was paid I would try my best to be patient.

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