tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5660634500960874291.post4085103855453539841..comments2023-06-24T02:25:26.198-07:00Comments on From Istanbul to Boston: RESPECT FOR TEACHERSrifat.sonsinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08681310051670208343noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5660634500960874291.post-29769211515697195982010-04-07T08:10:52.786-07:002010-04-07T08:10:52.786-07:00It seems a simple matter to find out how a person ...It seems a simple matter to find out how a person prefers to be addressed then address them in that manner. Automatic familiarity is neither a sign of respect nor equality; it is simply boorish.<br /><br />Now it's also true that if someone has an overly exalted sense of self and wishes to be known by a title stolen from the Mikado, I don't feel obligated to kowtow to such arrogance (unless he has the authority to behead me).Peter Schogolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07298121837755008857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5660634500960874291.post-77737770497768089662010-03-18T13:51:53.594-07:002010-03-18T13:51:53.594-07:00I once had a student arrive wearing only shorts, s...I once had a student arrive wearing only shorts, shoes, and socks. He sat spread-legged with his hands clasped behind his head. Students looked surprised, but one of my Arab students complained to me personally after class about the disrespect. I asked the student to wear a shirt in the future. Here in the South I am sometimes addressed as "Mr. David," which took some accomodation. It is a Southern courtesy, although I do prefer Doctor, Rabbi, or Professor. Rarely do my students call me by first name, but I try not to get too upset. Some former students call me by first name and some who perceive themselves as being close call me "Doc."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com