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worlddiva · Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 1:50 pm Post subject: too *bleeping* genki for me!

Other than the fact that I just need to vent there's no real point to this post.

Have you ever had a teacher work with you that's just too genki to even deal with??

That's my situation. Should I tell the person in question how I feel?

It's ok to be happy and energetic but you also have to know when to tone it down a bit and this person just doesn't know when is when....

The volume this person speaks at is just too loud and the energy is just too fake... and always in your face.

I consider myself to be a happy and positive individual but geez...there's a limit to everything!

Today, it was really getting on my nerves and one of the teacher's asked me if I was ok? Of course, I'm not going to say no...right? So, I said I was fine but UGH! Mad

I can't take it anymore....if it keeps going this way I'm seriously gonna lose it one day!

Do I tell the head teacher what's up?
Do I confront the individual in question?
Have you lived a similar situation?

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Just ignore them or ask them what they had for breakfast. Maybe they have a few extra happy pills for you too.

Is this person Japanese or a foreigner?

worlddiva · Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 2:09 pm Post subject:

This person is a foreigner. He's like this everyday....it's really getting to me. It wouldn't be so bad if he kept it to himself, but he has to rub it in my face and in turn since I'm not as Hyper-genki as he is, then I look bad, although there's nothing wrong.

nicyvesweet · Joined: 21 Dec 2004 Posts: 90

This is probably the worst advice ever, but if anything, maybe you can get a laugh out of it...

Ask him if he wants to make-out. Tell him you think he's really great, and his mere prescence has been the bright point of your day. Emphasize you wanting to make-out and I'm pretty sure he'll clam up and stay out of your way... at least for a little while. Dunno why that works, but it does. If you don't do it, at least entertain the thought. You'll just laugh when you see him b/c you know how to make it end at any moment.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Instead of telling him that he is "too loud", use reverse psychology and say you are a fairly quiet person and would appreciate more quiet in the office. Maybe for preparing lessons, maybe for breaks when you want the rest, whatever. Make it clear that you are two different people, but instead of focusing on HIM and his negative traits directly, explain YOUR situation.

Been around several people like that in my time, and they really don't have a clue about how they affect others unless you confront them. Even so, they will tone down, but not completely, so learn to live with some genki attitude. No need to sound angry at first, though.

katk · Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 52 Location: Atlanta, Ga

I would confront him and not the director, no need in involving someone else with out addressing the problem first yourself, try to just find a happy medium with them and if all else fails just eat a whole lot of sugar till your bouncing off the walls and join them! or slip some sleeping pills in their drink Wink

Big John Stud · Joined: 07 Oct 2004 Posts: 513

Big John Stud · Joined: 07 Oct 2004 Posts: 513

worlddiva · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:20 pm Post subject:

Thanks Glenski and katk!

So, today was the top of the top so I finally confronted him. We had a little talk, I told him how I felt. It work out ok, I think...he toned down the volume and genkiness for the rest of the day. He also said that he had no idea and did not mean to offend me in anyway. Hopefully, this won't make things weird at the office now. We'll see, I guess....

And PS: to Mr. Big John Stud or should I say sarcastico man! No need for sugar, there's nothing wrong with me and I'm not old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm a positive individual, and I like volume as it were when volume is needed like at a rave or somethin', bring it on....

And, yes I did leave out a lot of details regarding the situation...
It's more than just the genki thang, I just don't wanna blab it all over this thread.

How old are you Stud-man? Rolling Eyes

yeka · Joined: 24 Oct 2004 Posts: 24 Location: Japan

worlddiva-
Actually I can completely relate. My co-worker is way too happy, I seriously think that if a student punched her that she'd say it was so cute. She also enjoys working way too much. I am not exaggerating... even the Japanese teachers have commented on this and have asked her not to do extra work when she is not at the school. She insists that she likes it and wants to. She also will spend anywhere from 3,000 to 5,000 yen (sometimes in one weekend) on toys and supplies for her classes when we have everything we need at school. She is not a bad person, she is quite fun to work worth, but it is a bit obnoxious at times. I completely understand where you are coming from.

As for how I deal with it - honestly I just shrug it off. But I have a pretty easy time doing that because I think life is too short to get angry. However, I think you did the right thing by mentioning something to him. No reason to let the tension build up until it comes out in some nasty way.

worlddiva · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 4:16 pm Post subject:

glad to hear somebody knows what I mean.... He is exactly the same way with the supplies, and the I'll do this and that and I don't mind and sure and no problem and AGH!

I had to say something, I couldn't take it anymore. i didn't get angry though, I just told him how I felt!

katk · Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 52 Location: Atlanta, Ga

It sounds like you took care of this situation very well! I hope things are working out better for you now! I am a pretty hyper person but in the same sense i can be bothered by over zealous people. I have known people that are SOOOOOOOOOOOOO dang positive and chiper u want to slap them!!!! I always feel like garfield vs nermal (me being garfield) HEE HEEE.... anyways best of luck!!!

Willy_In_Japan · Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 329

"Baka Genki" people really tick me off!

I think they are in a subtle way trying to get noticed, and they are at the same time trying to set the teaching bar too high. This only causes problems for other teachers.

Be positive, be energetic within reason, but don't make the job miserable for others by not 'keeping up' to their enthusiasm level.

One ALT I replaced had kids pumping their fists in the air and shouting "IM FINE THANK YOU AND YOU?" to the question 'How are you?", and raising their hands above their head and making a 'house' over their head and shouting 'I live in (Location)" to the question "Where do you live?". He had the kids bouncing off the walls, and as a result, caused me troubles because I wasn't like that.

worlddiva · Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2005 5:50 pm Post subject:

I wonder if students like the hyper-genkiness or if they find it a bit much too?

Marika · Joined: 17 Jun 2004 Posts: 32

So I believe that to much energy can be a little to much but I do strongly feel that in teaching children you do need to show some energy. I've worked with children for aboue 12 years now and know that they just don't respond well to those who show no energy and quite frankly make the class extremely boring. The kids respond better to those who get right down with them and have fun.
When teaching those especially under the age of 5 just standing there when the kids sing and dance as you instruct or if your doing any kind of creative exercise with them is just bad teaching.
Obvisouly there must be a point to draw the line between just being an out right boring teacher and one who is to hyper.
I'm creative and do have energy while I teach. Is it too much? Couldn't tell you but i know our director has never seen so many positive changes in our school since myself and the other english teacher started working there.