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Scorpion
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 Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 4:48 pm Post subject: Any tips on how to irritate an irritating co-teacher? |
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One of my co-teachers is really getting up my nose recently. I don't want to get into a spat with her, because the waygook can never win. Arguing with Koreans in the workplace (even when the Korean is in the wrong) always = trouble for the foreigner. Sooo....I'm trying to think of ways to annoy / irritate / confuse / bother my co-teacher without it being overtly obvious.
Since threads like "Co-teachers from Hell" are frequent on Daves, I'm wondering what others have done to "return the serve" when their co-teacher is being a *beep*.
Looking forward to some classic responses.  |
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robbie_davies
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| My pal and eslcafe legend 'fromtheuk' will be along soon to solve your problem! |
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newb
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Location: Korea
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Make a phone call to a friend and make fun of your co-teacher in very high level of Gibberish, but mention the word "co-teacher" as much as possible.  |
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Weigookin74
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le-paul
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strange, but the best way I've ever found to irritate someone, is to be really, really nice to them. This works especially well if they hate you.
its sort of a 'brain does not compute' response. |
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peachKitten713
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strange, but the best way I've ever found to irritate someone, is to be really, really nice to them. This works especially well if they hate you.
its sort of a 'brain does not compute' response. |
I agree with this. Just kill them with kindness. It'll get them back passive-aggressively, reduce your stress levels because you won't be making yourself frustrated trying to think of some diabolical plan, and anyone who is watching will see you being nice and sweet and the co-teacher treating you unfairly. That will make the co-teacher look bad. If possible, I would also try to let others, especially the principal, see me being sweet to her and her being rude.
And when you don't even feel like doing that some days, just straight up ignore her. As long as you're getting paid and no one is hurting you, is that person really worth you taking the time to worry over them? |
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augustine
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ttompatz
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Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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S.N.I.P.
Smile, Nod, Ignore, Proceed.
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YTMND
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Location: You're the man now dog!!
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| This is the perfect time of year. Sweat like a pig, and then be near them as often as you can. Bring a book and ask them a question, make sure to turn the page by raising your elbow so they get a nice whiff |
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randall020105
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Location: the land of morning confusion...
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| ttompatz wrote: |
S.N.I.P.
Smile, Nod, Ignore, Proceed.
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Classic ttompatz..! I concur. |
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Waygeek
Joined: 27 Feb 2013
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| Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 6:51 am Post subject: Re: Any tips on how to irritate an irritating co-teacher? |
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| Scorpion wrote: |
Sooo....I'm trying to think of ways to annoy / irritate /
confuse / bother my co-teacher without it being overtly obvious. |
OR... now this is just a suggestion mind... but you COULD just act like an adult instead? |
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Skippy
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Daejeon
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| Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2013 8:25 am Post subject: Re: Any tips on how to irritate an irritating co-teacher? |
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| Waygeek wrote: |
| Scorpion wrote: |
Sooo....I'm trying to think of ways to annoy / irritate /
confuse / bother my co-teacher without it being overtly obvious. |
OR... now this is just a suggestion mind... but you COULD just act like an adult instead? |
And so could the teacher.
A good one is to use large, obscure, or/and fake vocabulary. Or even consider using fake words when talking with them. Do double check that they understand. Some will never admit they do not know.
The sky is the limit. Check for some revenge sites.
Start something small. Like just opening her desk drawer. That is it, just open it. Get her wondering if someone is stealing from her. Move her hand phone. If she charges it, unplug it. |
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LeaforKorea
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I'll preface my response by saying I have no experience whatsoever in Korea since I'm still in the process of setting up for my 1st year teaching ESL in Korea.
However, I do have experience working with co-teachers at a high school on an Indian reservation which is something like working in a foreign country.
As an outsider, you are always going to be the one who is thought to be the least trustworthy. Your employers will almost always side with the native teacher.
I have found that if someone doesn't like you for whatever reason and tries to make your life hell, it will only get worse for you if you make them hate you even more.
I agree with the comments who advise killing them with kindness. Try bringing them a gift and acting like their presence is really valued.
You'll be surprised how quickly kindness can bring about a change in someone's behavior towards you.
It may be difficult for you at first, but always remember that the most difficult tasks often bring the greatest rewards. |
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frankhenry
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| LeaforKorea wrote: |
I'll preface my response by saying I have no experience whatsoever in Korea since I'm still in the process of setting up for my 1st year teaching ESL in Korea.
However, I do have experience working with co-teachers at a high school on an Indian reservation which is something like working in a foreign country.
As an outsider, you are always going to be the one who is thought to be the least trustworthy. Your employers will almost always side with the native teacher.
I have found that if someone doesn't like you for whatever reason and tries to make your life hell, it will only get worse for you if you make them hate you even more.
I agree with the comments who advise killing them with kindness. Try bringing them a gift and acting like their presence is really valued.
You'll be surprised how quickly kindness can bring about a change in someone's behavior towards you.
It may be difficult for you at first, but always remember that the most difficult tasks often bring the greatest rewards. |
"I have no experience whatsoever in Korea" |
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YTMND
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| Move her hand phone. If she charges it, unplug it. |
She might think you are trying to get her phone number and are interested in her. Is this "killing them with kindness"?  |
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