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03-05-2015, 09:56 PM
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You're saying she toots in more ways than one?
Ohh! I have a type of student that the co-student in me has a hard time with.... The one who wants to sit in the front row and is very,....uhhhh... gassy. Seriously, by the time most of us are taking adult learning classes, we have an idea of the foods we don't digest well. A few days away from them is a blessing for all of your class mates.
Has anyone found a delicate way to deal with this one? I'm guessing it's not blurting out "whew! Someone can't handle their eggs!"
Yes, this one's from experience. I actually avoid classes she's going to be in because she's also the loud toots her own horn student.
Has anyone found a delicate way to deal with this one? I'm guessing it's not blurting out "whew! Someone can't handle their eggs!"
Yes, this one's from experience. I actually avoid classes she's going to be in because she's also the loud toots her own horn student.
03-05-2015, 10:12 PM
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03-05-2015, 10:37 PM
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Ewww, that's just nasty. Maybe you could inconspicuously write on her own supplies list "Gas X" ?
03-06-2015, 11:34 AM
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03-06-2015, 12:07 PM
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03-06-2015, 01:56 PM
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This is a good point... it sort of wafts outward, doesn't it? Perhaps it's more the feeling of being placed in front of the cannon than actually being in the fire path... no word of a lie, the one day my eyes were watering!
03-06-2015, 04:54 PM
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I have to comment on this as a woman who has suffered from IBS for decades. I am careful about what I eat for my own sake. I work in an office environment and do not want to be known for being gassy or running to the loo every 15 minutes.
But when the IBS flares up and it can at a moments notice, I am embarrassed and try to leave the company of other people. If I spent my life worrying that I may or may not have the runs or gas, I would never leave the house.
So maybe be a bit more gentle in your criticism, I know it is not pleasant, but it is not like she has doused herself in strong perfume.
But when the IBS flares up and it can at a moments notice, I am embarrassed and try to leave the company of other people. If I spent my life worrying that I may or may not have the runs or gas, I would never leave the house.
So maybe be a bit more gentle in your criticism, I know it is not pleasant, but it is not like she has doused herself in strong perfume.
Ohh! I have a type of student that the co-student in me has a hard time with.... The one who wants to sit in the front row and is very,....uhhhh... gassy. Seriously, by the time most of us are taking adult learning classes, we have an idea of the foods we don't digest well. A few days away from them is a blessing for all of your class mates.
Has anyone found a delicate way to deal with this one? I'm guessing it's not blurting out "whew! Someone can't handle their eggs!"
Yes, this one's from experience. I actually avoid classes she's going to be in because she's also the loud toots her own horn student.
Has anyone found a delicate way to deal with this one? I'm guessing it's not blurting out "whew! Someone can't handle their eggs!"
Yes, this one's from experience. I actually avoid classes she's going to be in because she's also the loud toots her own horn student.
03-06-2015, 05:58 PM
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I have to comment on this as a woman who has suffered from IBS for decades. I am careful about what I eat for my own sake. I work in an office environment and do not want to be known for being gassy or running to the loo every 15 minutes.
But when the IBS flares up and it can at a moments notice, I am embarrassed and try to leave the company of other people. If I spent my life worrying that I may or may not have the runs or gas, I would never leave the house.
So maybe be a bit more gentle in your criticism, I know it is not pleasant, but it is not like she has doused herself in strong perfume.
But when the IBS flares up and it can at a moments notice, I am embarrassed and try to leave the company of other people. If I spent my life worrying that I may or may not have the runs or gas, I would never leave the house.
So maybe be a bit more gentle in your criticism, I know it is not pleasant, but it is not like she has doused herself in strong perfume.
ETA: I should add - I would genuinely like to know how someone with this affliction would least be embarrassed though if they were approached. Ignoring the elephant in the room doesn't work well when others are bothered by the situation.
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03-06-2015, 06:05 PM
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I like the instructor to guide me on the next step, but not to come and do it for me. It's also good if they are prepared and don't have to read the pattern directions to themselves several times. In other words, let me do what has been discussed and be prepared. In return, I'll be your best student ever!!
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