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ninon100
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Dear colleagues, is it appropriate to tell your students: "Please answer the questions"? I mean, not rude or anything like that? I don�t know why I�m in doubt.... :) Thanks in advance everyone! |
12 Nov 2020
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Lulu98123
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I don�t think isn�t bad or rude. It�s just a common sentence. You are asking your students to do some action in a kind way (using "please"). It�s just normal. It�s not the command nor begging. It�s just fine. Maybe you�re not sure about it, in doubt ,because of today�s world but don�t worry, you can use this sentence freely. |
12 Nov 2020
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alexziaa
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Being polite is very important nowadays for teachers and the pupils. |
13 Nov 2020
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PusMon375
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I think it is completely right. In my opinion, considering that the traditional relations between students and teachers changed a lot lately, it is still a right (if I can say that) of yours to guide your students. You are not being rude or anything, you are their teacher and you just only want to encourage them for individual thinking and paying attention to you.
Without this, your being as a teacher would be questionable.You are there to guide them, to give the instruments into their hands to create someday a beautiful simphony. |
13 Nov 2020
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ninon100
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Thanks for your kind comments :) It looks clear now! |
13 Nov 2020
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redcamarocruiser
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The tone of your voice can soften or harden your sentence and is important. I imagine that is true in many cultures. |
13 Nov 2020
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cunliffe
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Nothing at all wrong with that. This would be a step too far: Just answer the bl- - dy questions.  |
14 Nov 2020
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