Kids say funny things. I don't think they always mean them to be funny, but very frequently, they are funny.
The other day, one of my students whispered loudly to my mentor teacher, "Is Miz Andrews wearin' STOCKIN'S?? Cuz ain't no way her legs is that silky natrally." 1) WHY are you looking at my legs? 2) WHY do you think my mentor has any knowledge of my undergarments? 3) If indeed you are going to ask a question about my undergarments, why would you not ask me, the wearer of said garments, that question? 4) In WHAT world is it ever considered appropriate to ask your teacher about her undergarments?? Strange.
Fast forward two weeks, and I am wearing the same green dress with the same "stockings" (hose. the appropriate clothing article to wear with that dress.). ANOTHER student pulls me aside to ask me if I am wearing stockings. ??? I mention it to my mentor, and she tells me no one in the south wears stockings (hose). They went out of fashion years ago, apparently.....
From one of my high school boys: "Miz Andrews, you married?" No. And if that's a proposal, the answer is also no.
And no, I don't have any children. And yes, I flat-ironed my hair. And no, I did not change my hair color, it's the same color it was yesterday. And thank you for complimenting my hair, now please turn your attention back to Ms. P, who is giving my hair the death stare for distracting you from the lesson. And yes, that's my real hair. Any further questions about my appearance, my medical records, my clothing, my marital status, my living arrangements, and my shoe size may be directed to me after school hours...
The other day, one of my students whispered loudly to my mentor teacher, "Is Miz Andrews wearin' STOCKIN'S?? Cuz ain't no way her legs is that silky natrally." 1) WHY are you looking at my legs? 2) WHY do you think my mentor has any knowledge of my undergarments? 3) If indeed you are going to ask a question about my undergarments, why would you not ask me, the wearer of said garments, that question? 4) In WHAT world is it ever considered appropriate to ask your teacher about her undergarments?? Strange.
Fast forward two weeks, and I am wearing the same green dress with the same "stockings" (hose. the appropriate clothing article to wear with that dress.). ANOTHER student pulls me aside to ask me if I am wearing stockings. ??? I mention it to my mentor, and she tells me no one in the south wears stockings (hose). They went out of fashion years ago, apparently.....
From one of my high school boys: "Miz Andrews, you married?" No. And if that's a proposal, the answer is also no.
And no, I don't have any children. And yes, I flat-ironed my hair. And no, I did not change my hair color, it's the same color it was yesterday. And thank you for complimenting my hair, now please turn your attention back to Ms. P, who is giving my hair the death stare for distracting you from the lesson. And yes, that's my real hair. Any further questions about my appearance, my medical records, my clothing, my marital status, my living arrangements, and my shoe size may be directed to me after school hours...
please write more. we love it. -danielle
ReplyDeleteI finally figured out that "hose/stockin's" were out by watching a couple of episodes of "What Not to Wear" and thumbing through some magazines. I commented to my husband recently that no one was wearing them in any of the pictures, so I guess bare legs is the norm now... putting another industry out of business.
ReplyDeleteHaha. Call me old fashioned, but some clothing still needs appropriate undergarments. hose included :)
ReplyDeleteAww, this is great Bethany! :) Glad I found your blog. I got lots of questions from my students. Even in high school.
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