Geraldine mondesir , i think that some excuses are good but some were just untruthful . it makes it hard the people that are telling truth sometimes bad things do come up .for me i have two kids my son who is six and my Daughter who is two .
Geraldine mondesir , i think that some excuses are good but some were just untruthful . it makes it hard the people that are telling truth sometimes bad things do come up .for me i have two kids my son who is six and my Daughter who is two .
Excuses about funeral does sound very true and I don't think people would lie about it. For me excuses about handing in assignments late because of wifi problems or the person was out of the country, those I don't believe, because we have assignment in front of us a week before class and we have enough time to hand it in. It suppose to be their responsibility to hand in assignments right on time. One email that was really annoying when someone had to explain where they live and how many hours it takes to get to college and about other classes. I think it is very unnecessary to tell your whole story and no one wants to hear if you are having trouble coming to college or having trouble with your other classes. Why should professor feel bad for you? That would be unfair to other students.
I find the blog thread interesting to say the least. After reading over the messages sent in as excuse, it made me thankful that I am blessed to have such an easy life. I cannot begin to imagine what struggles many people must go through - the murder of a sibling being the one that stands out - that I have been mercifully spared.
I think what this thread also illustrates is how complicated life can be. It is a stark reminder that though schooling and education is so vital to our futures, indeed the unpredictability of life can often change the course of our actions without notice.
My curiosity is sparked, however, as to the intent of such a thread. Is it annoying or cumbersome to the professor to be pestered with such notices for missing work/class? Or are these simply the emails received that were found to be unwarranted reasons? Though many seemingly lack an eloquent nature to the style in which they are written (read: poorly written) and others lack a substance to validate the missing work/class time, I don't think it proper to post what many people have struggled with for others to dissect and judge. In truth, I found it somewhat disturbing to read of so many misfortunes, regardless of anonymity.
I was very surprised by some of the emails that was sent. some were good and seem true and had a good reason to be absent. However, the others did not make sense and did not have a relevant reason based on the information that was provided. There is an old time saying that say "the good suffer for the bad" which means whenever you have a valid excuse because of other people dishonesty it makes it bad for the other person that is telling the truth.
I was more critical in reading the thread when the class discussed beforehand how some of the emails might have been lies overshadowing the true situations that other students went through. So I tried to analyze them. I thought I would be able to tell a lie from the truth just by reading the way they deliver their messages but it turns out, I cannot. For example, I thought that if someone passed away from your family then the last thing you would think about is emailing your professor. You have to mourn and comfort other members.Then I read the case of the student whose grandmother passed away the same day she emailed the professor and was able to provide proof supporting her story.
I can only imagine how frustrating it must be to veto lies from truths. As a student, I also understand that circumstances will occur that can hinder us from getting perfect attendance or meet deadlines throughout a semester. Some of them are out of our control and can sometimes be a priority but there are also some which we can overcome without having to inconvenience others, whether they are professors or our fellow students.
From having read all of these emails sent to you, I understand your need for proof in these matters. Some of these "excuses" seem legitimate but the problem is that most of them do not. This must make it impossible for you to give leniency to those in need, unless proof is given. You as the Professor have the tough job of deciding these matters and without proof you can do nothing. We all know that sometimes things happen in our lives whether it be family emergencies or what have you. The issue is proof, and how many people think that they can pull a fast one on you. This reminds me in many ways of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf".
Me reading all the email that was send to you as excuses make me realize how people wouldn't even mind to blame their mistake on family member or unnecessary excuse. I understand that sometimes you have to lie to cover certain mistakes but it is better to just be honest and tell the true. lying is not easy because one lie you gave have to be cover up with another one. I understand why the professor always ask for proof of your absence or excuse because some kids will make up any lie just to go do something that is not even important then his/her education. In my perspective I will always be honest and in good term with my professor because I cannot think of anything that is more important beside my families then my education.
I was very astonished about the emails that were sent to you and I don't understand how people can cover up their mistakes by faking a death of their family members it's kind of sad. For me I believe that you should be honest and maybe you will be better off.
I actually believe that some of these emails might be true, becuase last semester i enedup in a situation that made me stop coming to class compeltely. But then again some of these emails makes no sense at all. The lies mess it up for the people that actually have a situation that is an obstacle. so,it like you dont know what is true or not. it sad, that someone will lie like that about death. but things in some of these emails really do happens when you least expect it.
I am dumbfounded by some of these emails. Death and illness are such terrible and serious things that should not be used as excuses. As someone who has gone through deaths in the family and loved ones being terminally ill, it is something I would never wish upon someone else. To lie and say someone you love is dead, is really appalling. Just be honest, and say why you did not do the work or come to class. We are all human, we all make mistakes. I think it is important to own up to it.
At the same time, I can tell some of these are very real. A few semesters ago, I had to deal with the death of my grandfather in Greece, and ending up missing about two weeks of class. Sadly, life tends to get in the way of things we want to do, but as long as you are honest and real, things can always be worked out.
I found it very suspicious that the individuals who hadn't provided proof to their excuses. I am aware that their are situations we aren't in control of, but I believe that it is truly selfish to exploit the emotions of others. I did lose a family member a year ago (I'm sure everyone has lost a family member as well) but to be dishonest about it is something I cant agree with. If my grandmother had passed away during the school semester I would have at least shown a document proof of it. I'm sure it shouldn't be that easy to do (unless i'm wrong). There was one email that I actually believed (the email about the individual with the child) but since this email is overwhelmed by the many phony lies It makes me even question that email as well. I find it a shame that out of the many emails, that weren't proven to be accurate or deemed to be reliable, make myself even doubt the email I feel is truly honest. That makes me sad a little . Overall these excuses makes me value the evidence that support these claims and without it I would be left extremely doubtful. As a Professor to be conflicted with this dilemma it must be difficult position to deal with. I find it interesting that I couldn't at least find one student admitting to themselves that they screwed up but instead found the need to blame it on something else (like for one example, procrastination, which I know I am a victim of lol).
I belive in karma staying positive and not letting little things bother you there is more important things in life to worry about. Always be nice and do the right thing even if others don't. I don't want to bring religion in to this i am a religious person and i do believe in this. I feel sorry for what has been done to you in the past it is a terrible thing to be lied to. I believe if some one has made a mistake it is better to say what they did wrong then keep it to them selfs and get caught later on. I understand the point of view that you are coming from like you said in class about looking like a bad guy when questioning there truth. This is an uncomfortable situation that they put you in. everyone has situations in there lives that have to be taken care off sometimes it means not being able to attend class or work. at the end of the day if they lie it only hurts themselves and you should enforce a note policy that allows the students to explain why they missed class to solve your problem of looking like the bad guy when questions them.
It might be because every teacher I've had since kindergarten required a doctor's note for an absence, but I think it's a reasonable expectation. Sometimes bad stuff does happen that's beyond anyone's control, but there's always ways to prove it. One person in another class took a picture of their mother's hospital band to prove where they where that day, funerals tend to have prayer cards.
Death and illness are such terrible things to lie about, people have this things actually happen to them and here some people are comfortable enough to lie about their still living relative keeling over without a regret. Being raised in an incredibly superstitious household, I believe lying about things like that invite bad luck and make the lie come true.
call me a religious or a person who believes in the afterlife and that there is a higher power. but i believe that if i did something bad like a sin, i will have to deal with the consequences if on while I'm alive then in the afterlife. Cause if i don't believe in that i will think that i can do anything and get away with it.
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ReplyDeleteGeraldine mondesir , i think that some excuses are good but some were just untruthful . it makes it hard the people that are telling truth sometimes bad things do come up .for me i have two kids my son who is six and my Daughter who is two .
ReplyDeleteGeraldine mondesir , i think that some excuses are good but some were just untruthful . it makes it hard the people that are telling truth sometimes bad things do come up .for me i have two kids my son who is six and my Daughter who is two .
ReplyDeleteExcuses about funeral does sound very true and I don't think people would lie about it. For me excuses about handing in assignments late because of wifi problems or the person was out of the country, those I don't believe, because we have assignment in front of us a week before class and we have enough time to hand it in. It suppose to be their responsibility to hand in assignments right on time. One email that was really annoying when someone had to explain where they live and how many hours it takes to get to college and about other classes. I think it is very unnecessary to tell your whole story and no one wants to hear if you are having trouble coming to college or having trouble with your other classes. Why should professor feel bad for you? That would be unfair to other students.
ReplyDeleteI find the blog thread interesting to say the least. After reading over the messages sent in as excuse, it made me thankful that I am blessed to have such an easy life. I cannot begin to imagine what struggles many people must go through - the murder of a sibling being the one that stands out - that I have been mercifully spared.
ReplyDeleteI think what this thread also illustrates is how complicated life can be. It is a stark reminder that though schooling and education is so vital to our futures, indeed the unpredictability of life can often change the course of our actions without notice.
My curiosity is sparked, however, as to the intent of such a thread. Is it annoying or cumbersome to the professor to be pestered with such notices for missing work/class? Or are these simply the emails received that were found to be unwarranted reasons? Though many seemingly lack an eloquent nature to the style in which they are written (read: poorly written) and others lack a substance to validate the missing work/class time, I don't think it proper to post what many people have struggled with for others to dissect and judge. In truth, I found it somewhat disturbing to read of so many misfortunes, regardless of anonymity.
I was very surprised by some of the emails that was sent. some were good and seem true and had a good reason to be absent. However, the others did not make sense and did not have a relevant reason based on the information that was provided. There is an old time saying that say "the good suffer for the bad" which means whenever you have a valid excuse because of other people dishonesty it makes it bad for the other person that is telling the truth.
ReplyDeleteI was more critical in reading the thread when the class discussed beforehand how some of the emails might have been lies overshadowing the true situations that other students went through. So I tried to analyze them. I thought I would be able to tell a lie from the truth just by reading the way they deliver their messages but it turns out, I cannot. For example, I thought that if someone passed away from your family then the last thing you would think about is emailing your professor. You have to mourn and comfort other members.Then I read the case of the student whose grandmother passed away the same day she emailed the professor and was able to provide proof supporting her story.
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine how frustrating it must be to veto lies from truths. As a student, I also understand that circumstances will occur that can hinder us from getting perfect attendance or meet deadlines throughout a semester. Some of them are out of our control and can sometimes be a priority but there are also some which we can overcome without having to inconvenience others, whether they are professors or our fellow students.
From having read all of these emails sent to you, I understand your need for proof in these matters. Some of these "excuses" seem legitimate but the problem is that most of them do not. This must make it impossible for you to give leniency to those in need, unless proof is given. You as the Professor have the tough job of deciding these matters and without proof you can do nothing. We all know that sometimes things happen in our lives whether it be family emergencies or what have you. The issue is proof, and how many people think that they can pull a fast one on you. This reminds me in many ways of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf".
ReplyDeleteMe reading all the email that was send to you as excuses make me realize how people wouldn't even mind to blame their mistake on family member or unnecessary excuse. I understand that sometimes you have to lie to cover certain mistakes but it is better to just be honest and tell the true. lying is not easy because one lie you gave have to be cover up with another one. I understand why the professor always ask for proof of your absence or excuse because some kids will make up any lie just to go do something that is not even important then his/her education. In my perspective I will always be honest and in good term with my professor because I cannot think of anything that is more important beside my families then my education.
ReplyDeleteI was very astonished about the emails that were sent to you and I don't understand how people can cover up their mistakes by faking a death of their family members it's kind of sad. For me I believe that you should be honest and maybe you will be better off.
ReplyDeleteI actually believe that some of these emails might be true, becuase last semester i enedup in a situation that made me stop coming to class compeltely. But then again some of these emails makes no sense at all. The lies mess it up for the people that actually have a situation that is an obstacle. so,it like you dont know what is true or not. it sad, that someone will lie like that about death. but things in some of these emails really do happens when you least expect it.
ReplyDeleteI am dumbfounded by some of these emails. Death and illness are such terrible and serious things that should not be used as excuses. As someone who has gone through deaths in the family and loved ones being terminally ill, it is something I would never wish upon someone else. To lie and say someone you love is dead, is really appalling. Just be honest, and say why you did not do the work or come to class. We are all human, we all make mistakes. I think it is important to own up to it.
ReplyDeleteAt the same time, I can tell some of these are very real. A few semesters ago, I had to deal with the death of my grandfather in Greece, and ending up missing about two weeks of class. Sadly, life tends to get in the way of things we want to do, but as long as you are honest and real, things can always be worked out.
I found it very suspicious that the individuals who hadn't provided proof to their excuses. I am aware that their are situations we aren't in control of, but I believe that it is truly selfish to exploit the emotions of others. I did lose a family member a year ago (I'm sure everyone has lost a family member as well) but to be dishonest about it is something I cant agree with. If my grandmother had passed away during the school semester I would have at least shown a document proof of it. I'm sure it shouldn't be that easy to do (unless i'm wrong). There was one email that I actually believed (the email about the individual with the child) but since this email is overwhelmed by the many phony lies It makes me even question that email as well. I find it a shame that out of the many emails, that weren't proven to be accurate or deemed to be reliable, make myself even doubt the email I feel is truly honest. That makes me sad a little . Overall these excuses makes me value the evidence that support these claims and without it I would be left extremely doubtful. As a Professor to be conflicted with this dilemma it must be difficult position to deal with. I find it interesting that I couldn't at least find one student admitting to themselves that they screwed up but instead found the need to blame it on something else (like for one example, procrastination, which I know I am a victim of lol).
ReplyDeleteI belive in karma staying positive and not letting little things bother you there is more important things in life to worry about. Always be nice and do the right thing even if others don't. I don't want to bring religion in to this i am a religious person and i do believe in this. I feel sorry for what has been done to you in the past it is a terrible thing to be lied to. I believe if some one has made a mistake it is better to say what they did wrong then keep it to them selfs and get caught later on. I understand the point of view that you are coming from like you said in class about looking like a bad guy when questioning there truth. This is an uncomfortable situation that they put you in. everyone has situations in there lives that have to be taken care off sometimes it means not being able to attend class or work. at the end of the day if they lie it only hurts themselves and you should enforce a note policy that allows the students to explain why they missed class to solve your problem of looking like the bad guy when questions them.
ReplyDeleteIt might be because every teacher I've had since kindergarten required a doctor's note for an absence, but I think it's a reasonable expectation. Sometimes bad stuff does happen that's beyond anyone's control, but there's always ways to prove it. One person in another class took a picture of their mother's hospital band to prove where they where that day, funerals tend to have prayer cards.
ReplyDeleteDeath and illness are such terrible things to lie about, people have this things actually happen to them and here some people are comfortable enough to lie about their still living relative keeling over without a regret. Being raised in an incredibly superstitious household, I believe lying about things like that invite bad luck and make the lie come true.
call me a religious or a person who believes in the afterlife and that there is a higher power. but i believe that if i did something bad like a sin, i will have to deal with the consequences if on while I'm alive then in the afterlife. Cause if i don't believe in that i will think that i can do anything and get away with it.
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