ABSTRACT
Many teachers show their sense of humor through quips they make to students. Unfortunately, these remarks often slip into zingers—sarcastic or critical comments meant to be witty, but inappropriate when directed at students. Wit and humor that draw smiles or laughter refresh you and the students. Zingers detract from your professionalism, perhaps putting you at the students’ level, and risk offending someone. Stick to professionalism and wit. Zingers
Are you cruisin’ for a bruisin’?
Shut your mouth.
Don’t make me come over there!
I’m sick of your face.
Shut up!
Profanity
Most of the trouble and friction among people, in or out of school, is caused by putting others down.
—William Glasser, American Psychiatrist, developer of reality therapy and choice theory