.01

Feb 11, 2010 08:51

Former students of Ethics & Authority!

The societal and structural ramifications of leaving a professor chocolat for Valentine's Day: discuss.

Follow up-- discussion of the ramifications of that professor getting really, really hungry and nibbling on a few.

Go!

Leave a comment

oriental_dragon February 11 2010, 17:57:17 UTC
End results would vary depending on a number of factors.

Reply

colubrid February 11 2010, 19:09:44 UTC
Factors to consider and baseline prediction of results?

Reply

...Now you've done it. oriental_dragon February 11 2010, 19:35:29 UTC
Discussion one: The inappropriateness of giving a professor chocolat for VD to begin with.
- Factor one: Gender of the one who is giving said chocolat. Does it make a difference whether it is a male or a female.
Scenario one: Male student - By tradition, this is the day that males present females with chocolat, usually to express a feeling of affection. The term itself is up for discussion, but it is a general assumption that love is involved. And that along could put into question student/teacher conduct and appropriateness in a school setting.
Scenario two: Female student - Traditional aspects aside, should a female student present their female professor a token of affections, it is generally not as off putting and more socially acceptable. Why that is has yet to be determined beyond the general views of the sexes. and would probably make this reply longer than it already is- Factor two: Familiarity between professor and students. Personalities and preferences vary from teacher to teacher, as I would assume it does from student ( ... )

Reply

+10 to the professor~ colubrid February 11 2010, 22:58:58 UTC
I'll expect a response to the ramifications as well with the follow up. Only the best from you, madam.

Reply

This is her major, there was no way around it... oriental_dragon February 12 2010, 00:30:03 UTC
There are other factors to consider, as there always is. But for now and forever, we'll stick with the ones I have already presented ( ... )

Reply

colubrid February 12 2010, 03:38:58 UTC
8/10

Not bad without research.

Reply

oriental_dragon February 12 2010, 03:52:45 UTC
After a semester filled with history and ancient philosophers, I'm surprised I could rattle out anything coherent at all.

Reply

colubrid February 12 2010, 04:02:06 UTC
We only ask you to retain enough to look good your first year out.

Reply

oriental_dragon February 12 2010, 04:17:06 UTC
And did I meet expectations? Or do I need a refresher before heading out into the cold, cruel world?

Reply

colubrid February 12 2010, 04:18:35 UTC
Your papers are always welcome on my desk.

Reply

oriental_dragon February 12 2010, 04:20:50 UTC
I'll take that as a positive.

Reply

colubrid February 12 2010, 13:13:39 UTC
Wouldn't know how else you should take it.

Reply

oriental_dragon February 12 2010, 14:11:13 UTC
As a... negative?

Reply

colubrid February 12 2010, 16:03:30 UTC
Why on earth would you?

Reply

oriental_dragon February 12 2010, 16:07:29 UTC
...Because you have taught me to view things from all angles?

Reply

colubrid February 12 2010, 16:08:48 UTC
Aw!

Reply


Leave a comment

Up