How to Get On Your Teacher's Good Side
Keep up with your school work., Always make sure that your teacher feels like they have been missed., Get him/her a gift., Always keep your supplies organized., Be punctual., Avoid going overboard., Be polite!, Never gossip about the teacher to your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Keep up with your school work.
Teachers hate nothing more than having to force students to do their homework and see the kids' eyes roll (that can sometimes be insulting).
If you really want to be a teacher's favorite do extra work or put extra effort into all of your work.
Who knows, you may even get extra credit for it! Show interest in the subject your teacher is teaching. -
Step 2: Always make sure that your teacher feels like they have been missed.
For example, a teacher has been off sick for a while, just come up to them and have the courage to say 'Glad to see you back Sir/Miss! It will make them feel happier., You could buy them a cheap present like a candle but making something yourself really shows them your appreciation. , This will show the teacher that you really care about your education, plus it will help you keep track of assignments! , That being stated, do not skip class under any circumstances! Always being late or not showing up at all is the quickest way to get on a teacher’s bad side.
If you do happen to be late, however, explain your reason (if possible, bring a letter from a parent or a pass) and apologize. , Be nice but don’t overdo it.
A well placed compliment and general courtesy will get you so much farther than being a suck up.
Be friendly, but again, not too friendly.
Humor can get you far, but jokes at inappropriate times are very detrimental to your status.
Find out how friendly you can get with your teacher be observing how she interacts with your class and the other students.
See what advice other students have to give about her.
If she is super serious and permits no nonsense, you should be very well behaved in that class.
If she seems more friendly, try joking around with her, making a few interesting and preferably relevant comments or jokes on the same topic as the lesson, but stop if appears to be upsetting or annoying her. , Brown-nosing is not appreciated.
Teachers are your superiors, and deserve the utmost respect.
One of the oldest and best ways to win someone’s favour is to BE POLITE.
Let your teacher see that you are glad to be in his/her class.
It is as simple as that.
Compliments are always good, but please don't go overboard and be a suck-up.
Thank them for the lesson and be very courteous.
Remember they are people too, no matter how alien they seem at times.
You can offer him/her help if it appears she might appreciate it, but if she refuses you, do NOT make it a habit, it will only annoy her. , What goes around comes around, so mind what you say.
Complaining about tests or homework is generally accepted, but personal insults or attacks are not.
Show interest and express your sincere thanks after the explanation. , It is optional and if you do decide to give a small gift it doesn't have to be an expensive item; it can be simple or handmade.
It should not be anything too personal, but can be a little personal; for example, if she always talks about a special pet she has, get her a themed picture frame.
A safe bet is something for the subject she teaches, like a poster in French for French class.
Books are good. , Teachers like students who are curious to know more about something.
Just do not ask too many questions.
One here or there is okay, it shows you are paying attention. ,, If you have the last class of the day, tell them a joke or something you know will make them laugh.
Or when you leave, say, "Bye! See you later!" Maybe when you see them walking in the hall wave to them or say hello.
Teachers like students to be themselves around them.
Sure, the occasional polite student is disciplined but teachers are more likely to go for the people who mess up and are ok with it! Have a good attitude and be confident. , He or she is unlikely to accept the bribe but you might get in trouble! Better safe than sorry. , Don't feel bad.
These kind of teachers are really very hard, almost impossible, to be won over.
You can do that by being really good in their subject and never doing anything less than perfect.
Who knows, you might even change their views about their job! -
Step 3: Get him/her a gift.
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Step 4: Always keep your supplies organized.
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Step 5: Be punctual.
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Step 6: Avoid going overboard.
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Step 7: Be polite!
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Step 8: Never gossip about the teacher to your friends.
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Step 9: On special occasions like Christmas
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Step 10: Birthdays and Teachers' Day
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Step 11: It is okay to give them special tokens of appreciation.
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Step 12: Ask questions!
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Step 13: If you feel that if your teacher is frustrated tell them that you hope they feel better after.
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Step 14: Talk to them!
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Step 15: Do not bribe the teacher.
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Step 16: Know that some teachers do not enjoy their jobs and nothing can be done about their temper.
Detailed Guide
Teachers hate nothing more than having to force students to do their homework and see the kids' eyes roll (that can sometimes be insulting).
If you really want to be a teacher's favorite do extra work or put extra effort into all of your work.
Who knows, you may even get extra credit for it! Show interest in the subject your teacher is teaching.
For example, a teacher has been off sick for a while, just come up to them and have the courage to say 'Glad to see you back Sir/Miss! It will make them feel happier., You could buy them a cheap present like a candle but making something yourself really shows them your appreciation. , This will show the teacher that you really care about your education, plus it will help you keep track of assignments! , That being stated, do not skip class under any circumstances! Always being late or not showing up at all is the quickest way to get on a teacher’s bad side.
If you do happen to be late, however, explain your reason (if possible, bring a letter from a parent or a pass) and apologize. , Be nice but don’t overdo it.
A well placed compliment and general courtesy will get you so much farther than being a suck up.
Be friendly, but again, not too friendly.
Humor can get you far, but jokes at inappropriate times are very detrimental to your status.
Find out how friendly you can get with your teacher be observing how she interacts with your class and the other students.
See what advice other students have to give about her.
If she is super serious and permits no nonsense, you should be very well behaved in that class.
If she seems more friendly, try joking around with her, making a few interesting and preferably relevant comments or jokes on the same topic as the lesson, but stop if appears to be upsetting or annoying her. , Brown-nosing is not appreciated.
Teachers are your superiors, and deserve the utmost respect.
One of the oldest and best ways to win someone’s favour is to BE POLITE.
Let your teacher see that you are glad to be in his/her class.
It is as simple as that.
Compliments are always good, but please don't go overboard and be a suck-up.
Thank them for the lesson and be very courteous.
Remember they are people too, no matter how alien they seem at times.
You can offer him/her help if it appears she might appreciate it, but if she refuses you, do NOT make it a habit, it will only annoy her. , What goes around comes around, so mind what you say.
Complaining about tests or homework is generally accepted, but personal insults or attacks are not.
Show interest and express your sincere thanks after the explanation. , It is optional and if you do decide to give a small gift it doesn't have to be an expensive item; it can be simple or handmade.
It should not be anything too personal, but can be a little personal; for example, if she always talks about a special pet she has, get her a themed picture frame.
A safe bet is something for the subject she teaches, like a poster in French for French class.
Books are good. , Teachers like students who are curious to know more about something.
Just do not ask too many questions.
One here or there is okay, it shows you are paying attention. ,, If you have the last class of the day, tell them a joke or something you know will make them laugh.
Or when you leave, say, "Bye! See you later!" Maybe when you see them walking in the hall wave to them or say hello.
Teachers like students to be themselves around them.
Sure, the occasional polite student is disciplined but teachers are more likely to go for the people who mess up and are ok with it! Have a good attitude and be confident. , He or she is unlikely to accept the bribe but you might get in trouble! Better safe than sorry. , Don't feel bad.
These kind of teachers are really very hard, almost impossible, to be won over.
You can do that by being really good in their subject and never doing anything less than perfect.
Who knows, you might even change their views about their job!
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