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    Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    I didn't go to Blaze, but I have been reading the thread "Blaze III - The Aftermath"



    Why not issue teachers with Off-duty badges at Weekenders?


    1. Teachers could have a drink in peace and recharge their batteries.

    2. Teachers could sit and watch their students dancing together, which would give them feedback.

    3. They could watch other teachers dancing.

    4.They wouldn't need to leave the dance hall to have a breather.

    5. They would be more available for chats and feedback

    6. They wouldn't feel so hounded and have to keep their eyes lowered at their table.

    7. Refusals rates would drop.

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    Quote Originally Posted by Astro View Post
    Why not issue teachers with Off-duty badges at Weekenders?
    Thats got to be the stupidist idea since...i dunno, something i read on here yesterday (though it may have been me that said it )

    1. Teachers could have a drink in peace and recharge their batteries..
    If people are harassing teachers who are sitting having a drink ...stop! if someone does do this, a polite no is perfectly acceptable. I can't imagine encroaching in on someones conversation to see if they're wearing a badge being a good idea

    2. Teachers could sit and watch their students dancing together, which would give them feedback..
    er..and a badge affects this how?

    3. They could watch other teachers dancing..
    but only if they're wearing a badge ?

    4.They wouldn't need to leave the dance hall to have a breather..
    I doubt that stops them being asked to dance, and unless your badge has a repulse-fieldtm they are still going to get asked.

    5. They would be more available for chats and feedback.
    Yes a badge does give you extra powers, giving you control over time and space.

    6. They wouldn't feel so hounded and have to keep their eyes lowered at their table..
    Which introverted teachers are you talking about here?

    7. Refusals rates would drop.
    And the price of bacon will go up.

    Mind you I may have you wrong here. Are the badges 3 foot wide with the words "**** off" on them? If so, some of what you say might be true

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    off duty???

    *drathzel ponders on the meaning of these two words*


    i never consider being off duty, i'm always around for a chat, feedback or a dance

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    Quote Originally Posted by drathzel View Post
    off duty???

    *drathzel ponders on the meaning of these two words*


    i never consider being off duty, i'm always around for a chat, feedback or a dance
    On the other hand it appears for some reason, female teachers, however good, don't seem to get asked nearly as much as the star male teachers.

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    I'd have thought that the only time teachers were on duty would be in the 15 min slot after their class. The rest of the time, how are they different to any other teacher (or dancing monkey, come to that) who has come to the weekender?
    MJ is a social dance, it's not as if dancing with a teacher is going to show you the one correct way of doing the dance - weekenders are about providing a social atmosphere to dance.

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    I'm not sure why this is such an issue - if I asked anyone to dance and they said "no thanks, I need a break just now, come and find me later" I wouldn't be offended or upset. It's their prerogative, if not their duty to themselves, to look after themselves and not dance themselves into the ground, keep hydrated etc etc. Of course there will be people who are in demand because others have seen them on stage teaching/demoing/whatever and think "ooh, must try and get them up for a dance" but they are still people and are unlikely to be able or willing to dance every single track! All comes down to politeness and common sense really - if someone has a good reason for saying no then that should be respected and not taken personally.

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    MJ could adopt the American "Time-out" hand signal for approaching requesters.

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    Quote Originally Posted by tsh View Post
    I'd have thought that the only time teachers were on duty would be in the 15 min slot after their class. The rest of the time, how are they different to any other teacher (or dancing monkey, come to that) who has come to the weekender?
    Personally I think teachers are "on-duty" when taking the class and "off-duty" when they stop. If they choose to enjoy freestyles and make themselves available - thats up to them. Many do, but it's not something the punters have any right to expect.

    MJ is a social dance, it's not as if dancing with a teacher is going to show you the one correct way of doing the dance
    I think people want to dance with teachers because they want to get a really good dance, and hopefully give the teacher a good dance too.

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    Quote Originally Posted by CheesyRobMan View Post
    I'm not sure why this is such an issue
    Me neither.

    if someone has a good reason for saying no then that should be respected and not taken personally.
    I don't think they need a good reason, it's entirely up to them. All you can expect is politeness. As for taking it personally, some people are too sensitive and shouldn't be allowed to go to social events

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    Quote Originally Posted by CheesyRobMan View Post
    I'm not sure why this is such an issue - if I asked anyone to dance and they said "no thanks, I need a break just now, come and find me later" I wouldn't be offended or upset. It's their prerogative, if not their duty to themselves, to look after themselves and not dance themselves into the ground, keep hydrated etc etc. Of course there will be people who are in demand because others have seen them on stage teaching/demoing/whatever and think "ooh, must try and get them up for a dance" but they are still people and are unlikely to be able or willing to dance every single track! All comes down to politeness and common sense really - if someone has a good reason for saying no then that should be respected and not taken personally.
    If only more people took that view rather than getting upset. Teachers are dancers, just like the rest of us.
    Last edited by Nessiemonster; 21st-May-2008 at 09:36 AM.

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    It's the same (or it should be ) for teachers as it is for anyone else; if you don't want to dance, you either have to be prepared to say no or leave the room so that no-one asks you.
    Is that simple enough?

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    Quote Originally Posted by bigdjiver View Post
    MJ could adopt the American "Time-out" hand signal for approaching requesters.
    How does one make this signal?
    Is it a joke?
    Two fingers verically flicked?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dreadful Scathe View Post
    I don't think they need a good reason, it's entirely up to them. All you can expect is politeness. As for taking it personally, some people are too sensitive and shouldn't be allowed to go to social events
    You men have stiffer upper lips than we ladies.

    You are used to be rejected, when chatting up ladies' for dates.

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    Quote Originally Posted by Astro View Post
    You men have stiffer upper lips than we ladies.

    You are used to be rejected, when chatting up ladies' for dates.
    Maybe ladies should get turned down more so they get used to it ?

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    Quote Originally Posted by Astro View Post
    You men have stiffer upper lips than we ladies.

    You are used to be rejected, when chatting up ladies' for dates.
    How true!

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    Quote Originally Posted by Astro View Post
    You men have stiffer upper lips than we ladies.

    You are used to be rejected, when chatting up ladies' for dates.
    Ha ha, if only it were true! (as in, I might get rejected more if I ever chatted up any ladies...)

    It would still be annoying if someone just said "no" and didn't try to explain why, or got up straight away with someone else. Having said that I think making an emotional investment in who you get to dance with is a terrible idea, unless said person is your partner in which case it's a whole different ball game altogether. Building yourself up to a particular dance may well result in disappointment even if you get it, whereas you can have fantastic dances with the most unexpected people and be pleasantly surprised.

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    I don't think badges are needed, but I do think a bit of understanding goes a long way, teachers not only try to attend the dances, they also have to practice for the classes and teach the classes, and they may have injuries, or simply get tired (after all they are human too).

    A simple, "are you chilling, or would you like a dance" goes a long way.

    Taking the emotion out helps.

    Most teacher I know stay up late at the weekenders and also have to drag their sorry ar*es up in time for classes, get the heart pumping and teach a good class.

    When I teach at weekenders I might like a 1/2 hour break chatting to people, but I still want to be "in the action/ in the room" at the dance party.

    So if I get asked while I am "chilling" and I want to keep "chilling" for a while... it does not mean I hate you - It also does not mean you are a "reject".


    I think instead of "feeling rejected" people should ask, and if it is a yes, enjoy, if it is a no, accept and still respect the person who said no. Not see it as a rejection of them as a person

    I would not like anyone to feel rejected, I would also like to have some chill out time in the course of a long weekend.

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    Quote Originally Posted by Martin View Post
    I don't think badges are needed
    What about big **** off badges with **** off written on them ?

    (after all they are human too).
    But they're not allowed to be according to some of the dance mentalists you get at weekenders. Not me of course, I'm not demanding. Am I? AM I?

    A simple, "are you chilling, or would you like a dance" goes a long way.
    Are you chilling? Do people actually speak like that when they're not addressing vampires?

    Taking the emotion out helps.
    Come to my Vulcan classes: An expressionless face, a split fingered wave and a sardonic comment.

    So if I get asked while I am "chilling" and I want to keep "chilling" for a while... it does not mean I hate you - It also does not mean you are a "reject".
    No one thought that, but now they do. You're evil.


    Not see it as a rejection of them as a person
    But you ARE rejecting them as a person - you are spitting in the face of their hopes and treading violently in the rose garden of their self-esteem. Crushing their petals beneath your fascist uncaring boot, a sweet fragrance of what was and what might have been ALL THAT REMAINS.

    Sorry, i'm off to lie down.

    I would not like anyone to feel rejected,
    It's too bloody late for that mate. Too late.....

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

    Quote Originally Posted by Astro View Post
    How does one make this signal?...
    Two hands making a T

    Yahoo! Image Search Results for time out

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    Re: Off Duty (having a breather) badges for Teachers at Weekenders

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