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Zachsmom
Member
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 2:18 pm
Someone please save me! I am in class and the guy sitting behind me is constantly grunting and clearing his throat. It's sick and disgusting. I have timed him, he does this every 62-78 seconds (yes I am counting) He did this all day yesterday and all day today. I have this class from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. until Friday. HELP!!! What is the proper etiquette for this?
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 2:25 pm
Oh I hate that noise! My sympathies. Perhaps you could bring some Vitamin C drops and offer him a few. Just say in a friendly voice, "I noticed your throat seems to be bothering you. These always help me." Hope this helps (although it may not ).
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Wargod
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 2:27 pm
Can you change seats? Maybe pretend your eyesight is bad and you need to sit closer to the front of class, or further back?
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Bigd
Member
09-13-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 2:28 pm
My husband sniffs. He has a terrible habit and it is terribly annoying. He usually isn't aware of how incessant he is with it. I "remind" very often that he is sniffing and that it is distracting and annoying. He does stop, but only for short periods of time. (He says it makes him crazy too!) I fussed at him the other day and told him that if I could quit smoking, he could quit sniffing. (He does have ADD).
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 2:31 pm
Oh I like your suggestion better than mine, Wargod!
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Zachsmom
Member
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 2:40 pm
I wish I could move but that's not an option. He's bugging other people too. I "may" leave some drops for him tomorrow.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 2:59 pm
have you thought of telling your teacher about the problem, and that it is bothering you to a point that you cannot understand their lecture? now moi... i'd personally raise my hand in class and go..."excuse me professor, would you please repeat what you just said? i can't seem to hear you, because the guy in back of me keeps making these grunting noises so loud he's breaking my concentration." <giggle> i'm sooooooooooo bad!!!!
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Pcakes2
Member
08-29-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 3:05 pm
turn around and smack him! Well, I guess the throat drop is a better alternative. Big D, I sympathize with ya...I have a loud breather!!!
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Zachsmom
Member
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 3:31 pm
AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! We just had a 15 minute break. I asked if he was okay as I noticed his clearing (putting it nicely) of his throat. I then offered to get him something from the vending machine while I was getting myself something. His answer: "No, I am okay. There is nothing wrong with my throat." AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Definitely talking to instructor after class!!
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Wargod
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 3:42 pm
Loud breather, sniffer, throat clearer, LOL, I have it all with MOW. His problem is allergies and if he doesn't take his pill the rest of the day is one gross thing after another. I've learned to deal with it, and he really does try to be polite and leave the room when it's really bad. Of course, the difference between my throat clearer and yours Zmom is that I'm kinda attached to mine, lol.
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Monkeyboy
Member
05-27-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 5:13 pm
grunt and clear your throat even louder to distract him!
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 5:19 pm
Do the Meg Ryan diner scene from When Harry Met Sally. That should get his attention.
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Weinermr
Member
08-18-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 6:22 pm
Bob, how does asking for salad with no croutons with dressing on the side help Zachsmom?
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 7:07 pm
Because "no croutons" is really code for STFU* and the grunter should get the hint. * - STFU means Shut Up
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 7:21 pm
ROTF!!!
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Halfunit
Member
09-02-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 7:40 pm
Bake brownies laced with Sudafed? If that doesn't work, I concur with STFU.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 8:17 pm
Bake brownies laced with EXLAX...then HE has to LEAVE the room altogether!! (yup...I'm a teacher who has learned from her students! Fortunately not first-hand though. )
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 8:17 pm
Bob..STFU means shut up?? what do the extra letters mean?
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Zachsmom
Member
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 8:22 pm
I spoke with the instructor and she said "I know." She's going to speak with him at first break tomorrow if it continues. If not, I am breaking out the brownie mix and come in on Thursday and order a salad with no croutons 
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Lyra
Member
10-07-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 8:23 pm
STFU = Shut the f!@# up Definitely annoying. I like the idea of saying you can't see properly to switch/move seats.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 8:24 pm
Um, Pamy...I think it's "Shut the F... Up." Again...I spend my day w/ teens. It's also how I learned WTFDIK! Sheesh...fortunately, I try to teach them PROPER speech patterns and increase their vocabulary. Not sure who's been more successful at this point...but from this thread, it's looking like they have been!
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 8:38 pm
teach, don't be fooled by pamy's innocent act. :>) and it means: SHUT THAT FOOL UP (my first clipart...i'm so proud)
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 8:45 pm
ooooohhhhh!!!!!!!!!! LOL....and Abby, HUSH!
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 8:49 pm
Pamy well at least you didn't tell me to Hush The FU! :>)
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 8:58 pm
Hush Fu? Isn't it Kung Fu? Isn't he an outdated role model???  
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