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To: epicure who wrote (23862)7/12/2006 6:35:38 PM
From: Ilaine  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 541374
 
If I had been the professor who called you "dear" in class, there wouldn't have been any argument after class, I would have acknowledged it was a slip and a breach of professionalism.

Judges don't call lawyers "dear" in court and partners don't call associates "dear" at the office, at least not in public.

For many reasons, ranging from obvious favoritism to being patronizing, depending on motivation. Just not done.

Note that teaching class is a specialized role, in which the balance of power is quite uneven, and things like favoritism and being patronizing can be quite harmful.



To: epicure who wrote (23862)7/12/2006 6:57:41 PM
From: kumar  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 541374
 
A former female colleague of mine (who is now a good friend), said to me once "I dont get offended by sexual innuendo/harrasment - I grade them, and all of u guys fail miserably". I used to ask for her help, and say "Dana darling can u help me with XYZ..?"