Today, I realised that I have been a teacher for far too long when I told a random stranger I saw at the mall to tie up their shoelaces. FML
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Autumn: Leaves and Laughter
When the leaves fall, the laughter rises. Discover autumn stories as crisp as dried leaves!
Today, I held the door open for an old lady, before realizing she was a teacher taking 20-plus kids to lunch at local burger joint, all of whom got in front of me in the line to order. FML
Today, I saw my former high school teacher at the mall. After a nice conversation, she mentioned that I "still dress like a slut." FML
Today, I embarrassed myself by screaming for help in a crowded mall when my shoelace got stuck at the top of the escalator. Someone behind me kicked the shoelace and it came out easily. FML
Today, while entering in my college building, I noticed that my right shoelace was untied and I tied it. I didn't realize that just in front of me was a metal beam until I hit my head hard on it and a loud, reverberating sound was produced. Many people saw what happened. FML
Today, I managed to staple my finger while showing my kindergartner class how to properly use one. FML
Today, I was at work when a cute guy came up to me and said he liked my shirt. In a desperate attempt to say something back, I said, "Thanks, I like your shoelaces." FML
Today, I was teaching a class when a student pointed out that I'd used the wrong "your/you're" while writing on the board. FML
Today, I brought my nephew to hockey practice knowing he needed help tying his skates. Multiple times I tied the wrong knot and my mind blanked. I had to ask someone else to tie his skates for him. I’m 32. FML
Today, I accidentally called my teacher "Babe." FML
Today, I was at the mall with my friend. A lady came up to us and told my friend that she could be a model. Then the lady looked at me and said, "Oh... Nice shoes." FML
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Thaylok 17
Scoutmasters do the same, even years later.
Dumbum123 19
I don't really think it's a teacher reflex, I just think it's good of you to warn them that their laces arw undone so that they don't trip. Decent of you.
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Thaylok 17
Scoutmasters do the same, even years later.
Dumbum123 19
I don't really think it's a teacher reflex, I just think it's good of you to warn them that their laces arw undone so that they don't trip. Decent of you.
RichardPencil 30
I hope you didn't beat them with a ruler.
Charlie Given 26
LOL I'm a single dad and I do that stuff too 😂