Today, I gave a presentation in class. I felt pretty good about it, until afterwards when I was told I lost points for communication because I'd been chewing gum. I wasn't, I just have a speech impediment. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I gave a presentation. My teacher deducted points because I "need to learn how to speak more confidently, because you often stumble over your words." I have a stutter. FML
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Today, I was teaching a small group of improv students. I asked one guy to do a monologue, and laughed to myself while he did so. I said, "Sorry, I'm just laughing at the way you're doing it." He then got upset and pointed out that he had a speech impediment. FML
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Today, I gave a presentation for my final on class. While I was giving the speech my shirt strap broke. I ended up flashing everyone including the teacher. At least I got an A. FML
Today, I had a job interview. I have a speech impediment and as much as I tried to keep it under control, it came out during the interview. I could tell the interviewers were trying to hold in their laughter. They ended the interview after 5 agonizing minutes, saying they’ll contact me. I left in tears. FML
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deathstroke990 22
wouldn't the teacher already know that? and if not couldn't you yknow mention it
KJ6 21
Discuss with the teacher after class, op. Very not fair, FYL.
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Comments (28)
deathstroke990 22
wouldn't the teacher already know that? and if not couldn't you yknow mention it
popaulina 8
If it's a college course it's possible OP hasn't been formally introduced to the professor until then. He should definitely speak up and explain now though.
KJ6 21
Discuss with the teacher after class, op. Very not fair, FYL.
Earl_KarmasBitch 36
Have you actually told the teacher about it? Cause if this was an ESL class, the teacher was right to mark you down if they were unaware that you actually have a disability which makes your pronunciation incorrect.
sadblufly 18
ESL? sorry, I've never heard that term >
katachristic 19
English as a Second Language
sadblufly 18
oh that makes sense haha
Jnerdy97 13
I hope you at least explained that to the teacher or professor so he or she can fix the mistake.
fuckme_328385 15
Do you have a listhp
deerdance 10
but that was funny tho
Beanqueen 9
I do lol
heyLaddieHey 18
In high school: Get a parent's note and present it to your teacher. If s/he doesn't change your grade, visit the principle and see if you can get a hold of a former speech therapist, if you have/had one. In college: are you registered with your school's office of disabilities? If so, email/set an appointment to get advice. There's no reason you should be penalized for an impediment :)
nesteremily 31
I would think your teacher would already know that but talk to him/her privately and talk about the issue.
sheaboy121 6
I have a speech impediment as well so I feel ya m8
MashaV 6
I've had a speech impediment for many years... I still struggle with it, and hated giving presentations in class, although I was never formally penalized for it, I know how much it can suck sometimes! Like others said, talk to the teacher in private, hopefully they are understanding and this will be quickly resolved. It's not fair you should lose pointd because of something beyond your control. I often wished in school that I had openly discussed it with a teacher in private before class, would have made my life so much easier...... Good luck op, hope they give you points back!
Kramer1998 20
Well don't tell us, tell the teacher and she'll be overrun with shame a give your points back