Another one of THOSE remarks…

[smaughazard]

I dropped by the local community college today (to find out what had become of a friend, an Assistant Dean who hasn't been answering emails) and had a nice chat with another friend- a lady in Student Services. I was wearing my SWK Shadow Tartan, a beige cable-knit sweater, scrunched-down hose, and hiking boots; very low-key. As I left her office, a group of four 19-21 year olds in baggy jeans came down the hall, and two of them made some loud comments featuring words like f*ggot and skirt. The entire group slowed down, with much laughter.

Now, I'm 6'3" and 260 lbs, and none of these punks would have said a word had I been in the biker leathers, so I was debating with myself on whether or not to answer sharply and cause a scene when my friend and her secretary (both of whom are around 20 years younger than me, and quite pretty) swept out of the office door, slipped their hands into the crook of my elbows, and accompanied me down the hall as if I were Brad Pitt or someone equally attractive.

The boys' collective jaws dropped, and I couldn't resist a wicked grin and wink as we passed them. The ladies walked with me around the corner to the exit, where we all cracked up! I thanked them for their assistance (Kathy's comment was that she didn't want to see ANY of their students engaged in harrasment), and had a warm feeling the rest of the day.

At any other time, I probably will answer such idiocy (hopefully wittily!), as I tend not to suffer fools silently- but these two ladies not only made my day; they gave the boys something to remember, and deflated the confrontation splendidly!

[Big Dave]

I'm 6'3" and 260 lbs

They'd be stupid to mess with you, :confused: wait, maybe they are stupid? At least you were able to put them into their place.

[Robin]

Great!

[davedove]

but these two ladies not only made my day; they gave the boys something to remember, and deflated the confrontation splendidly!

And made the point much more effectively than a confrontation ever could.

[Rusty]

It's a sad refelection on colleges that have lowered the standards so much as to allow Riff raff like those you encountered into school.

It's good that you were able to handle the situation with such class

[Dirk Skene]

The outcome was as good as it could get. But where do they get off criticizing anybody dressed the way they were?

[chasem]

that's probably the best possible way for that situation to have been handled!

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

What a great experience. Glad it went well. I too would have made it into a confrontation, most likley to my regret later. Life's too short to take notice of the ignorant, and certainly too short to educate them!

[David Dalglish]

Nice one

[Alan H]

Being a teacher, I figure education, however cleverly done, is an excellent route to take, and mate...you and your friends took it!