Classroom Etiquette Series: Eye Roller on the Left

Again, let’s assume that the entire class is sitting at right handed desks. Situation: the person to the left of my seat drops her pen. I’m frolicking in dreamland so I hardly noticed this little incident. Well, this lady throws a big eye roll in my direction. While I’m quite disgusted by just how much of the whites of her eyes she can show, she scoffs and leans for the pen. Now she’s at that point where either the chair tips over a bit or her ribs crack slightly. I decide it’s time for my good deed of the day and pick up the pen. She thanks my by ripping it from my hand. Granted, I did not expect an oatmeal raisin cookie for my civility, but a “thanks” would do.