Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Bloom View Post
Tri Girl makes it easy to know what she prefers.
hee hee... I guess with a login like Tri Girl...
I should have chosen: middle aged tri woman.
I actually don't mind being called by my first name by parents, colleagues, etc.
Of course, I'm reading more into this than there actually is. I teach in a very wealthy parochial school where you're "unofficially" expected to bow down to those with money, and I'm often talked "down" to by parents with a lot of money. I'm like the "hired help." They really should be kissing my arse because I'm teaching their children for less than 30K a year. I made a lot more $ in public education (but it had it's drawbacks, too).
I get that from the kids, too. They think they can talk down to me or treat me with less respect because mommy and daddy have money, but I am not influenced by money and I call them out when needed (parents AND students). I shouldn't take it personally. I never say anything to the kids when they call me Miss, but it just goes all over me sometimes- especially when it's accompanied by an attitude.

I do love my job, tho. "Miss" and all...