http://professor-lyman.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] professor-lyman.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2007-05-13 10:14 pm
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Dealing With Stupid People [Monday, May 14, 2nd period]

Josh was obviously uncomfortable with the whole "being outside" thing as he perched on a picnic bench and smiled at the students as they assembled.

"Okay, one of the most annoying things you will encounter in your life will be other people," he began, rolling his eyes. "Most of us -- in my universe, anyway, some of you might have other experiences -- can't kill them by using our brains, so we have to come up with different coping methods. We'll get to the more advanced techniques -- sarcasm, the strategic use of an eye roll -- later, but today we'll start out with something that gives you a lot of chance to practice before you send out the final product."

He pulled out a sheaf of papers and dropped it onto the table. "Writing back to stupid people!" he said triumphantly. "In this exercise you need to reply to these obviously deranged letters in a polite way without asking if they've thought to seek professional help for their delusions. There are five different letters so pair up with a partner -- it's better to double check your language against someone else, at least at the beginning -- and write back to these completely insane people."

Josh grinned. "Questions? Problems? I don't really care, but ask anyway."
not_in_the_book: (All Alone)

Re: Write to Stupid People: Letter #5

[personal profile] not_in_the_book 2007-05-14 05:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"That sounds like fun." He paused. "Is it hard to find Guiness here in the US?"

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[identity profile] fantastic-torch.livejournal.com 2007-05-14 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Johnny shrugged, "I don't drink it, so I don't know. But I would imagine with being where we are? Caritas caters to almost everything. It's what I'm guessing anyways."
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[personal profile] not_in_the_book 2007-05-14 05:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"You're probably right," Ronan said. "We'll definitely have to do that, then. And I can tell you about the race of walking, talking Christmas trees because my fandom brings the CRACK."

Re: Write to Stupid People: Letter #5

[identity profile] fantastic-torch.livejournal.com 2007-05-14 06:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"...right. And I can tell you all about The Thing Ben. He's a rock." Johnny chuckled.

"If you're free this upcoming weekend, give me a call. We'll hook up at Caritas and check things out."
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Re: Write to Stupid People: Letter #5

[personal profile] not_in_the_book 2007-05-14 06:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Ronan laughed. "Yeah, I definitely want to hear about him. What cabin are you in? I'm in Jackalope."

Re: Write to Stupid People: Letter #5

[identity profile] fantastic-torch.livejournal.com 2007-05-14 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm in Basilisk." Johnny answered, looking forward to another Caritas trip.
not_in_the_book: (Heee (B&W))

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[personal profile] not_in_the_book 2007-05-14 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hey, cool, I'm pretty sure that's right next to Jackalope. I guess I'll definitely be seeing more you around. Outside of the workshop, I mean."

Re: Write to Stupid People: Letter #5

[identity profile] fantastic-torch.livejournal.com 2007-05-14 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Johnny grinned, "That'd be great, Ronan. So far I tend to hang out around the campfire a good deal. Thinking of making up some s'mores next time."