Top Ten Responses to Your Teacher If You Have Been Caught Talking to Your Peers

Some Of These I Have Tried (I Have No Comment On The Outcome)

The Top Ten

We were talking about the work

An oldie but a goldie - I don't know of anybody in my classes who hasn't used this one.

Let's hope it's not independent work.

You're jealous that I have friends and you don't

I was just saying how much my ebola is contagious

Sorry

The others ones (except "shut up") are all good but the teacher will have no comeback and just say "go to the principal's office! "

If you don't want to get punished, just say this.

Shut up

It's not funny, it's not clever, it's a one way ticket to detention.

If you want to get a call home, you said the right thing.

I bet someone would get in trouble for saying this.

You might as well move me because I will not listen to you

But this is educational I'm learning english

Ever just realize that sometimes teaching has too many disadvantages? Like that epic comeback

You talk to my mom in the night why can't I talk to my friend

If you would like to join in the conversation you may

Why are you teaching while I am talking?

? We weren't speaking to you, so you can go hell

? Bazinga

The Contenders

Now, now teacher, it's rude to talk while I'm talking

I hate it when teachers say it's rude to talk while they're talking. This will show them

Why are you talking when I am talking?

Stop eavesdropping on us

I have freedom of speech

How is this only twelve bring it up because it's true by law you have freedom of speech

Just ignore us and get on with your teaching

You probably talked in class as well when you were my age

Don't force your religion on me

Was asking for something (A pen, pencil, Notes, eraser, help, to pick something up)

We are practicing our English

Oof

So, can you go on and give me a break?

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