Supertechmom Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 LOL! I had to take my oldest to the local school to sign up for an AP test. The coordinator is a lifelong teacher of high school, retired for many years, who now handles the AP program as a favor. The school considers themselves excellent as they are one of the few in the state that can boast perfect SAT scores, high honor society membership, and over all considered "the best". While making small talk about the exam, how it runs, the day of testing, etc. she asked what Ap class he was going to take next year.(he's in11th grade) He responded with Ap English the language one. Her response - "oh yes, our 10th graders take that AP. Well any grade can take it but we schedule our 10th graders for it". My son bless his heart has learned the passive aggressive woman very well from his grandma and responded. " oh yes but I was so busy with Ap Chemistry, biology and Cal Ab that I told my mom I really only had time for scientific papers and would prefer to take an easy course load my senior year so I could concentrate on getting my professional Oracle certification before I head off to college." And he said it in a nice small talk friendly way! Just two passive aggressive people carrying on a bless their heart southern conversation. They just continued onto other topics with smiles. I was on the sidelines trying to not laugh. I thought he handled the little jab well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quark Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 That was an awesome comeback! :thumbup: to your son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Lovely, gave me a chuckle. I, however, would not have managed not to laugh right out loud. Well done to you, I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 :hurray: Good for him!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I can't "like" your post for some reason. Good for him!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 And if there were any doubt before, now you absolutely KNOW your guy will do well in life as he knows not to be smothered or set back by personalities like that! Kudos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 great retort! good for him. I wish I could pull that off, mine usually come off as angry and aggressive. So I just keep my mouth shut and seethe on the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 LOL! I had to take my oldest to the local school to sign up for an AP test. The coordinator is a lifelong teacher of high school, retired for many years, who now handles the AP program as a favor. The school considers themselves excellent as they are one of the few in the state that can boast perfect SAT scores, high honor society membership, and over all considered "the best". While making small talk about the exam, how it runs, the day of testing, etc. she asked what Ap class he was going to take next year.(he's in11th grade) He responded with Ap English the language one. Her response - "oh yes, our 10th graders take that AP. Well any grade can take it but we schedule our 10th graders for it". My son bless his heart has learned the passive aggressive woman very well from his grandma and responded. " oh yes but I was so busy with Ap Chemistry, biology and Cal Ab that I told my mom I really only had time for scientific papers and would prefer to take an easy course load my senior year so I could concentrate on getting my professional Oracle certification before I head off to college." And he said it in a nice small talk friendly way! Just two passive aggressive people carrying on a bless their heart southern conversation. They just continued onto other topics with smiles. I was on the sidelines trying to not laugh. I thought he handled the little jab well. I'm cracking up at the bolded. I need to remember that phrase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender's green Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Sounds like he's ready for whatever the world will throw at him! Good job, (homeschooling) Mama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Oh I just love this! Being able to let something like this roll off your back is as important as any AP score. Way to go both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSinNH Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Respectful, yet he got the point across. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Well, now I'm thinking we need to have a "Bless Your Heart' unit in our Mingling and Conversational Skills class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 That gave me a chuckle. Good for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Ha! Good for him. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I love it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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