>>Yes, I saw it. This reminds me of a temporary teacher I had when I was a teenager. One of the first things he told us, was always to listen thoroughly to questions before we answered. A few minutes later he asked if anyone had forgotten to do their homework. When a few pupils told him that they had in deed done their homework, he looked at them with a look that made them search for holes in the floor. After a few minutes more he asked us if anyone knew what time it was, and a few pupils shouted the correct time. Then he reminded us that he did NOT ask how much the time was, which of course made the pupils very embarassed. I can tell you that I was not the only one who learnt a lesson that day, and our respect for this teacher increased dramatically.
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>My mother-in-law tells of having this experience in school:
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>Teacher: (asks some question and calls on MIL)
>MIL: I don't think
>Teacher (interrupting): If you don't think, don't talk.
>MIL: I don't think
>Teacher (interrupting): If you don't think, don't talk.
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>Took several rounds before my MIL got it.
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>Tamar

If she's just added "so" ...

Hey Tamar, I knew you were keen on grammar. I've just had a look at the writing tips on your website. Jolly good. I think all hands could benefit from reading them.