People can be brutal!

Timber99

Timber99

Cathlete
As some of you know, I am working on getting my teaching certification for step class. Last night I taught the warm up and stretch for a class that I don't attend prior to teaching (and so I am unfamiliar with its members). This was the second time I was there.

Anyway, there was this girl who got very annoyed when I put my bench in front of hers, even though I had to be there to teach the class! She huffed and puffed and rolled her eyes, etc. After I was finished with the warm up, she turned to her friend and made a motion, pinching her nose and waving her other hand in front of it (kind of like pee-uuuu).

It actually went very well and I ignored her but I had to hold my friend back b/c she wanted to say something to her after class. See, where my friend is co-teaching, we are all very supportive and hoot and hollor for her This class doesn't even clap during their routine, let alone encourage me.

Now, the room was VERY hot and doesn't have very good ventilation. This gym sometimes stinks inside of sweat, although last night I didn't feel that was the case. I was almost hoping that she thought that it stunk in the gym or something but I think she thought that I stunk! But with the attitude that she had, she was probably just being a snot.

How annoying! Don't people realize how rude they are?
 
Aww Christine, I'm sorry! Some people need to grow up! Good Luck on getting your certificate and don't let her discourage you. Giving others the gift of fitness is wonderful! Hang in there!
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH (AKA "Den Mother Debbie") http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/aktion/action-smiley-066.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
People can be mean no doubt! But you did a very wise thing and ignored her b/c that was probably not what she wanted.Im sure she is some sort of drama queen.
Lori:)
 
What a moron.

Hopefully, she won't take your classes anymore and she'll leave you and the rest of the class alone to enjoy your workouts.

You handled yourself beautifully!

-Nancy
 
Christine --

That is TERRIBLE!!! I agree - people can be brutal.

My daughter is in Kindergarten this year and has come home a few times crying because other girls have been mean to her -- I've told her to hold her high and to ignore them. I've also told her that this isn't just a "kid" thing -- that she needs to learn to deal with these types of people early on because even some adults act like this.

This is all so sad to me! Sad that Kindergarten girls act like this -- but even more sad that grown women act like this. Just hold your head high -- because like you said, sounds like she is just a snot!!

Michelle
 
As my mom used to say, "consider the source." What does it say about this woman's maturity level that she would hold her nose and do a "PU" thing? Isn't that something that a ten year old might do?

Sparrow

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow - what a ride!’ — Peter Sage
 
Unbelievable!! It just says that this gal is very unhappy inside. If she was a happy person she would have smiled at you and made you feel welcome. That's what happy people do. You almost have to pity her, because she's rotten. Unfortunately she has no clue, or others for that matter. It's so important to stay proactive instead of reactive. Sounds like you handled it very well. She's the loser here, not you. Kill em with kindness! Don't you wish the "Golden Rule" was a law;-)
I would've cheered you on as well as thanked you in the end.:D Good luck to you, step is so fun, I think that's great!!
 
>As my mom used to say, "consider the source." What does it
>say about this woman's maturity level that she would hold her
>nose and do a "PU" thing? Isn't that something that a ten
>year old might do?
>
>Sparrow


This was my first thought as well. She's out of grade school, for pete's sakes. It's so absurd.
 
Thanks guys :)

I thought about it and reasoned that maybe she was just really excited to have a class with her usual instructor that evening and so was disappointed that I started the class. Then again, it was 15 minutes and then the regular teacher took over.

...plus, I left high school over ten years ago...!
 
Christine, I think you are far too kind. She sounds like she is just a b*tch, period. Alas, some women are like that. I am glad you just ignored her, and hopefully next time she goes elsewhere and takes her sophomoric antics with her.

I agree with Haydee that she was probably jealous.

Ridiculous! Too bad she doesn't post here so we could all blow virtual spitwads at her. Isn't that how 7th graders work out their problems? }( }(

Marie
 
Christine you just keep on doing your thing and like John Wayne used to say, don't let the b@st@rds get you down. People have no clue how hard it is to do what you are doing and that even the favourite instructor was once on the learning curve too.

People crack me up with how territorial they can get in fitness rooms, it's like they've peed on their favourite spot and claimed forever and always. Keep on scanning the room Christine, you will get far more encouraging smiles than petty bullsh!t like this chick was dishing out. One thing I've learned from teaching classes these past years is that quite often the 'front row frowner' is the one who comes up to you and says that they loved the class. Hang in there Girl, you're doing GRRRRREAT!!!!!

Take Care
Laurie:)
 
Christine,
I can totally relate. Last week I posted a thread on one of my new step classes and how rude some of the participants were to me. I think in some ways, it's the nature of the job. But as people get used to you and your teaching style, they will become more accepting of you.
Here's a quick example. A little while back, I took over a step class(my first ever), from a well known and LOVED instructor. The first couple of classes were rough for me. I remember one class, they were standing around talking about taking a collection for a Christmas present for the other instructor!! I was really insulted because they were using my class time to do this and they really didn't try to hide it. It didn't surprise me though because in the beginning, they really complained openly about my class and how different it was from the other instructor.
Well, I put it out of my mind for awhile and by the time Christmas rolled around, they had gotten together and put together a Christmas basket for me!! I was so surprised and stunned. I actually had a few tears in my eyes thinking about how far we had come as a group. It took them some time but after awhile, I think they eventually came to like and respect me as an instructor. So I guess my advice is, stick with it and they'll come around. And even if some of them don't, oh well, you can't please everyone. Just try to keep your chin up because rest assured, you are inspiring someone out there!!

carolyn

Carolyn
 
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