This happened during my first semester of college two years ago. There was a girl in my class who never talked to the teacher. He would ask her questions, but she stayed silent. I can’t remember her making any noise at all.
One day, the teacher got very angry. He thought she was ignoring him and being rude, so he shouted, “Hey! Didn’t anyone teach you how to speak?” She stood up, walked to the whiteboard, took his marker, and wrote, “I am mute, you fool.
Related Posts
Will Pulling Plugs Actually Save Electricity?
Does Unplugging Appliances Really Save Electricity? We live surrounded by gadgets and gizmos, each competing for a spot in the power outlet. But have you ever wondered…
Family Comes First: A Lesson My Boss Will Never Forget
Yesterday, I had to call off work unexpectedly to take my mom to urgent care. She wasn’t feeling well, and her symptoms had come on suddenly. I…
One Week After My Wedding, I Returned to Work – and Faced an Unexpected Betrayal
Suzanna thought she had everything figured out: a stable job at Henderson Marketing and a beautiful marriage to George after their perfect wedding. But a week after…
A Farmer’s Surprising Success with a Young Black Angus Bull
A local farmer invested $6,500 in a young Black Angus bull, hoping it would strengthen his herd and bring new growth to his farm. At first, the…
Can You Spot the Surprising Detail Everyone Missed?
Vanity license plates tend to spark reactions—sometimes a smile, sometimes an eye-roll. Instead of a random mix of letters and numbers, some drivers use their plates to…
My Dad Turned Me Away When I Was Pregnant — 18 Years Later, My Son Knocked on His Door
When I was seventeen, one conversation changed everything. I told my father I was pregnant, hoping for understanding. Instead, his disappointment was clear. That night, I left…