Should I Just Ignore Some Irritating Classroom Behaviors?

Should I Just Ignore Some Irritating Classroom Behaviors?

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Photo by Jason Rosewell on Unsplash Twenty minutes into class he was already complaining. "This is too touchy feely," he said directly to me. At this point I had shared restroom and break logistics and asked everyone to introduce themselves at their tables. Thankfully I know his type. When I had people stand and meet someone new, accompanied by questions they'd already answered to make the exchange easier, he grumbled. Fifty minutes into class, he spoke directly to me about the class being different than he thought it was going to be. I confirmed that the class he wanted was probably not the one he was in. The title and objectives clearly showed what he wanted was not what he'd been signed up for. He grumbled...again. If you take some advice on dealing…
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How To Create Connection With People Who Don’t Want To Be In Training (But Have To Be)

How To Create Connection With People Who Don’t Want To Be In Training (But Have To Be)

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Photo by Andre Hunter on Unsplash The person who doesn't want to be in training, you know them too well. They let you know through their direct words or their subtle actions from the moment they walk in. They can be very unpleasant and impact the entire class. When dealing with any difficult behavior in the training space there are a few things to keep in mind: They have a story you don't knowYour response to them will determine their reaction in classIt's not your task to get them to like youDon't take it personally Your positive comments about class are not going to convince someone who doesn't want to be in training that it's a great place to be. However, if you can identify their reservations, you can connect with them: The…
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