It's begins as a lip pucker, then a quick release of the pucker to an open mouth, creating a "smack" sound. It's not only rude, it's annoying that it has quickly become the default reaction of most students...in any situation.
The smack is commonly used instead of verbalizing phrases such as, "Pardon me, madame?" "That's not exactly true," & "I'm frustrated, please help me." ;)
Today, FN realized he had a subconscious problem of not being able to communicate without smacking. I pointed it out, which helped. I was so frustrated that he continuously smacked that I told him for each smack, he owed me $0.25.
I began a tally chart of how many times he smacked in the last 10 minutes of class. (Note: he put his hand over his mouth for 4 of those minutes, if THAT tells you anything.)
FN now owes me $8.25 (easiest $8.25 ever made in 10 minutes). I told him he had to pay & I'd put that money towards our class's Invisible Children Bracelet Campaign fund. He was ok with it, knowing it was going to a good cause, however, at the end of class he claimed, "Now, you're rich & I'm broke!"
My response: "This wouldn't happen if you'd practice using your words." Life is hard.
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