What does 'privilege' mean in this context?
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I was just reading through some of my old school stuff and found an old reference from a school teacher.
Within it, it said: 'I had the privilege of being XXXXXX's teacher...'.
I am really sorry if this is an obvious question but I in particular struggle with interpreting these things, but, what does 'privilege' mean in this context? Is this a nice thing to put in a reference?
Within it, it said: 'I had the privilege of being XXXXXX's teacher...'.
I am really sorry if this is an obvious question but I in particular struggle with interpreting these things, but, what does 'privilege' mean in this context? Is this a nice thing to put in a reference?
Thanks for your responses - I understand a bit better now!
I just have one more question, and I though I would be better asking it on this thread rather than making a new one.
I recently confided in an old friend about something. He got back saying 'Firstly I am honoured that you felt you could confide in me and I am glad you did' - In this context, what does 'honoured' mean? More generally, what does this statement mean as a whole in this context?
I just have one more question, and I though I would be better asking it on this thread rather than making a new one.
I recently confided in an old friend about something. He got back saying 'Firstly I am honoured that you felt you could confide in me and I am glad you did' - In this context, what does 'honoured' mean? More generally, what does this statement mean as a whole in this context?
ferrariF50lover said:
Tom, I'm intrigued: your English is fine, it's clearly your first language. What is it that makes you unable to understand things like this, yet keep your ability to write entirely normally?
The OP's the guy living with Aspergers, who's started a few threads asking how to interpret things us "neurotypical" people find obvious.https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
@ferrariF50lover - I understand where you're coming from. I do have a very good natural academic ability (especially in Maths, Sciences etc.) and am very proud to be at Uni through hard work. Where I naturally struggle is interpreting social situations and things with an element of subjectivity to them (e.g. things people have said/written about or to me).
Tomm98 said:
Thanks for your responses - I understand a bit better now!
I just have one more question, and I though I would be better asking it on this thread rather than making a new one.
I recently confided in an old friend about something. He got back saying 'Firstly I am honoured that you felt you could confide in me and I am glad you did' - In this context, what does 'honoured' mean? More generally, what does this statement mean as a whole in this context?
Similar to "privileged" below.I just have one more question, and I though I would be better asking it on this thread rather than making a new one.
I recently confided in an old friend about something. He got back saying 'Firstly I am honoured that you felt you could confide in me and I am glad you did' - In this context, what does 'honoured' mean? More generally, what does this statement mean as a whole in this context?
Your friend was pleased that you felt you could trust him enough to confide in you.
They are both trying to be nice.
Your teacher felt they were lucky to have you in their class. They obviously liked you a lot. So does your friend who emailed you.
I think if you take a step backwards and look at things on a wider scale, you will find a lot of people like you.
Feel free to PM me with any other questions, I can probably help you out a lot.
By the way, what course are you doing and at which university?
I think if you take a step backwards and look at things on a wider scale, you will find a lot of people like you.
Feel free to PM me with any other questions, I can probably help you out a lot.
By the way, what course are you doing and at which university?
TooMany2cvs said:
The OP's the guy living with Aspergers, who's started a few threads asking how to interpret things us "neurotypical" people find obvious.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Ah.https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
-Sorry Tom. I didn't realise and was a bit of prick there.
I wish my teachers said such nice things about me.
ferrariF50lover said:
Tom, I'm intrigued: your English is fine, it's clearly your first language. What is it that makes you unable to understand things like this, yet keep your ability to write entirely normally?
It's a good thing, by the way, your teacher's use of 'priviledge'.
Tomm98 is a very polite poster who has openly posted about his issues with Aspergers and how it affects his ability to interprete what to many may seem obvious It's a good thing, by the way, your teacher's use of 'priviledge'.
His questions are always polite and clearly allude to things which bother him. His polite manner and considerable dignity shine through from his contributions.
Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 12th October 23:48
techiedave said:
Tomm98 is a very polite poster who has openly posted about his issues with Aspergers and how it affects his ability to interprete what to many may seem obvious
His questions are always polite and clearly allude to things which bother him. His polite manner and considerable dignity shine through from his contributions.
Very well said His questions are always polite and clearly allude to things which bother him. His polite manner and considerable dignity shine through from his contributions.
Edited by techiedave on Thursday 12th October 23:48
Tomm98 said:
Thanks for your responses - I understand a bit better now!
I just have one more question, and I though I would be better asking it on this thread rather than making a new one.
I recently confided in an old friend about something. He got back saying 'Firstly I am honoured that you felt you could confide in me and I am glad you did' - In this context, what does 'honoured' mean? More generally, what does this statement mean as a whole in this context?
Ignore some of the sillier negative comments posted on here, they don't know you have Aspergers I just have one more question, and I though I would be better asking it on this thread rather than making a new one.
I recently confided in an old friend about something. He got back saying 'Firstly I am honoured that you felt you could confide in me and I am glad you did' - In this context, what does 'honoured' mean? More generally, what does this statement mean as a whole in this context?
When somebody says they had the privilege to teach you, they are saying that it was an enjoyable experience for them as you were a great student.
The honored bit is in a similar vein. You feel you can confide in the person, and they feel happy that you can do this because your friendship is strong.
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