Student requests attendance from professor, her unexpected reply left everyone confused

Having a good professor is a blessing only a few lucky ones enjoy. It's not a new concept that teachers get angry when you don't talk to them with respect, like any other person. But this professor had it totally different, whose reply to a seemingly normal request has got the internet talking. Here's what happened.

What did the professor say to the attendance request?

someone please explain what i did wrong here lmaooo pic.twitter.com/T9JlY4xSRi

¡ª Vikrant (@vthkrl) September 9, 2024

Social media users are having an insightful conversation after an X user shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp exchange between him and his teacher. The article explores the professor's response to the student's text message asking to be present. Some expressed confusion with the teacher's reaction, while others discussed the value of clear communication in learning environments.

X user, known as Vikrant, expressed his confusion in a post, saying, ¡°Someone please explain what I did wrong here lmaooo.¡± He shared a screenshot of his message asking if attendance would be given if a group from their batch goes to an event.

He wrote in the text, "My name is Vikrant and I'm a student in AIML. We currently have a Computer Networks class for our section but I am participating in the *hidden name* event which is happening today, and I have a presentation for the same as well. Therefore, some of the other students and I wanted to confirm whether we will be getting attendance for this event. Thank you."

The teacher curtly responded, ¡°Is this how you talk to teachers?¡±

How did people on the internet react?

The post has received about 11,000 likes and has had over 6.7 lakh views. People have also posted a variety of comments in response to the share. Some people thought professors had a lot of anger and ego issues, other's were reminded of colonial times. Here's what some other people wrote.

Obviously you should say respected dear esteemed prof Dr xyz ofc

¡ª Megh Lomaniac (@meghlomaniac) September 9, 2024

I think that¡¯s a genuine question he might be surprised you¡¯re so formal (or not depends on in person context)

¡ª Dont call my therapist, its just a joke (@bunty2568) September 9, 2024

You could have added a ¡°Dear¡±

¡ª spazz (@arapirilous) September 9, 2024

What she, or any Indian professor, actually wants is this:

Dear [Professor's Name],

I hope you are doing well. My name is Vikrant, and I am a student in the AIML program, currently enrolled in your Computer Networks class. I¡¯m writing to kindly request your understanding, as I,¡­

¡ª Aaraynsh (@aaraynsh) September 10, 2024

What happened after the chat?

went to her office and apologised she said it was a misunderstanding and apologised to me as well

¡ª Vikrant (@vthkrl) September 9, 2024

After the confusing reply, the student went to her office and apologised and the teacher admitted that it was a "misunderstanding" and she also apologised to the student.

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