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Re: Generation gaps
(Speaking as a student)
Personally, I have never felt a generation gap. Our coveted mentor is our teacher and has children yet we freely talk to him and he freely talks to us. We respect him greatly because he puts so much effort into the team and he respects us because we show that we care.
I think it's very important to communicate. Although i've been a student for the last few years, most of the other students on the team have come to me if there has been a problem and I have usually communicated with our mentors. Because I don't like playing telephone, I usually let the mentors know and have them speak with the students personally. This has worked for the the most part and i'm glad.
I think people get along better once they develop a respect for each other. When we all see the sacrifices we make and the dedication we have, we come to realize that it's not about the nitty gritty details, it's about the big picture. Keeping the big picture in mind, it's easier for me to let go of a remark, attitude, etc.
Some things that help me are
1) When I am particularly moody, I make sure to repeat what I say inside my head before I say it out loud. This usually eliminates 90% of my rude remarks.
2) I always ask myself if my statement will make a difference. If it's pessimistic, the answer is no.
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Last edited by nehalita : 01-07-2006 at 00:53.
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