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Pillar of the Community
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I recently found out that my math teacher (yes I am still attending school) is somewhat interested in coin collecting, and has accumulated a large amount of circulation finds and other smalll trinkets. I found out through casual conversation that he only owns a measly one Indian Head penny. So, since I acquired 4 Indian heads this weekend, I decided that I would give one to him, along with a steel penny. PS: this is just a random post... I really don't know why I posted it. PPS: sorry if this is in the wrong forum... I was quite torn because it both include Indian head and wheat pennies.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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It's great when anyone, of any age, helps spread the joy of coin collecting.
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Moderator
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Don't forget to invite him to join CCF  John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Awesome gift. Anyone loves when people give thoughtful gifts like that.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My advice, from the spouse of a long time teacher, is to be very careful and discrete when offering any sort of gift to your teacher. Don't be offended if your teacher declines your gift as accepting anything of value exposes them, and you, to all sorts of suspicion.
Edited by nfine
01/23/2017 11:43 am
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Rest in Peace
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Nfine,  In today's "climate" that could be quite dangerous... RoyCoinBoy, possibly give it after school or arrange an off-campus meet? Although, this may also raise suspicion...  ...mail it maybe? That is a very nice thoughtful gesture. Its young men like you that give hope for our future!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Mailing might be an option... don't know if I'd be able to find his address though..
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Your very own "Coins for A's" program!  |
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Valued Member
United States
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Good for you but, don't expect an "A" in math class
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If I was the teacher, I would refuse your gift until you are no longer his student. It has nothing to do with you. It is just the amount of scandals surrounding teachers today. It's a CYA thing.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I hate that a thoughtful and generous gesture like that has turned to a concern about foul play. I say offer the gift as purely a gift (no strings attached) and if declined, you know at least part of the reason. If that happens, you can always tell him about CCF! I'm assuming this is HS and I had several teachers I would have thought the same about and would not have been worried about offering a gift like this. Part of it depends on your relationship with the teacher. You could most likely easily find his address but, that would be the most awkward way to approach it. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
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Pillar of the Community
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I'm also thinking of typing everything on the gift, so he can't tell it's my handwriting... but on the other hand, I'm like the only one who has any interest in coins.... :/
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Or, I could wait till the end of the year, so he literally CANT give it back. (I'm switching buildings next year)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Perfect. At that point he isn't your teacher anymore, and (I'm assuming) won't be in the future. This sounds like the best way to go, by far.
And I say give it to him in person. In the mail, or dropped on his desk anonymously sounds way more suspicious than giving it to him in front of people. Just do it on the last day of school.
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01/24/2017 08:16 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Roy that is a very generous offer. As several have said, this can create a potential issue -sad that we live in that type of world where a nice gesture is taken as something else. I think your own comment of waiting until the end of the year would be a great option. After class or before you leave school that day. Above all else, the simple fact you are doing this speaks volumes about you.  |
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I hate that a thoughtful and generous gesture like that has turned to a concern about foul play. I say offer the gift as purely a gift (no strings attached) and if declined, you know at least part of the reason. Uhhh, he can face disciplinary action for accepting the gift. I was talking to one of my teachers from high school and they are forbidden to accept gifts from students. Because of all the sex scandals, they are more strict than ever and, also, they are very clear in wanting to create a separation between students and teachers. It does not matter if he offers the coin with "no strings attached." The teacher could lose his job. Some school districts are more strict than others. It's also to avoid things like this happening. This I read on Yahoo yesterday. Dallas teacher blackmailed for $28,000 to hide relationship with studenthttp://kxan.com/2017/01/25/dallas-t...ith-student/ |
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