Yesterday one of my International* students, who had come to office hours, told me delightedly and sincerely that I looked like his grandfather.

He clearly meant this as a compliment, and I received it as such.

Mostly. 😬 😱 💞

*L1 Arabic, if that helps.

#uhOh #students #compliment?

Today, a different student told me that he'd described me as looking 'old, but cool' to another person, who identified me correctly by that description.

🧓 🥶 ✊ 🎉