Math assignment today: Choose 1 from the easy problems. Choose another 7 from the harder problems for a total of 8 problems.
Student: "If I do two problems from the easy section, can I count it as one harder problem?"
Me: "I guess that would work."
Student: "So if I do all four easy section problems, I can count it as two problems?"
What I Wanted to Say: "So, just to be clear, you're asking me if you can do 10 problems instead of 8? Go for it - you can use the extra practice."
What I Actually Said, With a Long Pause, Giving The Impression That I Really Didn't Want To Say Yes: "Well, I guess that would be OK."
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