Troy,
Good point because you are the professional and you are conducting yourself as such. I start with the saying "Courtesy is owed, respect is earned and rapport is developed." How far the students get in terms of these steps is how they conduct themselves. I will extend the courtesy but the are going to have to earn my respect, just as I strive to earn theirs, and the we can work on developing professional rapport.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
