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I would like to share my perspective on this matter, not to take sides, add fuel to the issue, or call out anyone again, but hopefully to remind everyone of something worth reflecting on.
Una, I understand where the original concern is coming from. Regardless of where we are, a table is generally intended for placing things, especially food, and not necessarily for sitting or putting our feet on. Kahit na sabihin pa nating mukhang malinis naman yung lamesa, hindi pa rin natin sigurado kung may dumikit or nag stay na maliliit na dumi and germs diyan, tapos kakainan ng other students. It is not about restricting anyone's freedom to use a public space, rather it about recognizing that our freedom also comes with responsibility. Just because we are allowed to do something does not automatically mean that it is always the most appropriate thing to do
At the same time, i also understand the point naman ni ate girl na BPHED. Public spaces are for everyone, and nobody deserve to be treated differently or looked down on just because of their major, short, or personal circumstances. However, I hope we also understand that accepting someone's concern doesn't mean we're allowing them to disrespect us. Sometimes, it simply means that we're willing to listen and consider that maybe there is something we can do better. Ilayo natin yung usapang ito, sa pagiging BPHED niyo, kasi kahit anong major yung na andon, ma ca-call out at ma ca-call out siya or sila, kasi mali nga na umupo sa lamesa, kuha ba?
Katulad din ng sinabi mo we are all future teachers, so maybe this is something we should really reflect on? we always talk about values, discipline, respect and proper conduct that we want in our future student, pero paano natin matuturo yun sa kanila kung sa atin pa lang hindi na natin siya ma practice. It is about the kind of example we show, even in the simplest things. again, huwag natin i-connect ang issue na ito sa major natin. maybe we have to become too used to seeing our difference as a competition, well in fact we are all preparing for the same proffesion. lahat tayo may kanya kanyang lakas, responsibilities, and that should be enough reason for us to respect one another.
To the person who originally raised the concern, i aslo hope na kung may pagkakataon, we learn to address these things directly and respectfully. If you saw someone doing something inappropriate, a simple reminder at the moment might have been enough to prevent the issue from becoming bigger disscussion here sa freedomwall. While i understand your concerns, i hope you also reconsider your choice of words, "squammy" really? we can correct someone's behavior without degrading the person.
Going back, kay ateng BPHED, i hope you also realize that not every criticism is an attack against you or to your major. There's a difference between being disrespected and being reminded of something we might need to reconsider. We can defend ourselves without dismissing every concern, just as we can acknowledge a mistake without feeling that our dignity is being taken away.
And to those people in the comment section normalizing that kind of practice na hayaan yung tao na upuan yung lamesa na dapat kainan, i hope we become more mindful of how we express our opinions. Imagine "sana nagdala ka ng basahan letche"? responding to sarcasm with more sarcasm will not solve anything. If we genuinely value respect, then we should practice it even when we disagree. Sometimes, a simple "sorry" "i understand your concern" or kahit "I'll be mindful next time" is not a sign of defeat naman. It is a sign of maturity and accountability. May mawawala ba talaga sa atin kapang marunong tayong umamin, makinig at mag adjust when necessary?
A concern does not have to become an insult, a correction does not have to become humiliation, and a disagreement does not have to become a competition. We can stand up for ourselves while remaining respectful of others. We can defend our dignity without diminishing someone else's.
Wala namang kailangan kampihan dito. Hindi kailangan may manalo o may matalo. Hindi rin kailngan may isang major na ibaba para lang mapatunayan na tama yung isa. Walang major na connected sa isyung ito. We're all future teachers. We may have different specializations, perspectives, and experiences, but we are all expected to teach beyond the four walls of a classroom.
I hope everything settles peacefully. Sana after this, mas matuto tayong makinig, umunawa, tumanggap ng puna, at magbigay ng respeto. After all, we cannot teach what we are not willing to practice ourselves.
Let us not be teachers who are only good at teaching values, but teachers who are willing to live by them
Submitted: November 1, 2026 1:10:38 PM PST