Receiving tokens of appreciation during Teacher’s Day is one of the most exciting aspects of being a teacher. However, this is not the case for this one teacher.
Recently, the wife of a Malaysian teacher admitted that sometimes she throws away gifts received from students, especially those purchased from RM2 shops. This revelation shocked everyone.
“I’ll just throw”
This revelation surfaced when a Facebook user shared a screenshot of her comment under a post.
The teacher’s wife expressed that she often feels overwhelmed seeing gifts stacked up in their house.
“As the wife, it’s overwhelming to see. I often find myself getting rid of items like photo frames or things that were bought from RM2 shops,” she said.
However, she also noted that some gifts, like a wall clock from an RM2 shop, can be useful. She emphasised that receiving items like limes, torch ginger, or wrapped chili peppers from the market is also appreciated as gifts.
The Facebook user who shared the screenshot mentioned that even if the male teacher doesn’t mind much about the gifts they receive, some of these gifts are actually cherished, patiently awaiting the perfect moment to be put to use.
Furthermore, he expressed gratitude towards the thoughtful students who consistently remember to present gifts and souvenirs as tokens of appreciation for Teacher’s Day.
Netizens were stunned
This post instantly garnered the attention of many and sparked a range of reactions from netizens.
Some teachers, who themselves believe they are teachers, have shared their thoughts about this matter.
“Oh, I have so many gifts from my students… I’ve never thrown away. I know how delightful it is for my students to give us presents. Even if it’s just a pen, I’ll use it until the ink runs dry before disposing of it… How would they feel if they knew their gift ended up being thrown away?”
“I never throw away gifts from my students, even just a piece of postcard. Back when I served in Sarawak and later moved back to Semenanjung, I brought everything along. The surplus mugs I received, I donated to the school cleaners. Pens, which were plentiful, I distributed to younger siblings and cousins who were still in school. Alhamdulillah, I can extend the blessings to the givers of these gifts.”
“I keep them all… I’ve never throw away even the smallest token of appreciation. It’s heartwarming to receive gifts. Even the naughtiest students in class remembers it.”
Well, whether it’s a handmade card, a bouquet of flowers, or a simple token, what matters most is the thought and effort behind the gesture.
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