(to Emer) … We thought you might benefi t from some words of advice, Emer.
Gormley: (returning to the desk) … What’s your name?
Emer:
(again uncertain, seeing as they already know her name) … em … Emer Mc Evoy?
Flynn:
Emer: Flynn:
If a teacher asks your name – just say ‘What?’
(doesn’t respond) ‘What?’
Emer: … What?
Flynn: … A little more impertinence.
Emer: (tries being impertinent) … What?
Gormley: … Not bad. Flynn:
If a teacher asks you to perform a task in class – don’t do it straight away –
Gormley: or just pretend you can’t do it – Flynn:
(Emer doesn’t respond.) Gormley: … Go on. Emer:
– or complain and say something like, ‘It’s stupid!’
impertinence: rudeness
… It’s stupid.
Gormley: (with an accent) ‘Stupid!’ Emer:
(tries the accent) … Stupid.
Gormley: Yeah better – good! Flynn: … Make sure you get caught using your phone in class – Gormley: And if the teacher says ‘Are you texting?’ Flynn: Emer:
Just say, ‘No I’m on Facebook.’ (not sure if she has to repeat this) … No …
(Mr Gormley is encouraging Emer to continue.) Emer: … I’m on Facebook. Gormley: That’s it. Flynn: Otherwise only speak when you’re spoken to. Gormley: And for God’s sake don’t use big words. Flynn: … And don’t forget to work on your accent. (Both teachers smile at Emer. She smiles back uncertainly.)
