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Zygroth

Hmm, does anyone know what the accepted etiquette is when it comes to giving presents to supervisors?

I wasn't aware that this was instituted enough to even have etiquette ... I've certainly never done it. What's the context?

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jcb914

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If it says "NO" under "Released" then this means that the supervisor has submitted your report and it is ready, but your DoS has either not got round to checking it and "releasing" it for your eyes, or he/she does not want you to see it before your end-of-term DoS meeting.

Reply 8102

jcb914

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Zygroth

Hmm, does anyone know what the accepted etiquette is when it comes to giving presents to supervisors?

Reply 8103

Supergrunch

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Zygroth

Hmm, does anyone know what the accepted etiquette is when it comes to giving presents to supervisors?

Depends very much on the supervisor and subject and so on. In general, people probably don't give presents, but there are many exceptions.

Reply 8104

TheUnbeliever

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jcb914

If it says "NO" under "Released" then this means that the supervisor has submitted your report and it is ready, but your DoS has either not got round to checking it and "releasing" it for your eyes, or he/she does not want you to see it before your end-of-term DoS meeting.

Ah, then I can probably expect it soon, then, since he strongly suggested we read them in preparation. Thanks.

Reply 8105

Zygroth

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Catsmeat

I wasn't aware that this was instituted enough to even have etiquette ... I've certainly never done it. What's the context?

Someone was going to give something to a really good supervisor, which isn't a stupid idea really, so I was wondering if it was common or not. Guess not :p:

Reply 8106

scarlet ibis

I've never given anything to a supervisor. One wonderful supervisor gave all his supervisees gifts when we finished our first year though, with little personalised notes saying how he was proud of our acheivements! Very sweet. I miss him, he was a great supervisor.

Reply 8107

Catsmeat

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Zygroth

Someone was going to give something to a really good supervisor, which isn't a stupid idea really, so I was wondering if it was common or not. Guess not :p:

It would never occur to me, is all. I've certainly been given things by supervisors (tea, unpublished papers, and so on), but not the other way around. It's a strangulated gift economy.

Reply 8108

visesh

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Rich19

4 supervisions, 5 lectures, 2 practicals :biggrin:

Three more days in GP, a day of ethics, three reports, and a week of lectures/seminars (0800-1800) :biggrin:

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Reply 8109

visesh

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jcb914

If it says "NO" under "Released" then this means that the supervisor has submitted your report and it is ready, but your DoS has either not got round to checking it and "releasing" it for your eyes, or he/she does not want you to see it before your end-of-term DoS meeting.

My DoS hasn't released any of my reports since...Lent 2006.

Reply 8110

Dogkicker91

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Anyone know if theres anywhere where you can get parking for 24-48 hours?

Reply 8111

visesh

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On street parking on Cranmer road opposite Selwyn, and Adams road near Robinson.

This is assuming you mean free parking. Those roads are a little dangerous in terms of car crime, but I've parked there for years with no issues.

Reply 8112

Craghyrax

OP

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scarlet ibis

OoO thanks! I'll have a look in Oxfam.

And can I just walk into the Grad Cafe (I assume that's the one in the grad pad by the river) or do i need a card of some sort? I have an alumni card but that's it. And how late is it open?

Open to anyone (including asian tourists :rant:

) and 9-9 every day other than bank holidays.

scarlet ibis

I really like the bright red tech top you passed on to me. It is admittedly quite a lurid colour, but it works well, and its great for winter training!

Yay

Catsmeat

There's definitely something to support the notion that, when doing sports, it's okay to look utterly ridiculous. Anyway, I'm not going riding today; I'm still feeling weak after this weekend, and don't think that it'll do much good. Tomorrow looks like a safer bet.

I know how you feel. I was going to gym tonight but now I'm shaking with tiredness :frown:

Catsmeat

The Pratchett materials in Borders where being stocked somewhere else when I just went through; possibly they're reselling them as wholesale ...

You're not serious... :eek3:

I'll go and look again tomorrow; where should I look for them? And what does 'wholesale' mean?

Reply 8113

munro90

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visesh

My DoS hasn't released any of my reports since...Lent 2006.

JF or AM? tbh i'm not surprised either way :p:

(as much as i love AM :love:

)

Reply 8114

Craghyrax

OP

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Hah... I hate facebook and marketing. Terry Pratchett ads have started appearing on the ad widget thing...

Catsmeat

It would never occur to me, is all. I've certainly been given things by supervisors (tea, unpublished papers, and so on), but not the other way around. It's a strangulated gift economy.

I gave my DoS a present at the end of last year as she practically saved my coursework with all the drafts she read and comments she made.

Reply 8115

ukdragon37

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Craghyrax

Hah... I hate facebook and marketing. Terry Pratchett ads have started appearing on the ad widget thing...

There were a load of Terry Pratchetts on a big table in Waterstone's today.

Reply 8116

visesh

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munro90

JF or AM? tbh i'm not surprised either way :p:

(as much as i love AM :love:

)

The latter. JF was my DoS for my first Michaelmas.

AM is one of the nicest people I know, despite being a little absent minded!

Reply 8117

Craghyrax

OP

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ukdragon37

There were a load of Terry Pratchetts on a big table in Waterstone's today.

Well yeh, but was it discounted?

Ben and Jerry's ice cream is faaaaaar too sickly for me. Where's strawberry cheesecake frozen yoghurt when you need it?

I went into borders today and it make me feel ill. I really can't buy stuff from closing down sales.

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