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  Date : 2012-04-18
Student is shocked to spy professor¡¯s feet of clay

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DEAR ABBY: I am a 19-year-old student taking courses at a community college. One of my classes is taught by a great professor who also works at a state college teaching other teachers.
 
After an evening class with him one night, I returned to the classroom because I forgot something and ended up walking with him back to the parking lot. While putting stuff into my car I saw him get into another student's car. I waited a while without them realizing I was there and ended up seeing my professor and this student smoking weed and fooling around.
 
I feel angry and betrayed knowing he would put his career in danger. They are both consenting adults, but I don't know whether I should report it or not. What do you think? ­ BETRAYED STUDENT ON THE WEST COAST
 
DEAR STUDENT: Unless you have ABSOLUTE PROOF that your professor was smoking something other than tobacco, I think you should keep your mouth shut. As you said, he was with another consenting adult. Are you sure your feelings of anger and betrayal aren't jealousy? Because you asked what I think, I'll tell you: Mind your own business.
 
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DEAR ABBY: I'm 14 and a ballet dancer, although I just started dancing seriously at 12. I have been in some shows and my teacher has started me on pointe work. It has become my dream to dance professionally.
 
When I confided it to my mother, she told me it would be impossible. I take two classes a week, but I will be taking more - possibly five - this year. Should I continue with my dream or pursue something else? I know it's a tough profession to work in, but it is what I love. ¡ª DANCING FOR JOY IN SAN DIEGO
 
DEAR DANCING FOR JOY: A career in dance requires strength, determination, discipline and sacrifice. These are all traits that will serve you well regardless of what profession you decide to pursue when you're older. The person you should ask this question of is your ballet teacher, who is better able to evaluate your talent than I can at a distance.
 
But I urge you to stick with dance as long as it interests you. Even if you don't eventually become a performer, you could become a choreographer, a teacher or find a rewarding career in some other capacity with a dance company.
 
Now is not the time to give up on this dream.

 
* feet of clay °¨ÃçÁø ¾àÁ¡ (=a character flaw that is usually not readily apparent)

* fool around ³ë´Ú°Å¸®´Ù, ³î¾Æ³ª´Ù (=to spend time idly, aimlessly, or frivolously)
 
* confide Åоî³õ´Ù (=reveal in private; tell confidentially)

* serve (someone) well µµ¿òÀÌ µÇ´Ù (=to help to achieve something)

* stick with ~À» °è¼ÓÇÏ´Ù (=to continue to do or use something)
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