What Not To Say in Class

When you are taking an upper level law class, taught by a justice on the Supreme Court, it is probably best to not use vulgar language when addressing him. The other night in class, a student did just that, even though he meant no harm. In asking a question, the student used the word f*** (not that four letter word, but the one that means a bodily emission). The minute that word came out of his mouth, there was an audible gasp from a number of people and a faint titter that ran throughout the room. There was also a lot of wincing, including from the Justice. This goes under the category of "What were you thinking???"