Coup de pression (comme disent les jeunes)

On 5/10/06, Lorraine C S wrote:

Dear Mael,

Just checking to inquire why you did not submit your final essay.

Because of this I have no recourse but to give your final grade minus the biggest aspect of it-- which means a grade that does not pass the course.

Can you clarify why you did not submit the essay?

Lorraine S


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From Mael M to Lorraine C S

Re: Can you clarify why you did not submit the essay?

Dear Lorraine,

As Singaporians might say "can not"

...but I am pretty sure you can!

Sorry to be so straightforward that but this can't be anything but a mistake from your side. I've sent my essay on time and as you may have noticed, coming from a French student, that's a real challenge. You've even sent me an email confirming that you have well received it. Whether you need further proof of that, I must have everything archived somewhere in my mailbox.

I don't care about the grade as I have already validated more courses than necessary to graduate but I'd really like to get your feedback on my paper. In fact I have spent few days on it and sincerely I don't really know if it was worthwhile sacrificing some of the precious holydays before a while. Anyway, even though I can't say that I have enjoyed being locked up in the national library to write this report, I have certainly learned few things out of the process and that's probably what matters most.

Please double-check and let me know as soon as possible,

I have limited access to the Internet but I am still working in Singapore, so you can easily reach me on my mobile phone [phone]) if you need to clarify some points.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you very soon,

Regards,

Maël (remember: like meal but you have to switch the e and the a :)

Ps: Even though I am convinced that it wasn't the initial purpose of your message, I am having a lot of fun right now writing this reply and after a long day of work it's priceless. So I'd like to thank you (for that and for the fact that it felt like you poured your heart into your course.)