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R U ever called by your SURNAME at school?

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In UK schools 50 years ago, it was common for teachers to call boys by their surnames. At some schools girls were also called by their surnames. Things have changed a lot in schools since then, but how much? I would like to find out what names are used in schools today. The results so far are quite surprising.
Do teachers at your school ever call pupils by their surnames?
Never
Sometimes if they're angry
Sometimes for a joke
Sometimes - I don't know why
Often
Usually
Do pupils at your school ever call other pupils by their surnames?
Never
Very rarely
Sometimes
Often
Usually
What do the boys do?
Boys call other pupils by first names only
Boys may call other boys by surnames but never girls
Boys call boys or girls by surnames equally
What do the girls do?
Girls call other pupils by first names only
Girls may call boys by surnames, but never girls
Girls call boys and girls by surnames equally
What do you feel about teachers calling you by your surname?
It's never happened to me
I totally hate it
It's irritating
It doesn't bother me
I like it
Do you feel differently about other pupils calling you by your surname?
It's never happened to me
I totally hate it
It's irritating
It doesn't bother me
I like it
Do you agree with this statement: "Teachers calling pupils by their surnames is old-fashioned and unfriendly"?
Agree
Disagree
What do you feel about this statement? "Teachers calling pupils by surnames means the teacher is more respected, pupils behave better and you can get more work done."
Agree
Disagree
What type of school do you go to?
Primary
Secondary
Private day school
Boarding school
Finally, what is your age?
Under 8
9-11
12-16
17-18
I don't believe there are any schools left in the UK where it is still school policy for staff to use pupils' surnames. If I'm wrong, post up a message!
OK
This poll was created on 2003-12-19 14:59:20 by Inquisitive