[TAG] Ya know, I've changed my mind.

[Thomas Adam]

On Sat, Nov 05, 2005 at 02:25:49PM +0000, Jimmy O'Regan wrote:
> a) Gruffly reply that we don't do other people's homework and send
> them on their way
>
> b) Gently warn them that attempts to have homework done do not go down
> well, then answer the question in a way that explains the underlying
> principles, while not directly answering the question.
>
> c) Take it as an opportunity to have some fun, and give nonsense
> answers
>
> d) Pistol whip da bum, muttering about how he ain't got no respect

All of them (both in part or all at once).  Look back at the archives
for TAG, and you will see that each and every point you have written
above has been used as a "technique" to answering such questions.

-- Thomas Adam

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