Originally Posted by Liisa

As yet, the professor had been standing by quietly, simply observing. But when Professor Lawson heard the RUDE comment, she sat her teacup down harder than intended.

"Excuse me?" she said. "Young lady, there is no need for comments like that in this meeting. We are here to work together. I asked for each of your opinions and I hope to get them. Without ridicule, yes?"

She turned to the "firstie" in question and said, "You guys are doing great. Keep it up."

Then addressing the group, "Shall we take a vote then? Live music versus DJ?"