Successful Writing Tutor

Believe it or not, going on a first date and being a writing tutor have many similarities. There is a wide scope of tasks men should accomplish if they want their first date to be a successful one. Men should do certain little things before, during, and at the end of each first date that could potentially contribute to their overall success. A successful writing tutor shares many of the same qualities as a man who plans a memorable first date. The list goes on and on but creating a confident image, asking meaningful questions, complimenting specifically and appropriately, and leaving a positive image of yourself in hopes of a second encounter are all qualities that both a charming man and a great writing tutor possess.
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It would not be acceptable to tell your date “you look smokin’ hot,” as she gets into your car. While I’m sure the lovely lady entering the vehicle looked fantastic, it would surely make her feel at least slightly uncomfortable. Instead, an appropriate and specific compliment such as, “Your hair looks really pretty tonight. Did you get it done anywhere special?” would likely bedazzle most women. However, there is no formula to giving a successful compliment and reactions will vary from girl to girl The second compliment is far more likely to generate a positive response, as it is more meaningful, specific, and appropriate. As a writing tutor, it is important to praise specifically. According to my mentor, Azeem Khan, if a compliment is too general, it may be hard for the writer to know your compliments are genuine even if they truly are. Telling a writer these are “great ideas” or this is “wonderful information” may seem like great things to say. However, this information is too vague and may ultimately confuse the writer because it may be difficult for them to pinpoint what, “exactly, about the information is wonderful” (Khan). A more appropriate compliment to give to a writer would be, “I noticed you transitioned all of your paragraphs very well, which is wonderful”. When a tutor points out good writing, it will make it easier for the student to repeat in the future. Azeem once told …show more content…
If a tutor and tutee are having great conversation in the Writing Center, the tutor can specifically focus where a student needs the most help. Great questions will allow the tutee to see exactly what is necessary to improve his or her writing. There are many more qualities that a charming man and a writing tutor share, but appearing confident, asking great questions, giving meaningful and specific compliments, and leaving a positive image are a few of the most important. It seems any ladies man would effortlessly fly through a tutorial because he is already accustomed to some of the most essential skills required to be a writing tutor. And on the other hand, any great writing tutor should be able to secure a second date with