No one is allowed to eat in my classroom. But some of these kids have to travel 2 hours to get to my school. So in the morning class, some of them show up with their breakfast (the most important meal of the day, right?). I look at them, and quietly tell them, "If you're going to eat that in my classroom, don't make a mess. Okay?" The nod (their mouth is full).
Principal walks in and sees someone eating. "Why are you eating in the classroom?"
"Mr. Burke says we can."
Keep in mind the first nine words of this post . . .