In school, there are always those teachers who make the school day seem just a little bit brighter, and then there are the ones who seem to get a thrill out of your misery. If you’re struggling with a difficult teacher, here are some things to consider that might make interacting with them a little easier.

1. Put it in perspective; is your teacher having a bad day? Is it just you? Is this the first time you have had problems with this teacher? Ask yourself these questions before getting upset about a teacher’s attitude. Most of the time it will just be a one day event.

2. Try to stay on the teacher’s good side. If you follow all class rules, your teacher will not call you out. Not being called out means less confrontation.

3. Ask questions that are on topic. When a teacher knows you are involved in class, they may be more lenient to help when you fail a test or miss a homework assignment.

4. Acknowledge the teacher in the hallways. Giving a simple “hey” can easily make a teacher’s day, and win you major bonus points.

5. Offer your teacher help after school. Some one-on-one time might give you a chance to get to better know your teacher. You may end up liking them more than you thought, and learning interesting facts about them.

6. If things do not get better in class, talk to your teacher. Express your concerns on why you are having trouble with your teacher. However, remember to always respect your teacher.

7. Ask past students the best way to interact with your teacher. You may just be rubbing he/she the wrong way with the comments you make.

8.  Suck it up. Not every teacher you have is going to be your best friend. Relax, at the end out the day, you may even learn something!