In thinking about how to increase both your learning of statistics and my enjoyment of teaching each and every one of you this semester, I have come to the conclusion that I need to make my expectations of your in class behavior as clear as I can. At the same time, however, I will try to make equally clear that which you can expect of me. I will start with me. If I don't show up, and no one else is there in my place, then I am dead .
Funeral attendance is optional.
If I am wearing a coat and tie, then someone else will have dressed me that morning. I try to spread the teasing around so that no one gets left out. If you don't wish to be teased then let me know and I will stop. I don't know who they are yet. You might figure it out before I do.