No Upside To Being Down

(This is a high level math class in high school. The teacher just assigned us some problems to figure out and solve on our own. We have been working a few minutes when my friend speaks up.)

Friend: “I don’t get this.”

(The teacher glances up nonchalantly going back to her own book as she looked back down.)

Teacher: “Your book is upside down.”

(My friend, looking very embarrassed turns the book around. Looking at it for a few more seconds:)

Friend: “I still don’t get it.”