An Irresponsible Answer
(I can’t find my PE kit and go to see if I left it in the changing rooms. I can’t see it but find the teacher wandering around.)
Me: “I can’t find my PE kit. Have you seen it anywhere?”
Teacher: “We’re not responsible.”
Me: “I’m sure, but have you seen it?”
Teacher: “We’re not responsible if your things go missing.”
Me: “I didn’t say you were. I just wondered if you’d seen it lying around. Or if there’s a lost property bin somewhere?”
Teacher: “We’re not responsible.”
Me: “Listen carefully. I’m not trying to blame you. I’m just asking if you could help me find it.”
Teacher: “We’re not responsible!”