I worry that it will appear either condescending (as if I think they work for me) or lazy (as if they took care of something that I was supposed to handle).
Is there a better way to word this that makes it clear that I am simply grateful that the student received assistance and am not trying to reinforce any sort of hierarchy?
GENTLE READER: You are not, for the reasons you give, expressing gratitude, but rather admiration. If you think of it this way, Miss Manners believes the correct phrasing will follow, as in, “That was really wonderful of you to help him with that.” This will solve the jurisdictional problem . It may still sound condescending, but it is Miss Manners’ impression that scholars are trained to navigate what appears to be a common occupational hazard.
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