It is a common social phenomenon for students to use code words to discuss other people's appearance. There are many reasons behind this. Here are some possible reasons and the expressions they may use: ### **1. Protecting privacy and avoiding being discovered by teachers** When students talk about their classmates' appearance, they may not want to be heard by teachers or other irrelevant people. Therefore, they will use obscure expressions or abbreviations. For example: - **"that fat tiger"** may refer to students with a fat body. - **"long face"** may refer to students with a long face. ### **2. Establishing a sense of group identity** Using unique code words can enhance the tacit understanding and sense of belonging among peers and make the communication within the group closer. For example: - **"Little Red Riding Hood"** may refer to students wearing red hats. - **"Green Tea"** may refer to students who like green clothes. ### **3. Expressing humor and teasing** Sometimes, students discuss appearance through humor and teasing to reduce the embarrassment or conflict caused by direct criticism. For example: - **"Flash Man"** may be used to describe students who run very fast. - **"Bookworm"** may refer to a classmate who likes to read. ### **4. Avoid sensitive topics** Appearance involves personal privacy and sensitive information, and direct discussion may cause embarrassment or discomfort. Therefore, using code words can avoid these sensitivities to a certain extent. For example: - **"Tall"** is used to describe a classmate who is taller, without directly mentioning the height. ### **Potential problems and suggestions** Although the use of code words can achieve the purpose of communication to a certain extent, it may also bring some negative effects, such as: - **Misunderstanding and misleading**: Code words may not be understood by everyone, resulting in confusion in information transmission. - **Potential discrimination and harm**: Some code words may have negative connotations and cause harm to the person being discussed. **Suggestions**: - Encourage students to use respectful and inclusive language and avoid using code words that may have negative connotations. - Educate students to understand the uniqueness of each person and respect the appearance and characteristics of others. - Promote positive and healthy communication methods and reduce negative comments caused by appearance. By understanding the reasons why students use code words and guiding them to adopt more positive communication methods, a more harmonious and inclusive campus environment can be created.