Buzz·Posted on Nov 30, 201323 Defining Traits Of Your Favorite TeacherWhen "teacher" = mentor, friend, and partner in crime.by Rega JhaBuzzFeed India ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Every teacher taught you a few lessons in class, but this one made time to impart some life lessons as well. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. They were the first to tell you what you were good at, and what you got right. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. And they had absolutely no qualms telling you what you should be doing better. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. You often barged into their classroom when you needed advice, and they never minded. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Which means at some point, they knew more about your life than your best friends did. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. Theirs was the only class you ever looked forward to going to, even when you dreaded all the others. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. And it was the reason you went to school on days when every bone in your body wanted to skip. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. Because they somehow managed to make the most boring subject matter exciting to learn. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Their class projects were always fun to do. 10. And their homework barely ever felt like work. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. You're still good friends with everyone else you were in their class with. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. And, no matter how long it's been, you're probably still in touch with them too. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. They let you get away with a whole lot in class, because they knew you were doing your best. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. More often than not, they joined in on the tomfoolery. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. But they always knew where to draw the line. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. There was no better feeling than getting a pat on the back from them. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. And there was no worse feeling than knowing they were disappointed in you. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. They always made sure to incentivize their classes with snacks and games. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 19. And they weren't ever afraid to get downright goofy. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 20. You always felt comfortable asking questions in their class, knowing that they'd never judge your ignorance. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 21. And, let's be real, most of the questions you asked them had nothing at all to do with the subject matter. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 22. You can still pinpoint the moment they made a comment that changed your life forever. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 23. And when you think of all the people who made you who you are, they'll always be at the top. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF