No maverick, my reply to your original post was made simply because I could not believe that anyone proporting to be an English teacher could write, and presumably speak, in such an apalling manner. Of course, if you are not a native speaker then it's quite understandable, however if you have paid and taken a course in the English language , I should ask for a refund as you've been duped !.

Just so that you know,'gobsmacked' is in British English slang:

surprised: shocked: apalled: disgusted.

Take your pick.