A long story made short: A friend of mine studies psychology at a university. She wants to change her personal tutor because he’s been a real asshole to her. It can be done, but she has to provide the reason for the change.
Obviously, saying “tutor is an asshole” is out of the question. Can anybody think of a good excuse that will be plausible and at the same time won’t offend the tutor?
Thanks 
Keep the reason education-based. Something along the lines of incompatible teaching/learning styles would probably do it. How detailed does the reason need to be?
Does she NEED a personal tutor?
I had one last year, but never met him, as I never needed to. If she doesn’t really need one, could she just avoid him rather then switching?
If not, her excuse could be something like “incompatable personalities.”
Thank you guys!
I guess the reason doesn’t have to be too detailed. I am not quite sure if a reason is really needed at all, since they don’t have to put it in paper form. I suppose the request for a reason was more or less informal.
I agree. Tutors are not all that usefull, especially at pre-graduate level. But she has some health issues and there are times she needs extensions of deadlines or extra help with some courses and such.
I agree with AngelicGemma. “Incompatible personalities” should be sufficient for people to understand and make the change.