How to do well without doing anything at all - school edition

Ok so I've found that people usually are very surprised to find out that I dont do my homework, like ever. My friends know so they dont ask anymore, but other people are usually surprised how I manage to keep my grades decent without doing more the bare minimum, and I'm not trying to sound like a know-it-all bitch that thinks shes better then you, but if you wanna know I thought I'd share some secrets with you. You might know them all and you might not know any of them, who knows?

1. Be confident!
If youve ever played poker you know that a good bluff is easily the way to victory. Same goes for school. If you havent done your homework sit in the front row where the teacher can see you. Remember your things, and dont go too long without looking up. Don't avoid eyecontact with the teacher. Challenge yourself and even if you dont know the answer, raise your hand so the teacher can see that you know the answer (this tip does not apply to math or any other classes where theres only one right answer) and if the teacher picks you, you make something up. A good tip to making something up is believing that you cant say anything wrong, if you believe it then other people will too.

2. Steal if necessary
Don't look into other peoples notes, but if someone else says something smart, REMEMBER IT so you can use it if you need it. Look for key information, especially if you havent read what you had to read. Maybe ask your friend to give you a short resume of the text so if you suddenly get asked to you at least have a clue what you're talking about.  And if someone says something that seems to please the teacher it never hurts to raise your hand and say "I agree with.. But I also think that…" and then make something up from the information you've gotten throughout the class.

3. Give a good impression
Not all classes are equally interesting but the key to giving the teacher a good impression of you is knowing when to pay attention. If a teacher is struggling with the class and everyone is looking into their laptops, raise your hand and say something, it doesnt have to be something complicated, just say something if you can, and your teacher will be happy that you at least made an effort. Remembering your books, saying hello to the teachers when you see them before class and behaving well in general, not talking badly about others (teahers, students or friends), and looking interested in what they have to say will leave the teacher with a good impression of you.

4. Hand in papers on time
If you dont do your homework its even more crucial that the papers you hand in are handed in on time or that you at least have a good excuse prepared. Since youre not studying that much you should have time to produce decent papers to maintain the teachers good impression of you.

Well those are probably the only tricks to succes if you like me, have no intention of doing your homework. I know posts like these are not helpful for everybody but I dont even know if anyone is gonna read this so I might as well write whats on my mind and well hopefully it will be helpful for someone out there. I've written posts like this before and you can see my last post about what you need to survive school right here.

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