Playing stupid can have an advantage? (1 Viewer)

[Domsky]

Question, I was wondering if playing stupid/dumb in class can have an advantage during when a test might come up...I mean it is a wise thing to act dumb so people don't copy you until the moment when u surprise everyone in class that u got the best mark in class???

 

[Aysce]

It's not wise or unwise - it's pointless.

I doubt that people would try to copy you in exams anyway and they would just be stunned for like a few seconds and move on from what just happened ie. Deem you as smart or you just fluked it.

 

[Domsky]

good point but trust me, people in my class is extremely DESPERATE..lol

 

[Shadowdude]

Well, if people copy others in an exam or something - then it's cheating.

The only way this could even possibly have an advantage is in assignments where people may contact you for help. But even then, you're not obliged to...?

 

[Absolutezero]

You could only really do it once before people realised anyway. There's no point.

 

[Domsky]

You could only really do it once before people realised anyway. There's no point.

true but then again...like wat i said they are extremely dumb..so it might take a while...haha

 

[Aysce]

Domsky, I come across as one of those guys who unintentionally act stupid when talking with people, socialising etc but when I achieved pretty good academic results, people were surprised and just realised that I was "smarter than expected". Nothing major.

 

[Domsky]

ok...

 

[Carrotsticks]

Alternatively, you could seek self-validation in better ways.

 

[Absolutezero]

More to the point, it's not actually achieving anything. If your worried about people copying off you; those people are still going to be copying, just off someone. It doesn't put you in any advantaged position.

 

[such_such]

Just tell them that you don't like people copying your work. Playing dumb is not going to work. Maybe once, but that's it. Once you get a high mark once, they expect more from you each time.

So yeah, be assertive

 

[enoilgam]

This is going to sound a bit nuts - but I think that in some situations, it can be an effective technique. If you act stupid or like a bludger, it may cause some people to discount you as a threat. Although that doesnt seem like a big deal, it can cause some people to develop a false sense of security. I remember when I was in year 12, with economics the top 2 or 3 guys acted like the biggest bludgers in class, but come exam time they pulled out massive marks. For some reason, their whole bludger routine somehow spread throughout the class (I think most people saw that they were bludging and this made them feel less guilty about their own procrastination). Even after these guys kept getting big marks, most of the class kept thinking they were bludgers (you would be suprised how slow people at to catch on). I know this whole response sounds ridiculous, but the OP shouldnt be laughed off entirely - it think its a case of "so crazy it might just work". But seriously though, the best strategy is hard work.

 

[Absolutezero]

This is going to sound a bit nuts - but I think that in some situations, it can be an effective technique. If you act stupid or like a bludger, it may cause some people to discount you as a threat. Although that doesnt seem like a big deal, it can cause some people to develop a false sense of security. I remember when I was in year 12, with economics the top 2 or 3 guys acted like the biggest bludgers in class, but come exam time they pulled out massive marks. For some reason, their whole bludger routine somehow spread throughout the class (I think most people saw that they were bludging and this made them feel less guilty about their own procrastination). Even after these guys kept getting big marks, most of the class kept thinking they were bludgers (you would be suprised how slow people at to catch on). I know this whole response sounds ridiculous, but the OP shouldnt be laughed off entirely - it think its a case of "so crazy it might just work". But seriously though, the best strategy is hard work.

But how did that pay off as an advantage for them. You should be working to the best of your ability, regardless of other students. Whether someone could be competing with you should be irrelevant.

 

[enoilgam]

But how did that pay off as an advantage for them. You should be working to the best of your ability, regardless of other students. Whether someone could be competing with you should be irrelevant.

Agree 100%. Some people arent as logical - people see that others arent working and they feel a little less guilty about bludging themselves. Its like, with a selective school most people say that an advantage is that the competitivness encourages you to do better. This is the same thing only in reverse. But as I said I agree with you 100%, you shouldnt be distracted by what others are or arent doing

 

[Galapagos]

I've always been one of those people that "surprise" the class when test results come out.

I don't do it on purpose, I just couldn't give a damn about what everyone else thinks so I don't boast or act like a smart ass, like some people do.

Using it as an exam technique is an interesting proposition, and it might actually work as long as you can keep your resulting marks/ranks secret (not always possible).

My tip is simple: work hard and smart, don't pay any more attention to your "opponents" than they deserve, and be humble.

 

[mylucky9]

I play stupid to get back at my so-called friend. He'll rub anything into my face, that bitch.

 

[jnney]

I don't think it's necessary, and I wouldn't do it.

Why is there a need to surprise people? There's no advantage in that. You will experience a momentary sense of self satisfaction, and that's it.

 

[Riproot]

I don't think it would give you an advantage at all. I think the people "playing stupid" actually believe they're stupid. I don't think you can do it with success without actually believing it.

E.g. I "act" stupid, but really I just am.
Also, my friend knew a girl in her school that she thought was like stupid as fuck (didn't even know the two major political parties) and she topped most of her subjects at school (history, and stuff) and got 98.XX ATAR.

 

[powlmao]

Alternatively, you could seek self-validation in better ways.

Read my mind.

 

[Levity]

Wow this thread is so troll. Who cares what other people do and think just try your best.