I don't like to participate in class because people always take it the wrong way. It's either I am talking too much, contributing too much or being too smart. I am not ashamed to speak up or participate, however, it's like my peers don't want to learn from me. We are in the same class and apparently that constitutes for aptitude-- so no need for my opinion. I participate anyway; I do not care what people think because, quite frankly, people do not think.
Every time I try to answer one of their questions or the teacher's question, I notice the familiar look of exasperation. It's so funny because they actually want to know my answer, but they seem tired of the same scene-- them with the questions and I with all the answers. Someone told me, I changed. She said I was more focused on schoolwork and my education in 9th or tenth grade. And now .. not so much. I told her the only thing that changed was my arrogance. I got rid of it. She only knew I was "focused" in school because I used to boast about it. To anyone reading this, believe me, arrogance, egotism and overconfidence are three deadly diseases and would kill every talent you possess. Do not catch it.
Interesting that you don't like to participate, but you still do. Why is that exactly?
ReplyDeleteThis is actually the first blog that i read today that made sense. I think you shouldn't care about how your classmates feel they are probably just jealous because you have all the answers and they don't.
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