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SHOWING OFF Is Not Nice
Teacher:
I'm sorry to tell you, Manoj, that you didn't get a hundred. Here is the correct grade.
(She hands back the paper and Manoj looks at his new grade.)
Manoj:
(In disbelief) A 35? I got a thirty-five?
Teacher:
(Looking down at Manoj and shaking her head) Yes. Manoj, a 35. Looking at your grade, I don't think you studied at all. Did you study at all for this test?
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Manoj:
But... Are you absolutely sure I didn't get a hundred? I told everyone in the class I made a hundred. I told them what a genius I am. You can't change my grade now!
Teacher:
You need to stop being such a show off, Manoj. No one likes to be around someone who is bragging and showing off all the time. And most of all, you need to study harder. (The teacher walks away)
Rohit:
Boy, is she right! My score of 55 doesn't look too bad all of a sudden, huh?
Manoj:
I wish I had kept my mouth shut. I mean totally shut. Now everyone will make fun of me.
Rohit:
(Laughing) Yeah, they probably will. They'll probably call you Manoj, the great Dummy from now on.
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