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SHOWING OFF Is Not Nice
Rohit:
I thought the test was really hard. You must be very smart to get a hundred without studying.
Manoj:
Well, Rohit, it might be hard for an average student like you, but not for me. I could've made a hundred on that test in my sleep.
Rohit:
Get outta here! No one can make a hundred in their sleep.
Manoj:
I can. Iam Manoj, the great Genius. The smartest student in the whole world. (Looking around and spotting Anjali) Hey, there's Anjali. She thinks she's so smart. Wait till I tell her what I got on my test. Hey Anjali!
Rohit:
Well, I have got to go and study. I need to do well next week. I hope I get a hundred next time. (Slowly starts walking away)
Manoj:
I'd like to help you, but I don't have time to waste on average students like you.
(Just then, the teacher walks up.)
Manoj:
Look, the teacher is coming. I bet she is glad that she has such a smart boy in her class. I imagine she wants to announce it to the class or put my picture up on the board.
Teacher:
Manoj, I have been looking everywhere for you. I need to see your spelling test.
Manoj:
(Pulls his paper from a notebook & hands it to the teacher) Sure, here. Do you want to frame it, or put it in the local newspaper? Either one will be fine with me.
Teacher:
That's not why I am here. My teaching assistant mis-graded some papers and I need to check some of them.
Manoj:
(Looking extremely smug and confident) I don't think there's any mistake with mine.
(The teacher takes a few seconds to look over Manoj's paper & makes a few corrections)
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