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My Advice for Meetings with the Principle
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The Apathy
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My Advice for Meetings with the Principle
From what I've noticed from all my meetings is that my interaction with the principal acounted to more than 70% of my punishment sentence.
So I have concluded that the meetings are in some way very important.
Be Differen't most kids go the the VP all nervous, shy and like pretty good kids. This gives you a great penalty because the Vp with think your being manipulative and that you're a big Son-of-a-bitch outside the office.
1. I've conclude that the best strategy is to act Pissed off at the VP. It makes them wonder that maybe they falsley accused you and you stand out from the other students who got their full sentence
I also noticed the more the VP talks the more Im screwed So my advice that works is to do the 80-20 rule
2.If you are speaking 80% of the time and not giving the VP time to Bullshit you then you are safe and it will be as if your the principal and she's the one in trouble. So get into a playful talkative state. If you have to lower the quality of things you say, do it. Bring an anti school book and read it if you have to, as long as you don't let her talk.
3. Body language lean back slow down your movements (Pretend your moving underwater) learn how to look people dead in the eye
When you do this people will treat you differently. You are an awesome person all you have to do is unleash your hidden Glory!
Your sentence will be much lighter and you'll gain rapport with the office people. I've had times where I was relieved to be sent to the office cause they really like me there.
This takes time and attention but when you do classmates will wonder "how you get away with things"
Master the 3 points and you'll be on your way to becoming an Office wizard.
Love Spacey
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Principal, not principle.
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That certainly would help a lot of my friends in school. One of them has gone to the principal at least 3 times per year since... like... 3rd grade?
One thing that could help is to know EXACTLY what you got in trouble for. If you feel/show remorse, you'll probably get into less trouble. It's just like parents; bow your head and say that you feel sorry, and if it was, that it was just a one time thing. Most will acquit you, unless you are a serious/repeat offender. Oh, and when in the hallways, be friends with the principal, it has helped many-a friends in my school.
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The best policy is to deny unless they can prove for certain it was you. I went to the principal every other week in 7th grade for one thing or another, and I got off on well over half of it.
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youvebeenthunderstruck Wrote:Principal, not principle.
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Sorry, dude, but I have to say, this shit doesn't work with all.
I'd done all of these things on April 16, with the addition of falling to tears at scathing remarks at the princpal and counselor that were there.
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Oni-Chiisu Wrote:of falling to tears at scathing remarks at the princpal and counselor that were there.
I think this is where you messed up. 
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Something_Spacey Wrote:Oni-Chiisu Wrote:of falling to tears at scathing remarks at the princpal and counselor that were there.
I think this is where you messed up.
Yeah probably. But they were talking so sick shit to me.
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Oni-Chiisu Wrote:Yeah probably. But they were talking so sick shit to me.
Ok, its simple then, work on the "80,20" rule. Try reading a book out loud when your alone.
Too start, read louder than you usually talk, because its better be too loud than too soft. By the end you'll talk louder subconsciously (naturally).
you'll gradually improve other voice aspects through trial and error .Just listen and adjust how your reading to what is more pleasant. Another Plus from doing this is that The more you talk the more comfortable you'll be when your talking.
Obama for example knows how to give speeches so listen to his voice for a frame of reference.
By the end you'll have a more reliable compelling voice. You'll need this when battling your principals shit tests.
If you take up this challenge never forget to Congratulate yourself continually for any progress you make. Because that my friend, is the most important lesson.
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Quote:Obama for example knows how to give speeches so listen to his voice for a frame of reference.
I wouldn't do that if my life depended on it.
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|55555| Wrote:Quote:Obama for example knows how to give speeches so listen to his voice for a frame of reference.
I wouldn't do that if my life depended on it.
I knew someone would post this...
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