The Secret of Being Smart AND Popular In School

Can kids be smart and popular with their classmates at the same time? Apparently so: English researchers have found the secret of how high-achieving students can avoid being called "nerds." First: be attractive (and/or athletic) ...

Research in nine state secondary schools in England found that the vast majority of "alpha" girls were thought of as physically attractive by classmates, had long straight hair, wore make-up to school and used lots of hair accessories, when this was allowed by the uniform code.

The "alpha" boys, were perceived to be "cute". Many had gelled or styled shorter hair, carried banded sports bags and wore their ties in a "jaunty" or casual way.

Bright boys' prowess on the playing field was also an important factor in ensuring they avoided derision.

... and two: have a "fall guy" as a friend:

Researchers also identified a "fall guy" phenomenon whereby alpha pupils gain kudos by having a best friend who is more disruptive at school, while avoiding facing the discipline that is meted out to the friend.

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Is this meant to be important research? I got good grades, was in honors classes, and was in well with just about every clique without necessarily being associated with one. Big deal. If you do your work and you are friendly, there really is no need to put lipstick on in class, is there?
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Living by the Golden Rule while learning to care what YOU think about yourself rather than what other people do is the real key to this kind of thing.

If you like yourself, other people other people are more inclined to follow along. Be your own biggest fan.
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So wait, you are telling me that good looking kids who are sociable, extroverted, and wear fashionable clothing, you say that these kids are popular !?

wow, who would have guessed it?
amazing.

Next up : Bears, what do they do in the woods?
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