<p>I have a problem with other students asking if I can hand them my homework so they can copy it and receive credit from the teacher before the teacher comes to check. It’s really annoying…why should you gain credit if you didn’t make it a priority? But at the same time, it is difficult to say no. As much as others say, “just say no,” it really isn’t that easy. I’d recommend actually saying something jokingly about charging them money (as someone else said), because if you only say no, it can come out as really mean (though it isn’t).</p>
<p>Just pretend to be busy or say your not sure if what you did is right and to ask someone else</p>
<p>I used to say, “I don’t get it and I think all my answers are wrong,” but they still persisted anyway.</p>
<p>This is probably because they saw the 100s and 105s I was making, but hey. MAYBE you should say really dumb things during class and pretend you’re of lower intelligence so everyone can be shocked in senior year when you’re revealed to be valedictorian and no one ever asked to copy your work.</p>
<p>(PS: Don’t actually say dumb things during class).</p>
<p>Well, you can continue doing their work and raising their GPA for them (and run the risk of getting caught copying which will stay on your permanent record and may affect college admissions), or you can knock it off. The key to saying no is to not give a reason. Just say no, then walk away. If the person continues to bug you, just keep repeating, “No, sorry, I can’t. It’s not a good time…” and keep on walking.</p>
<p>work it in the old way:</p>
<p>just say: I CAN’T DO YOUR WORK.</p>
<p>@austinmshauri I don’t think it usually raises their GPA because if they don’t do the homework, typically they’re going to do badly on the tests, but yes. That’s the whole principle of the matter. It’s not fair and it’s selfish of them to even ask. When you’re stuck sitting beside someone who continually asks, you can’t keep on walking though. I really think the best way to handle this is to use humor lightheartedly so you don’t make any enemies but establish the fact that you aren’t going to be taken advantage of.</p>
<p>Another option:
Start sobbing. People get uncomfortable when faced with tears.</p>
<p>I think it’s the opposite of yes, correct me if I’m wrong.</p>