It’s OK to say I don’t know

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No one has the answers to everything. Some people few this as a sign of weakness, but it is actually a sign of strength. By admitting you need to look something up, you are showing confidence in yourself and the situation.

Along these same lines, I’ve known teachers that did not like to ask students for tech help. It’s ok to ask for help, and it doesn’t matter who you are asking.

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