The Clean Shave

Examinations are formidable even to the best prepared, for the greatest fool may ask more than the wisest man can answer. —  Charles Caleb Colton

Preface

While preparing for oral or viva exams, remember, the examiner is only human. Unlike Vulcans (e.g. Mr Spock), human being, alas, are not 100% rational creatures. Human beings, including the examiners, may get influenced by non-academic factors such as the student's appearance, dress, mannerism, etc.

This may affect how he dispenses marks or his attitude towards the student during the exam. An examiner with positive attitude might overlook minor errors and put the students at ease and increase his comfort level.

An examiner with negative attitude may castigate the students for minor errors, may upset the student with his strict demeanour, make the student uncomfortable effecting his ultimate performance.

A smart student even after good and regular study looks for non-academic means to improve his/her performance in exams.

Exam Tip

One point is facial hair for male students. A clean-shaved face is likely to create a favourable impression than the one with the moustache. A face with a moustache is better than one with a beard. A face with an unkempt beard, 3-4 days old stubble gives the worst shabby appearance. The examiner may assume that this shabby appearance is a sign of a shabby mind. 

Therefore, don't think that a 3-4 day's unshaved face might impress the examiner that the student was studying so hard that he did not even have time for shaving. You are likely to create a negative image of a lazy and careless student.

Therefore go with a clean shaved shining face for a clean sweep shining performance in viva and interviews.

There is one exemption though if a student is having a beard for religious reason than the examiner is not likely to form a negative impression. But, go with a neat well-groomed beard. If permitted in your religion get it trimmed and shaped by barber before an exam.

— ND
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