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Codename Gordon · 2006 September 2nd, 08:06 PM

It is better to be underrated by people than to be overrated by them.

Each and every person has to conform to certain expectations expressed from the people around him. When these people overestimate you, you are in danger of letting them down. It is better to be underestimated by people so that you always have something to surprise them with.

Overestimation of a person's skills could prove to be very misleading. The usual consequence of such an attitude is disappointment. Recently, a friend of mine sat for the TOEFL examination. I was aware of his eagerness and diligence and expected him to wind up with a magnificent result. I was just about to tell everyone I knew about how well he will do when my friend phoned me and stated that he had only 260 out of 300 points. It was then I realized how misleading and disappointing one's high expectations can be.

When people underestimate you, you have nothing to lose. On the contrary, you are actuated to prove that the opinions of others are amiss. I will never forget the summer of 2001 when I was preparing to take the Cambridge FCE. I was at the age of 12 and everyone around me was constantly inferring that I could never pass such a complicated test. Others' statements only had a positive influence on my preparation. I was more stimulated and industrious than ever before and finally scored a B on the test. Everybody was baffled. Perhaps I wouldn't have had such a good result if it hadn't been for the others' underestimation.

Overestimation can be very harmful for one's reputation. However, when one is underestimated, one becomes determined to prove others wrong and to reveal one's full potential.

eXaMsTaR · 2006 September 16th, 04:22 AM

very nice.keep it alive

**Erin** · 2006 October 7th, 10:13 PM

Codename, that's a nice essay, but it's too short (i.e., it's undeveloped); you should try for two long body paragraphs or three shorter ones. I like your examples, but they are too similar since you talk about standardized tests in both.

This is about a high 3 or low 4 essay.

Keep trying!

Codename Gordon · 2006 October 8th, 01:32 PM

Thanks, eXaMsTaR and Erin. I'll have your notes in mind.

danny411 · 2008 November 28th, 12:19 AM

you have some general terms. Maybe define what population you are talking about ?

What people ? in what situation? Maybe say in business people are overestimated or underestimated?

2006 September 2nd, 08:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Codename Gordon AUBG Junior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 233	Please Grade My Essay: Overrated/Underrated by others - which is better? It is better to be underrated by people than to be overrated by them. Each and every person has to conform to certain expectations expressed from the people around him. When these people overestimate you, you are in danger of letting them down. It is better to be underestimated by people so that you always have something to surprise them with. Overestimation of a person's skills could prove to be very misleading. The usual consequence of such an attitude is disappointment. Recently, a friend of mine sat for the TOEFL examination. I was aware of his eagerness and diligence and expected him to wind up with a magnificent result. I was just about to tell everyone I knew about how well he will do when my friend phoned me and stated that he had only 260 out of 300 points. It was then I realized how misleading and disappointing one's high expectations can be. When people underestimate you, you have nothing to lose. On the contrary, you are actuated to prove that the opinions of others are amiss. I will never forget the summer of 2001 when I was preparing to take the Cambridge FCE. I was at the age of 12 and everyone around me was constantly inferring that I could never pass such a complicated test. Others' statements only had a positive influence on my preparation. I was more stimulated and industrious than ever before and finally scored a B on the test. Everybody was baffled. Perhaps I wouldn't have had such a good result if it hadn't been for the others' underestimation. Overestimation can be very harmful for one's reputation. However, when one is underestimated, one becomes determined to prove others wrong and to reveal one's full potential. _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ You can't be happy if you depend on the approval of others.

2006 September 16th, 04:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
eXaMsTaR Within my grasp! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 119	very nice.keep it alive _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _

2006 October 7th, 10:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Erin Did it. Forum Admin Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: USA Posts: 8,716	Codename, that's a nice essay, but it's too short (i.e., it's undeveloped); you should try for two long body paragraphs or three shorter ones. I like your examples, but they are too similar since you talk about standardized tests in both. This is about a high 3 or low 4 essay. Keep trying! _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ ☼ It's BACK! Sentence Correction ☼ 98 fans on Facebook. 902 to go!

2006 October 8th, 01:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Codename Gordon AUBG Junior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 233	Thanks, eXaMsTaR and Erin. I'll have your notes in mind. _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ You can't be happy if you depend on the approval of others.

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2008 November 28th, 12:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
danny411 I JUST got here. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7	you have some general terms. Maybe define what population you are talking about ? What people ? in what situation? Maybe say in business people are overestimated or underestimated?

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