During your daily activities, it's natural for you to occasionally be reluctant to do your homework or want to take a break, for example while working in the office, studying at school, or having to go somewhere. One easy way to avoid tasks is to do activities that make you look busy, such as writing to make it look like you're focused or walking to another room as if there was something to do.
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Method 1 of 3: Pretend at Work
Step 1. Write a few sentences on paper
In any situation, you seem busy while writing something on the agenda or notepad. Leave your writing a bit messy so that other people can't read it remotely.
You do not need to write down the words related to the task. Instead, jot down a favorite lunch menu or an article script
Step 2. Stare at the whiteboard or presentation screen
If you're sitting in classrooms and meeting rooms, keep your eyes on the whiteboard or presentation screen even if you're daydreaming. In this way, you appear to be paying attention, even though your mind is wandering.
Step 3. Create doodles
This step makes it seem as if you are taking notes. However, there are opinions that say that drawing doodles can improve the ability to listen to information. Make small drawings at the edges of the paper so others don't know what you're writing.
Pay attention to the surrounding situation. If someone approaches you, turn the pages of the book to reveal a lot of writing
Step 4. Fiddle with your computer to make it look like you're busy working/studying
One way to pretend to be busy is to stay active, for example while typing or clicking the mouse. You are free to access your favorite websites, as long as other people can't see your computer screen.
- When using a computer, make sure the company doesn't take screenshots as you could be fired if you neglect your duties during working hours. If you're at school, don't get into trouble because you're not focused on studying.
- Also, make sure no one else can pass behind you and then see what you do. Open a document related to work or study so you can immediately change the display on the computer screen.
Step 5. Leave your seat and walk elsewhere
You can walk near your desk/study or go to another room, for example picking up a file on a bookshelf or filling a water bottle in the kitchen.
While in the library, pretend to be looking for books on several shelves
Step 6. Tidy the table
To seem busy, you can pretend to tidy up your work/study desk. Even if it's just stacking files or stuffing stationery in a drawer, at least you're doing something useful.
Step 7. Do something to ignore the task
For example, if a coworker reminds you of an assignment to complete, ignore it by pretending not to hear, but for now, make sure you're doing something else, like watching television, being "busy" taking notes, or reading a book. That way, you can pretend you forgot that you have to do an assignment.
Step 8. Do the tasks you are passionate about
If you want to free yourself from an unpleasant task, such as washing dishes, do other activities that are fun and rewarding. For example, offer to cook dinner so you don't have to wash the dishes.
Method 2 of 3: Using Tactics
Step 1. Use a website that serves mock working documents
Some gaming websites provide games that make players feel as if they are at work. That way, you can pass the time by playing games. If a coworker looks at your computer, he thinks you are at work.
Look for computer games that feature mock spreadsheets to pass the time. If a coworker sees it, you seem to be entering data on a spreadsheet
Step 2. Hold the phone to your ear
Even if you're not actually calling, people will think you're busy if you hold your phone to your ear while pretending to be chatting or listening to someone talk.
Step 3. Prepare answers
Make sure you are ready to answer if someone asks about your activities. Don't give the answer, "Routine duty" if someone wants to know what you do. To sound busy, you have to do something. To do this, give a short, ambiguous answer, for example, "I'm preparing a report."
Step 4. Use the "book in a book" tip
You'll have a book in your hand if you have to read a textbook or training guide. Take this opportunity to have fun by tucking in something in the book, such as a favorite novel or cell phone. However, you must remain vigilant so as not to get caught.
Method 3 of 3: Avoiding Interaction with Others
Step 1. Find a seat that is not visible to others
One way to appear busy is to be alone to avoid other people's attention, for example sitting in the back seat when attending a class or attending a meeting so you won't be seen from the front. If your boss or teacher rarely sees you, they may think you're busy.
Step 2. Go to another room or place
If you want to relax while reading a book, don't let your boss or teacher see it. Find a safe place to relax so you don't run into him.
Step 3. Use "office assignments" or "homework" as an excuse
If someone asks you to do something, your busy life is the best reason to turn it down. Do things as if you were working, but actually you were drawing doodles or reading the latest information on Facebook.
