No compromise with bench should be done. I always remain mentally prepared for faulty bench and subsequent action of getting it replaced. Go inside exam hall 20 minutes early check your seat and if there is any problem raise your request with teacher (in all probability he/she will try to ignore you) if they don't replace your seat go to UPSC personnel at centre they are mostly old age person and are very helpful request him politely, most of the time these person will solve your issue without any problem.I need some advice. I always wanted to know how do you guys mentally prepare for things beyond your control and not be anxious?To give you an example, I found my bench in the essay paper this year to be very shaky. Being the 1st paper, I kinda went blank for 5-10 minutes thinking how am I going to write 9 papers on this! This definitely cost me some marks. Another example is when someone switched a noisy pedestal fan in prelims this year right behind me and despite my pleadings, didn't budge. 3-4 minutes lost there as well.Long story short, how do I calm my mind in such situations? I've been a perfectionist all my life and any slight tweaking in the surroundings throws me off. I want to change this ASAP! Hope this made sense! :pAny suggestions are welcomed.@SergioRamos @whatonly @Patootie @Villanelle @Sherkhan1428 @NOLEisGOAT and others.
p.s. - You guys continue nostalgic/ anlaytical stories of IITs/ experience of ORN bhut interesting lag raha hai.
@BlueLotus I couldn't do it before the paper because many students before me had raised the issue to no avail. I stayed back after the essay paper to find a different bench. It took me 20-30 mins to get it replaced but at least I was in a better mood for the rest of my papers. I totally agree with you on being mentally prepared beforehand. Thanks.
You did the right thing by getting it replaced. In my exam hall there was a guy whose desk use to transform into typewritter (it was like khat.....khat khat......) and in last 30 minutes (Khat khat khat khat.........). Irritated me a lot. That's why I thought ki Janhit main bench badal lena chahiye.
» hide previous quotes» show previous quotes» show previous quotesNo compromise with bench should be done. I always remain mentally prepared for faulty bench and subsequent action of getting it replaced. Go inside exam hall 20 minutes early check your seat and if there is any problem raise your request with teacher (in all probability he/she will try to ignore you) if they don't replace your seat go to UPSC personnel at centre they are mostly old age person and are very helpful request him politely, most of the time these person will solve your issue without any problem.p.s. - You guys continue nostalgic/ anlaytical stories of IITs/ experience of ORN bhut interesting lag raha hai.
Honestly speaking I was damn sure that you will clear prelims. and those last days discussion were quite relaxing.
p.s. - for me you are the ukulele guy.
