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Tell us if you are the most popular student in the school, the pressure to shine, or a regular guy - and it is better

better to be a "plain Jane" on the most popular girl in school, according to a university study. Students considered sociable, often beautiful and successful may be unhappy and stressed because of the pressure to be the most popular girl. they must be constantly obsessed with their appearance and often fear their domination, and therefore may be at increased risk of emotional or psychological problems.

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Paechter, professor of education at Goldsmiths College, London, said: "A group has been studied in a school was very dominant and constantly watching each other, proving that his socks had rolled in and exactly how your hair is done correctly. "

• He added: "Babes lowest in the hierarchy do not know how your socks should be ... if you're perfectly normal can have a decent time in school, stay out of thereof. "

movies like Mean Girls high school show students that seem popular as part of a tight-knit group of friends who are often themselves.

So you agree with Professor Paechter? Tell us if you were popular in school. Was that fun or was under a lot of pressure to be perfect and adapt to the group that came out with? Or you're a regular, or even a student fashion? Were you happy because it has the pressure to be popular or to be Miss High class or excel in sports?

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