Q&A for How to Finesse People and Situations

Basically. However, it's not so much "faking it" as taking a new approach toward things; as with anything, it will be uncomfortable at first, but the more you practice it, the better you'll become.

Tell the teacher that he needs some help, and let them handle it.

If you're not interested, tell him that, bluntly and directly. If he keeps bothering you after that, ignore him or walk away.

It's more of a manipulation technique rather than a scam. Scamming means that you try to make someone buy/believe something they say it's a fact, but in reality, isn't.