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If you wish to achieve total genius and surpass others, imitating Near is your best bet. You will develop a higher I.Q. and understand more than you wish to know, making you smarter and a more interesting person. Developing this personality is not hard and can be learned slowly, or quickly.
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1 Develop a taste for knowledge. The more you know, the further you can learn in life and surpass other people around you. The smarter you are, the more successful you will become. But don't make it too obvious.
2 When sitting, bring one leg (usually the left) up to your chair, couch or whatever you are sitting on and leave the other one hanging. If on the ground, sit as if you were sitting on a chair, couch etc. One leg up and the other pointing away from you.
It might not be comfortable, so you can sit with your legs up to your chest but not with your hands on your knees (that's how L sits).
You can also fold your leg under you - as though you were sitting on it - and try to raise it slightly as a compromise to Near's original sitting position.
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3 Develop a calm and stoic personality. Do not talk a lot and rarely show your emotions. But if you want to show your emotions, do it in private. Develop a calm exterior. When someone bothers you, leave them alone and just reply nicely and calmly. Use a serious tone, but only when actually needed.
4 When walking, hunch over very slightly. Then just walk, continuing from there.
5 Take your time. Learn to enjoy puzzles and build objects upon other objects to pass your time, so you can think about something. Try to use toys in as many explanations as you can. This is optional. Playing with toys is one way to have fun and calm yourself.
6 When acting like Near, don't be too smug. People will like you a lot less. Try your best to think about any situations that you need to worry about and try to anticipate movements, people's actions and thoughts.
Try to get the best information you can when there is a "case" with your friends or family. Also try to "solve it" the best as you can.
7 Avoid wearing footwear. Be seen wearing only socks most of time. If it is allowed in your school, do this.
If wearing only socks is not possible, compromise by wearing white sneakers or ballet flats.
8 Stare blankly into the eyes of people that look at you. Speak only when spoken to and try to always be thinking of something. In school/work, do not pay attention if it is something you've already learned. This will show and assure everyone that you are overly smart.
9 Do not forget the hair twirl! (Most often on the right side, with your right hand, and just in front of the ear).
10 Look like Near:
Wear loose, white pajamas or plain, light and loose clothing. If you are a girl wear binding on your chest to look more like a guy.
Have your hair cut short (not past neck) and bleach your hair white (if possible) or you could get a white wig.
Near also has bags under his eyes, so try wearing eyeliner, if wanted.
If at school, try to wear a loose, oversized, plain jacket. Make sure it has a light color, like white, beige, etc.
11 Play with toys. Stack up dices and matchsticks, throw darts (but do not actually hit the target), use finger puppets as real people, solve blank puzzles (with the L logo), play with tarot cards, robots and remote controlled ducks all the while having a blank expression. Advertisement
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Question Does Near often hold a stuffed toy? Community Answer No, he doesn't. He is very child-like, however, so holding a stuffed toy can help you appear more child-like as well. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 48
Question Should I act like this in school? Community Answer It depends on the rules in your school. If you can avoid getting in trouble, then go ahead. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 42
Question How can I adopt a quiet personality without being off-putting to people? Community Answer Smile lightly and subtly at people so they don't feel intimidated. Maintain eye contact. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 29
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Read/Watch Death Note a lot to get more of a feel for Near. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
Act as if you don't care too much for anything, but secretly, be attentive. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
If there is something that you do not like or want to do, say that you just "don't feel like doing it". Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
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Warnings
You will be called names and stared at a lot. If this does happen, do not retaliate as this will break the "Near" affect. Thanks Helpful 68 Not Helpful 3
If you're a girl, beware that the hair twirl may make guys think you are flirting with them, so advisably keep Near's serious look. Thanks Helpful 57 Not Helpful 7
White hair may make you look older. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
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1 Develop a taste for knowledge. The more you know, the further you can learn in life and surpass other people around you. The smarter you are, the more successful you will become. But don't make it too obvious. 
2 When sitting, bring one leg (usually the left) up to your chair, couch or whatever you are sitting on and leave the other one hanging. If on the ground, sit as if you were sitting on a chair, couch etc. One leg up and the other pointing away from you. 
3 Develop a calm and stoic personality. Do not talk a lot and rarely show your emotions. But if you want to show your emotions, do it in private. Develop a calm exterior. When someone bothers you, leave them alone and just reply nicely and calmly. Use a serious tone, but only when actually needed. 
4 When walking, hunch over very slightly. Then just walk, continuing from there. 
5 Take your time. Learn to enjoy puzzles and build objects upon other objects to pass your time, so you can think about something. Try to use toys in as many explanations as you can. This is optional. Playing with toys is one way to have fun and calm yourself. 
6 When acting like Near, don't be too smug. People will like you a lot less. Try your best to think about any situations that you need to worry about and try to anticipate movements, people's actions and thoughts. 
7 Avoid wearing footwear. Be seen wearing only socks most of time. If it is allowed in your school, do this. 
8 Stare blankly into the eyes of people that look at you. Speak only when spoken to and try to always be thinking of something. In school/work, do not pay attention if it is something you've already learned. This will show and assure everyone that you are overly smart. 
9 Do not forget the hair twirl! (Most often on the right side, with your right hand, and just in front of the ear). 
10 Look like Near: 
11 Play with toys. Stack up dices and matchsticks, throw darts (but do not actually hit the target), use finger puppets as real people, solve blank puzzles (with the L logo), play with tarot cards, robots and remote controlled ducks all the while having a blank expression. Advertisement 
Community Answer No, he doesn't. He is very child-like, however, so holding a stuffed toy can help you appear more child-like as well. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 48 
Community Answer Smile lightly and subtly at people so they don't feel intimidated. Maintain eye contact. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 29 
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