text: Asking others for their opinions show that you are able to ask for assistance. If you don't know something asking others show you're able to admit that you need help. Most people when they get stuck just sit there and won't even ask questions to other people. By doing this, they're saying that they would rather do poorly on the assignment, rather than admit their stuck. Asking a question doesn't mean you aren't smart either. It actually means you're smart enough to know when you need an outside opinion. When someone is giving you advice, even if you don't ask them too, don't act mean or snooty. This makes people not want to help you, and it doesn't work out for you in the long run.