04 Sept, 2006

Problem Solving by - pandit, fundu and punter

Every person has its problem solving method. Most people are happy with their problem solving skills the moments their answers tally with the correct answer. But there are 3 mindset for problem solving - pandit, fandu and punter.

PANDIT- The pandit is a guy who is systematic and cautious and solves problem using conventional techniques. he believes strongly that problems have to be solved using a step-by-step approach. when he is solving his problems, ou will see him sitting erect and holding a pen and a book. Pen and paper are his main tools. His dress sense impreses his grandparents. He prefers rice and sambar, or rotis and curry for his lunch. He believes in the "early to bed and early to rise" princple and never sleeps in between.

FUNDU- Our friend fundu loves to play around with fundamentals. He experiments with the fundamentals in any problem, till he is convinced of better methods. He does not care for the conventional approach; however, he respects the basics. It is very diffiult for anyone to make out what he has written, as he enjoys writing different approaches in his own style. He dresses normally, but with many little variations such as a zip instead of buttons for his shirts and one or two pockets in hidden places.

PUNTER- The punter is a strictly result-oriented person, who chares a damn for methods. He usually starts solving his problem from the answer choice. Rather than going deep into the problem, he tries to read the examiner's minds. He hate using pen and paper for solving problems. His one and only objective is to crack the problem in the shortest possible time without writing anything on paper. His dressing style irritates his parents and grandparents. He eats whenever he is hungry and sleeps whenever he feels like. He prefers odd combinations like chapattis with jam or bread with sagu etc.

choice which type of person you are.