What's the difference between being smart and being intelligent? AN online friend said that he found me intelligent, and I asked him why he felt that way. I'd like to know the difference between being smart and being intelligent. I'd also like to know which you'd prefer to be: smart or intelligent? Thanks for sharing.
2006-09-21 14:20:23 · 6 answers · asked by CRT 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
This is what I think is the answers:
Smart is not necessarily about getting full marks in your examinations and achieving distinctions in your A Level Exam. It can also mean good at other aspects of life. Such as how you are able to influence people (see, your elocution), how you are able to behave in front of people, how you can make people like you, et cetera. It can also be about EQ.
Intelligent is all about IQ. It is about how you look at things, interpret things and how you solve problems at particular situation. That's why there is something called IQ Test. It is more related to number and language. Left brain.
I would prefer to be smart. Being smart is more important in today's world. Intelligence can be gained over time, but smartness is very hard to be learned.
Thanks for your question that have made me think.
2006-09-21 15:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by unquenchablethirst 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's semantics. We have our own definitions.Connotations: smart = streetwise= good survival in tough environment. Intelligent = advanced and capable of thinking on a "higher level". It is relative, so if someone says you are either smart or intelligent, then they are complimenting you, or else they are admitting that you are more smart or intelligent than they are. I hope this helps (although I'm sure it probably doesn't). Witty and beautiful are better compliments.
2006-09-21 21:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by DGR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smart and intelligent are pretty much the same thing. It's just that smart is a lesser way of saying it. I would rather be called intelligent it's nicer and more sophisticated.
2006-09-21 21:28:39 · answer #3 · answered by I'm here for now 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I consider them to be one and the same. There are many forms of intelligence (e.g., athletic, intellectual, artistic, musical etc.).
In another context, one can be "street" smart, without being "book" smart.
2006-09-21 21:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Smart is the ability to learn while intelligent is the lessons learned
2006-09-21 21:24:22 · answer #5 · answered by autumnbrookblue 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe they're the same, however, being intelligent & having common sense are VERY different.
2006-09-21 21:29:23 · answer #6 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋