I feel sorry for people sometimes especially when it's appearent that they are not too smart . What should i do ? Pretend I'm stupid ? I can't . Any suggestions ?
2006-11-20 05:35:16 · 17 answers · asked by IT'S JUST ME ! 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
What is spelled wrong ? I dint spell anything wrong ?
2006-11-20 05:43:26 · update #1
your going to meet people for the rest of your life that is jealous of you for something who cares love it or leave it there is plenty of smart people for you hang out with and if they are jealous then they arent smart at all
2006-11-20 05:38:28 · answer #1 · answered by diamond 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No, but I had someone jealous of me because they thought I was smarter than them. Couldn't stand my taking part in a discussion, or making points, because they had received the impression from others that I was some kind of brilliant a-h. Had to set them straight, that I had no more education than him, that I wanted to take part in the discussion to learn, and that I put my best points forth in the hope that people would give me good challenging answers.
No, you don't need to pretend you're stupid, but you can realize you are not really necessarily smarter than the other person. Usually everyone has something they are smarter than you at.
I no one boy who is "educationally challenged" - he is considered by some to be slightly retarded. Well, he is a lot smarter than I am about making wooden figures look good. In fact, that's where I am the retard, if you'll excuse the expression.
2006-11-20 13:40:19 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Intelligence is one thing, arrogance is another altogether. There is always someone out there smarter than you - often evidenced by a better use of simple grammar and closer attention to spelling...the devil's in the details, as they say.
That being said, most people are actually quite amenable to associating with intelligent, schooled, clever acquaintances - when these traits are accompanied by humility and a demonstrated willingness to allow others to shine.
You may want to consider if displays of intellectual (or, dare I suggest, pseudo-intellectual?) one-upsmanship are really the source of the chafing - and that the derision one experiences may have less to do with perceived intelligence levels and more to do with more obvious ego levels.
Best to you.
2006-11-20 13:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by Timothy W 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All the time. No, you can't and shouldn't pretend you are stupid. Just be you. They're being them, aren't they? They aren't trying to "smarten" up for you, so don't dumb yourself down for them. In fact, when I become friendly with someone of a lesser intelligence (ok, rude, but how do you say that nicely?) I often find that it is my intelligence that drew them to me, they appreciate the fact that I know things and use big words, it helps them improve themselves. And Lord knows, we could ALL use some improvement!
2006-11-20 13:40:45 · answer #4 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's happened quite a few times to me also. But I don't consider it sad, just another example of our President's failed policies of " No child left behind" LOL
But seriously, two scenarios are in order : To the ones who are jealous of you being smarter, just ignore them and don't try to help in any way, the would just resent you more.
: The others would just try to be your friends with benefit, welcome them and make it a point of teaching them something new every day.
Oh, also believing oneself to be perfect is often the sign of a delusional mind, LOL
Have fun and be happy.
2006-11-20 13:43:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. But a lot of it also has to do with how you present yourself. There have been some really famous people in history with high IQs who were well-liked.
2006-11-20 13:43:19 · answer #6 · answered by sci55 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I get it all the time. I used to try to "dummy up," but figured out it wasn't worth it. I just hang out with others in MENSA for a social life and bite my tongue a lot at work. Just don't rub it in as to how ignorant they are. Golden Rule.
2006-11-20 13:39:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could learn to spell first... that would be a good start. Then folks will actually BELIEVE you're smart.
Seriously, don't pretend to be stupid, but don't be phony or condescending either. Just be yourself.
2006-11-20 13:38:48 · answer #8 · answered by Stretchy McSlapNuts 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No, treat everyone with respect. Be friendly and non-judgemental. Don't act like you're better for being smarter.
2006-11-20 13:39:05 · answer #9 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. But, I have not met anyone dumber than me. We the dumb do not need your pity either, so don't feel sorry for us.
I am curious as to how you determined that people are jealous of you and that the reason is your superior intelligence.
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Edit: "Apparently" you need to use the spell checker.
2006-11-20 13:47:53 · answer #10 · answered by Gin Martini 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋