2006-12-02 12:38:55 · 31 answers · asked by '-' 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Please, be a little more objective than "Yggdrasil Mithos Symphonia" (one person that wrote an answer) and see that I just put the question as am curious about the answers but because I wrote that question, it does not mean that consider myself intelligently higher.
2006-12-02 12:54:42 · update #1
The best way is through humility!
They have to realize that even an idiot has something to say and if they listen close enough, they will learn something!
Everyone has something that you can learn from them, whether rich man, poor man, high intelligence or low intelligence.
No one has walked a mile in someone else's shoes and only "they" can impart something beneficial that they have learned in life, from thier own perspective.
If you 'THINK' you are of "higher intelligence", then you are a fool! Even a rocket scientist has problem assimiliating into every day life! Most cant even change a light bulb!! So, dont think your "above" some one, because you have a bit more education, because what you have in education you lack in "life experiences"...
You spent so much time in academics, that you havent "lived" and had the hardships to overcome as "normal lowlife people" have come to learn to bear out and overcome.
I wish you well..
Jesse
2006-12-02 12:49:46 · answer #1 · answered by x 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Be kind and caring. Don't constantly let them know that you think they are of lower intelligence than you. Listen to their ideas with an open mind. IQ does not mean everything. A person with a low IQ might be very creative and have an idea worth listening to. Understand that you, too, have limitations. Everyone is good at some things and not at others. I, for instance, have degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics. Now that I am staying home with my children (a perfect example of living with people of lower IQ), I find out daily how lacking in creative skills I am. I often turn to others of lesser intellect for everyday problems I encounter. IQ means nothing when searching for a Barbie shoe in a 4,500 sf house.
2006-12-02 20:58:31 · answer #2 · answered by FabMom 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Friend - It is not easy. I am very intelligent, but I also love people and hate to hurt others or make them feel like I am being condescending. I have worked hard to hide what I consider my "snobbery" but there are times I have lost it and let it show. I love the people, but I have no patience with them.
So, advice I should take myself, lol...join some groups with other intelligent people such as reading groups, science groups, etc. Volunteer to teach young people in your field of specialty (or older people such as at the nursing home). Be careful always to teach and not lecture, everyone is capable of learning.
I hope you get some good answers on this one. GBU
2006-12-02 20:53:55 · answer #3 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Recognize that intelligence is not a linear scale.
Some have intelligence that isn't measure by I.Q.:
Creativity, Philisophical Analysis, Life Experience, Religious Faith,
I consider myself highly intelligent, but I also realize that every person on this earth knows something I don't.
Get off your high horse and party with the hoi-polloi once in a while. Otherwise ride off into the sunset, get a different job, etc.
And if you are so intelligent, why does your question have several grammatical errors?
YEAH I RECIEVED NOTABLE MENTION!!!
2006-12-02 20:43:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
The best way is for the intelligent person to remove the real causes and perceived sources of the other people's ignorance.
Elevate those around you in all matters and you elevate yourself.
2006-12-02 22:05:53 · answer #5 · answered by angelthe5th 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The best thing and the most enlightened thing one can do is to simply smile and hold them no ill will.
It is also important to keep in mind that while you may have more scholastic knowlege or wisdom beyond your years, there are things that people of 'lower intelligence' know far better than you and that you could potentialy learn a lot from them, even if their intention is not to educate you.
Also, what is of less use than an arrogant intellect?
2006-12-02 20:47:03 · answer #6 · answered by socialdeevolution 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I don't think of people as having higher or lower intelligence. There are different forms of intelligence. Many people have linear thinking and don't understand abstract thinking. sometimes linear thinking can be like having tunnel vision, you don't see the big picture. Open your mind and see things from another perspective. You might learn from your so called inferiors.
2006-12-03 00:25:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
well, you'll always be working with stupid people man.. so deal with and take pride in the fact that you're smart, but don't be a know-it-all unless someone asks for help. It's not help unless it's wanted. Don't try to act smart either, but be quiet and speak up when your expertise is needed.
As for living with them? Like friends? Family? What?
Choose friends for who they are, not their IQ. All my friends are less intelligent than me, but they're wonderful people. Family. There's nothing you can do to change family. Just love them for who they are and be thankful for them.
As for everyone else.. screw them. People are out to get you.. and most folks don't like smart people, so I'd keep a low profile.. otherwise you make yourself a target for insults and confrontation.
2006-12-02 22:27:39 · answer #8 · answered by Cecelia 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Keep in mind that the majority of persons that consider themselves at a higher intelligence lack common sense.
The way that I deal with people of lower intelligence is watch them. They can be quite entertaining.
2006-12-02 22:50:47 · answer #9 · answered by Debra 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You have to remember to respect people for being themselves. There are other things besides intelligence that make people wonderful.
2006-12-03 01:46:15 · answer #10 · answered by amor fati 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋