Is it common for the less-educated siblings or cousins to attempt to explicitly and publicly make the one-minute ill-fated and rather unimpressive attempt at erroneously proving to you that they are smarter than you - therefore better than you? It seems they try to justify their pathetic existence by convincing themselves that they too posses knowledge but did not have to spend years or money acquiring same.
Those who have no education, please, go back into your rather simple world.
Thank you.
(P.S. I am and always have been a politically correct sensitive folk who respects the "other side".. Just that they have crossed certain lines lately and I AM looking for revenge.)
2007-09-09 12:05:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Perhaps they are lashing out at your pompous arrogance rather then trying to one up you!
Your statement, "Those who have no education, please go back to your rather simple world", is in it's self NOT politically correct, it's pompous, arrogant and belittling! And whether I was a rocket scientist or a garbage man, if you were standing in front of me and said that, I would "politically correctly" sock you square in the eye!
It would appear that all your education and intelligence has done nothing to make you a better human being!
2007-09-09 13:00:07 · answer #1 · answered by bender_xr217 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am the only college grad in my family: I've never had any rivalries with my siblings. I definately do not look down or accuse any of them of being any less of an educated person than me. Experience is the best education sometimes.
I am assuming that your problems with your siblings/cousins stem from something deeper than education. I sensed jealousy in your words. It seems that you are the one who feels inferior because you say that people who have no education live simple worlds? I doubt that. I think you are still trying to prove that you are a smart person.....and revenge? That is so sad (unless you are planning to win the next family spelling bee).
2007-09-09 22:24:05 · answer #2 · answered by acksherly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be curious to know what happened to prompt you to post here. How do you treat those less educated than yourself? How is your attitude. I'd judge it's not very good based on what you stated, "those who have no education, please, go back into your rather simple world," and "the other side." WOW! If that's how you treat people with less education than yourself they may indeed make attempts to prove their not the idiots like they may perceive to be treated by you. Remember, not all smart people acquire advanced degrees and not all advanced degree holders are highly intelligent. Treat people with respect and don't put so much emphasis on education. I know a lot of highly educated people that are basically unethical scum. Some of the most decent people I've ever known have been uneducated, but experience wise in ways that I may never know. Not to mention, kind, humble, hard working, and caring towards their fellow man. I could go on forever about this point. You'll either get it or you won't and hopefully you'll think about how your attitude is and why people are responding to you the way they do.
2007-09-09 19:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by Samuel R 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I have more education than I care to admit. But the more educated I become, the more I realize that, though it is a blessing, an education in of itself does not make a person better or even more intelligent. It would be wise to appreciate what you have, but be gracious and humble. Your siblings are more important than your pride, and the sooner you realize that the better off you all will be. Just remember patience, forgiveness, and love are worth so much more than a piece of paper.
Many blessings.
2007-09-09 19:16:10 · answer #4 · answered by Consuming Fire 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the first year of my PhD and the only member of the family to have a university education of any kind. A number of my friends are in the same position. I can honestly say that I have had no problems with sibling rivalry of that type and, to the best of my knowledge, neither have my friends. That is not to say that I get along with my sister, however, but the problem is not my education, or her lack of it, rather that she only sees me as a barrier to her inheritance!
2007-09-09 19:14:23 · answer #5 · answered by Cleast 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not an education thing, it a money thing. That's where the competition really lies. The one that makes the most money, is typically the most educated. I think that is what you are trying to imply. Yes, I've had this issue myself. I think when the siblings feel they have to justify themselves the whole thing just becomes one big competition. Look to your parents and see how they raised you and your siblings while you were growing up. There's the real answer.
2007-09-09 21:31:30 · answer #6 · answered by daff73 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Those who have no education, please, go back into your rather simple world." Well that was a nice touch, just who were you seeking revenge from Troll? My Brother has a Masters degree in a biology and is very happy with what he is doing. I am the older Brother and have but a lowly Associates degree, but am also happy with my career. We get along great and he fits in with my friends as I do with his. BTW being smarter than someone does not mean being better educated. You almost sound as bad as Jonh Kerry.
2007-09-09 19:38:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Degrees of education have nothing to do with it. Certain people, when they get the sense that you have a little something on the ball, sometimes sadly trip over themselves in an attempt to get up on that IMAGINARY pedestal they have put you on.
Better to accept that they are impressed than to get angry with them. The truly intelligent person doesn't get excited about such things.
2007-09-09 19:19:34 · answer #8 · answered by dddbbb 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remember that anyone who tries to prove his/her superiority is actually expressing (inadvertently) his feelings of inferiority. In other words, it appears that your sibling respects your education/smarts and admires you for them. There's no need to try to rub it in in any way; to do so would indicate that you are insecure in some way.
2007-09-10 20:16:46 · answer #9 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why so pompous about the situation?......I am being educatedf right now, by going to college. And, yes I know what you mean. But book smart doesn't mean you're a success in life. It' is what you learn in life and how you use it that counts. I know plenty of people who have their masters, but can't get a job, because they lack street smarts-which is how bums make their living-lol, j/k.
2007-09-09 19:16:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋