But only if youre open to taking follow up questions. if they do, then they don't bring it up confidently. Social intelligence is only one kind of intelligence. It's sad. His parents have said to him in front of me he's not very bright. A very smart person once told me if you walk away from any new challenge and didnt learn anything, you werent paying attention. Hes also good company, but not always the most socially adept, in that he has almost no street smarts and doesnt understand concepts like flattery, or other mostly harmless ways that people manipulate those around them as a social lubricant.Which one of them is smarter? He could absolutely build a computer, but put him on a horse and ask him to go get cattle off the back forty or repair a fence and no way. I am more concerned by this person's assumptions that someone from the Philippines who works construction is not smart, rather than they took this shitty and exploitative job because of geopolitics and economic pressures. WebHere are 8 ways to know if someone is smart. I once tutored math to a college foot ball player who thought he was stupid. So there are many ways to look at intelligence, but its clear that it goes beyond book smarts. - With subject matter they dont understand they will ask questions for their own comprehension and ask you for examples/analogies so they can frame the concept in their mind. Im an industrial technician troubleshooter supervisor, And sometimes I have to work with the electrical engineers. Everyone but him knew that he was by far the most intelligent person in the room. He doesnt read for pleasure, and by the standards of an educated, urban person, hed be considered pretty ignorant. He wasn't, but no amount of telling him would help. As a consequence they also tend to underestimate themselves. Everyone used to tell him that he was just average just because he got average grades. Crystal Raypole has previously worked as a writer and editor for GoodTherapy. Photo editor at Bored Panda. Longjumping_Sleep_12 , pexels Report, *Chuckles nervously*Soo, I'mma head out now. He does away with all the complicated jargon and explains things as if you're a simpleton without making you feel like one. The event lasted ten consecutive nights and we faced several different challenges that were part of the job. Let's keep in touch and we'll send more your way. I'd like to go back in time and kick all those elementary school teachers who told them they were stupid. He often says stuff like 'oh I dunno about any of that' or 'mate I haven't got time for this'.But this guy was sharp as a tack. There are a lot of people out there who are smart but for various reasons weren't properly served by the public schools. Also he is a student of Digital Contents, who was studying is South Korea and right now is taking a break from studies so he could get more experience and polish his craft.He likes to get carried away by his own imagination and create something interesting, mostly in a visual form via drawing in Photoshop or on paper. Cleverness comes in many forms, and savvy people often possess several different types of intelligence, such as intellectual, social, logical, or emotional. And I've always read far beyond my age and did math like breathing but hand me a history book and I'm lost. He is just amazing and continues to show me something new or delight me every day after 27 years. Ieva is a writer at Bored Panda who graduated in Scandinavian studies from Vilnius University. He got the job and was allowed to transfer within a week because a higher up was on annual leave and couldn't object. Her intuition is very good with people, her problem solving skills are impressive in situations where she is comfortable, and she has a very deep understanding of the human psych. He shot himself last year. Like it was enough to just briefly show the rest of us how smart he was. If she doesn't know it today - she'll practically be an expert tomorrow.She's incredibly impressive.I can see her having my job one day (Operations Director). He watches historical documentaries and tells us about how that links with the one he watched a couple of years prior. They understood what was going on that day and told me, "we thought we were stupid," "no, I told them you were just tired." Hes a huge history buff and one time spent about half an hour explaining to me the importance of some Civil War battle and how it was pivotal in helping the Union win the war. Then theres his drawings he does. My current girlfriend is actually extremely smart. A lot of consideration seems to be put on the type of school a child attended, for example, and even with a scholarship it can be hard to break out of the humble beginnings / not being one of the elite, mould. When not writing, Ieva enjoys making jewelry, going on hikes, reading and drinking coffee. Hed do his own research from the jail, which isnt uncommon, but this guy did it well and would actually send me relevant cases that were helpful to the issues in his case and when I explained to him why some were not helpful, he got it, asked good questions, and used that discussion to inform future research.There are a lot of inmates who consider themselves jailhouse lawyers. This guy was smart enough to actually be one.I think about him a lot and wonder what his life would have been like if he was fortunate enough to be afforded with the same opportunities during childhood that I enjoyed. Intelligence is, at its core, a constant reassessment of your own knowledge and the ability to acquire and apply more. What was more impressive was his ability to read peoples body language, vocal tone fluctuation, and micro expressions. She still lives in the same poverty stricken area we grew up in and is often helping her neighbours advocate for themselves, writing letters, telling them who to contact and what to say.Shes also a keen observer of humans - she sees them as they are and takes them as they are with no judgement. I'm volunteer staff at a math summercamp targeted at children who like doing math. Fight boredom with iPhones and iPads here. 2. It sounds like your boss should not be in this field, nor hold the position she does. In Quatar I watched as a very poor looking construction worker from the Philippines solved a Rubix cube while on his break. Like wed studied them in class so we knew about them. My mother. Former coworker of mine. However, worrying is also a sign of intelligence. Quick learners often excel in school and in their careers, as they are able to quickly grasp new concepts and put them into practice. It is very frustrating when you're asked a question (about something you know something about) and you pause so you don't stutter, then start with "Well, it depends" and suddenly the other person cuts you off with some sort of dismissive remark like "Oh, I see that this is a sore spot, never mind." We didnt teach them or observe them - we were all learning together. Someone mentioned already, but people who can easily teach others complex systems or ideas.My husband is this person. Depends on the living arrangements. He has no idea how incredibly intelligent he actually is. Very few social skills, clumsy, rude and threatening, promiscuous, semi -literate I bought her a beer and just got chatting, she was bi-polar and had had a chaotic childhood. So, he subtly started to slip in emotional and logical suggestions whenever he saw his friend in a moment of emotional vulnerability. 7. My grandad left school at 12 hes dyslexic but back in his day that wasnt a recognised thing. Oh well. It has long been believed that intelligence is primarily a matter of cognitive ability. But this kid is so fucking smart. I was worried about asking him because I wasn't sure how he'd manage and didn't want to put pressure on him, but he was keen to do it. Not only did he revitalize thier systems and saves them tons of money each year by being so meticulous, he has this wonderful ability to EXPLAIN stuff so you can understand and also not feel stupid. Animals also really just love him. 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It makes me think for my cousin, a man who was one of the most intelligent people Id ever know but felt trapped by what he saw as his place in life and that other people must be better and smarter than him. My grandfather was an electrician and althouth she loved him I almost wondered if he was intimidated by her. While brilliant people surround us every day, many avoid boasting about their mental abilities out loud. I love smart, but please don't interrupt my movie! Please provide your email address and we will send your password shortly. Dyslexic people are often highly creative. I guess for some it's a choice. Gionanni , Olav Ahrens Rtne Report, there are so many different types of intelligence. 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Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Are you sensitive to another My husband. Knowing how to deploy your intelligence effectively is also intelligence, he concluded. In particular, shes committed to helping decrease stigma arou My grandma. * They imagine their thoughts always and consequently often miss many present details. Curiosity is directly tied to intelligence. 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Within a week, his friend ended the relationship. The kid that had "difficulties making friends" just made a new best friend faster than anyone else there. He once drove me to university 3 hours away using the route he'd driven in reverse once without checking a map. Please check link and try again. A major downside is analysis paralysis. When they don't know something they look it up immediatly. This way he was able to finish his expensive licenses and became a pilot. It's not hard for me to admit when I'm wrong. He's the coolest dad ever, but for as long as I can remember my family has struggled financially since he couldn't get a job that paid enough. Hey Pandas, What Are Some Of Your Favorite Dad Jokes? Intelligent people tend to have a hard time explaining something they know a lot about because its hard to boil any particular topic or object down to one portion of it or another rather than the way in which the whole interacts.When they do provide a straightforward answer that only singles out one component as the explanation, it will be prefaced with a pretty non-committal phrase like I could be wrong, but or generally,. Fight boredom with iPhones and iPads here. He was a genius. As a result, they are often highly successful individuals. Hes the most helpful person youve ever met and will literally go out of his way to help anyone. 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So if you find yourself always questioning things, it may be a sign that you are more intelligent than you realize. This boy some how fooled me into believing he could read. She raised a bunch of us without much money and was always resourceful and canny at making ends meet. One of the most unusual signs of high intelligence is the ability to think creatively. People Share 30 Signs Of Intelligence In People Who Dont Realize How Smart They Are. There is a community of trolls that thinks saying blatantly racist or sexist things ( or denying the existence of racism or sexism) is just having another opinion and seem to have developed a persecution complex when called on these behaviors. The Great Mind Shift: Can Consciousness Be Transferred? Probably because she had to work hard to be that good. So, if youre good at problem-solving, its likely that youre also pretty smart. He's still working at the same job as majority of his energy and focus is on his family and kids. 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