Discussion Dealing with smart people

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Bad Storm, Jun 27, 2021.

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On a scale of 1 to 10, how intelligent do you feel you are? (there are many types of intelligence!)

  1. 1

    3.3%
  2. 2

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  3. 3

    4.9%
  4. 4

    3.3%
  5. 5

    9.8%
  6. 6

    18.0%
  7. 7

    19.7%
  8. 8

    13.1%
  9. 9

    1.6%
  10. 10

    1.6%
  11. 11 (yes I know, I'm both smart and humble)

    18.0%
  12. 0 (I'm a failure of the human race)

    14.8%
  13. others?

    4.9%
  14. *noms skullie*

    16.4%
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  1. Arbelbyss

    Arbelbyss 『Abyss Scion』『Epiphron』『Tempestarius』

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    The problem is the person doesn't need to be smart, they just need to know what the outcome is with what they do.
     
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  2. elengee

    elengee Daoist Ninefaps

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    Except that it's used to to imply that they're 'not stupid enough' to go against your wishes, not actually being smart. :blobwoah:

    (p.s. where's my over 9000 option!?)
     
  3. Gandire Alea

    Gandire Alea [Wicked Awesome Translator]

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    It also depends on whether the smart person is condescending about it or not
     
  4. Bad Storm

    Bad Storm no thought, head empty

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    I dunno how to explain it well, but I've seen so many people pour needless effort into something that doesn't actually have long term benefits. I usually look for alternatives when doing a task, then decide which is better because I don't wanna do more work to get the same result.

    I put it in the others option
    Yah, attitude is a factor. Fortunately for me, most people I interact with aren't condescending.
     
  5. Recouer

    Recouer Well-Known Member

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    yes that's being smart about your tasks, but for example, when you cook and you leave the utensils in the sink, only to wash them the day after, the issue is that depots had time to crystalize and it's a living hell to wash (and it also damage your utensils), but if you did that right after cooking, then you'd gain time as depots are still liquid or half solid, thus making it easy to wash.
    that's what i tend to call being lazy (or just waiting for your roommates to do that in your stead)
     
  6. Despapa69

    Despapa69 Revered 17 Syllable Sage

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    People aren't condescending? You live in the Garden of Eden or something?
     
  7. Lissi

    Lissi 『Queen of Lissidom』『Holy Chibi』『Western Birdy』『⚓』

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    I think the "smart" you're describing is people who are really good at taking hints... which I'm not :blobsweat_2:

    I need people to be completely direct and upfront with me, or else I won't understand. So... I give myself a 4! :blobReach:

    (1 for getting hints, 3 for... well, I don't wanna think of myself as completely stupid so yeah haha :blobhug:)
     
  8. Bad Storm

    Bad Storm no thought, head empty

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    Though I am lazy, I have my bottom lines haha. It might be different per person so my type of lazy might not have the same efficiency as others.
    Nope, I'm just good at finding who the condescending people are and thus, know early how to avoid them.
    why not join the 11 club and pretend the poll could never truly measure how we think of ourselves.
     
  9. Lissi

    Lissi 『Queen of Lissidom』『Holy Chibi』『Western Birdy』『⚓』

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    Great idea~ I'm off to join the 11 club!! :blobsalute:
     
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  10. Despapa69

    Despapa69 Revered 17 Syllable Sage

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    It's hard to find those people here. Good for you.
     
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    [​IMG]

    What kind of smart are you talking about? Academic smarts? Street smarts?
    The annoying smart like this? :hmm:

    [​IMG]
     
  12. Bad Storm

    Bad Storm no thought, head empty

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    It's for you to choose from. Multiple intelligence is also why I put that afterthought in the poll question.
     
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  13. Negiomi

    Negiomi Idiot | Grandurr's

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    I feel like it's tiring dealing with smart people sometimes as a dumb person since a lot of stuff they say fly over my head. But other times, it's very fun.
     
  14. AliceShiki

    AliceShiki 『Ms. Tree』『Magical Girl of Love and Justice』

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    Mmmmmmmm, as a rule of thumb, most people says that they're above average at basically everything they do, which means most people overestimate their capabilities.

    So uhn... I dunno, I think I deal with average people most of the time. Can't say I know what is dealing with a "smart" person because I dunno if I ever met one.
     
  15. UnGrave

    UnGrave ななひ~^^

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    Every single type of smart really. That's what 11 is for.
     
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    i wonder how much you scored, if it's not too much to ask for ?
     
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    Am I smart?
    If I engage in petty arguments?!
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  18. AliceShiki

    AliceShiki 『Ms. Tree』『Magical Girl of Love and Justice』

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    This meme's structure looks weird, it should be something like...

    "The number of people that get this meme wrong...

    "Is over 8000!"

    Because yeah, the proper number is 8000, not 9000. Though it can't be helped that the English speaking audience uses the wrong numbers from the English dub they grew up with~
     
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    babybb Well-Known Member

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    I mean, I guess. Honestly it doesn’t really matter how smart someone is when you interact with them but more like how humble or socially aware they are. Talking to extremely smart people can be draining, especially if they brag the whole time… on the other hand, talking to smart people can be relieving, since they catch onto your conversation easily. It just depends~
     
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  20. ExcitableFoci

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    The smart people I know are fun to hang out with but a bit tiring to deal with on a daily basis. I wouldn't say that talking to them saves both time and energy, as they are humans just like everyone else. It depends on the person.

    I think that the word you are looking for is 'competent' or 'disciplined'. Which fits more.