What makes you think someone is smart?

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Sonorous · Accepted Answer

I think most people are smart. But what makes me think someone is smarter than average is by how they carry themselves, what their interests are, how fast their brain might respond to anything I or the world might challenge them with, or even if I find that being around them is constantly challenging my mind in a good way. It might be an indication that they high fluid or crystallized intelligence

Determining exact intelligence is not an easy task Tbh. It might even be impossible for now. Even the IQ test are flawed. Many factors can be the difference between a lower or higher score. Even some amount of prerequisite knowledge is important with it. However, determining a general range is a lot easier. And you'll more accurately tell what general range someone is in based on how they logically discern logical things when they're in a normal emotional & healthy physical state.

Also there's apparently a correlation with people high in openness to experience & intelligence. But ofc it's not 1:1.

BobLouis · Accepted Answer

If they are attractive. Only attractive people are smart.

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

If somebody is able to remain civil and polite and open minded when they disagree with others, see value in people of all races and religions and intellectual spectrums in life, forgive when they are mistreated, include people who are weak or fragile into heir hearts and homes, and have the courage to be honest when they disagree with others.

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Accepted Answer

Their ability to doubt their smartness and be curious & open minded.

My IQ is 131, I wish it was higher.

It’s still not bad though, and I am always ready to learn from other people and always curious about myself and the world.

ohsheeT · Answer

They're confident they're happy they're wise they can smile they don't get into other people's business and they don't say too much they listen

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

A group of people are walking & everyone in the group is walking looking down at their phones except one person, to me that one person not looking at their phone would be smart. Anyone that does this behind the wheel isn’t smart to me. But officer I was just checking my Instagram. At least I didn’t damage my phone. Everyone around me is filming & taking selfies of the accident, how come no one is helping me?

serious · Answer

1. If a person displays confidence.

2. They are not only just nice, but they have self respect and can stand up for themselves when needed.

3. If they are not the ones who always want other people to like them or to impress them but instead they don't really care about being liked but they care about doing what they think is right. Morally/legally/ethically and even otherwise.

4. If they can take tough decisions and if they are really choosy and picky about the kind of people they want to have in their life and if they don't hesitate to remove such people from their lives who they think are toxic in any way.

5. They way they talk and treat others.

These are the best points I can think off.

AmeerX · Answer

Among women I am really surprised when she shares same ideas, and knows or has a learning attitude towards scientific or industrial products. Being thrifty is also good sign but not miserly though. And there is this natural curiosity.

When girls have interest in traditionally men topics like economics and politics then I think it is really great.

And to be fair, I highly regard Russian woman especially the old ones in their 30+ to be very very very smart 🤓. I have never found a dumb person from that country ever on the internet. And even my uncle's partner and his copartners are clearly something great. Very very intelligent people.

Please don't be Russophobic just because of Ukraine invasion.

slatyb · Answer

They readily understand things that most people don't, and can explain them coherently. Their explanation makes sense to me, and fits in with my general knowledge.

"The fool on the hill sees the sun going down, and the eyes in his head see the world spinning round"
Generally, smart people don't waste time telling you they are smart. They just do what they do

Lliam · Answer

They are informed, perceptive and open minded.
They have the ability to reason and think critically.
They don't believe corporate media.
They develop their own opinions on issues without concern for political partisanship or consensus. And they revise or change their opinions as more information becomes available.
They are imaginative and have a good sense of humor.
Their lifestyle choices are another good indicator.

RavVid · Answer

It depends on what the topic is. If a person can put a framework up that sheds light on a topic then that might just mean they have read a book I haven't. If they can consistently do that with different topics and different frameworks then I'll start thinking they are smart.

Staximus · Answer

If they don't do stupid shit. I know this guy who has degrees in physics, chemistry, and math. He's a borderline genius when it comes to knowledge, but he has the common sense of a chicken. Always doing stupid shit, getting drunk and in fights, getting arrested, was addicted to drugs more than once. He had terrible childhood and can't stop doing stupid shit, but there's a point where you can't use that as an excuse anymore.

ChiTown33 · Answer

When they catch on to something very fast. Intelligence isn't really amount knowledge. It's the ability to problem solve and think critically.

I'm a fountain of pretty useless knowledge. That don't make me smart.😂

maroon_eyez · Answer

Being able to listen more rather than talking,
Think before talking shit,
Be open minded and not judge easily,
Ability to see the positives even in a bad situation,
Ability to put someone at his place by staying polite,
Ability to accept when he/she was wrong.

inhua · Answer

depends on their ability to regulate their emotions and continue debating without resorting to insults or slander 90% of GAG users can not do this

Hinaaaaa · Answer

A person having a good sense of humor... not the one insulting others but the one with funny imaginations... their comic timing... One of the trait of smart people.

rosemilk · Answer

i would have to observe them to see if they make smart choices consistently and know what consequences could arise and how they plan to deal with them.

Apple1996 · Answer

When someone has wisdom/has gained knowledge through experience. Those are the people i trust when I really need information

KostasKouvalis · Answer

Well rounded Doesn't give a shit about political correctness Notices patterns and trends

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

They possess strong common sense and have the ability to think about various things from different perspectives while making sense.

Paris13 · Answer

My Roomie who is Also an Ex. Brilliant and High IQ which Means He can Absorb. xxoo

Still-alive · Answer

For me it is as much admitting things you don't know and seeking out people or places that do know than it is to say what you do know. I call that smart and wise

jamesgoldman · Answer

They plan for the future months or years ahead maybe more

zagor · Answer

When they are competent, analytical, and able to explain the rational for their positions on issues.

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