Why do people think quiet people are dumb?

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why do some people think shy,quiet girls/guys are dumb just because they don't talk as much.

FierceMegan2 · Accepted Answer

I was quiet in school, and no one thought I was dumb because the few times I did speak my answers were very well put together, and when I was asked a question I gave the right answer.

Some people judge easily. It's hard not to be annoyed by it, but the person being judged can't let someone else's ignorance effect them.

I also think that being "opinionated" is a sign of intelligence, and people only know what they see. If they see nothing that is what they think the person has. It's stupid, but I really think that is how it works with most people.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I thought the stereotype for quiet people was that they were the smart ones? You know, the shy quiet NERDY girl / guy?

And all the loud outgoing people are obsessed with their looks, have to be the life of the party, can't be alone for more than 5 minutes, and would rather party than learn anything - you know the dumb JOCKS, PARTY girls / guys?

Whoever got the stereotypes confused is an idiot...

Cuddle_Muffin · Accepted Answer

Because they don't talk much...just like dumb people... But if they say words...the opinion should change instantly.

Lupianwolf · Accepted Answer

I'm quiet and have had people say that to me I guess they just don't know how clever you are as you never speak up  so they might think that you just don't know the answers

aMuse · Accepted Answer

Those that tend to listen, tend to learn more. If they think you are dumb, take advantage of the fact that they have underestimated you.

calialltheway1993 · Answer

I've never heard anyone call quiet people dumb. In fact, they're considered mysterious and outrageous.

honeyltsme · Answer

typically because they're dumb themselves

To the contrary, Russians even have a saying "It's the quietest pond, in which devil takes residence". As in, quiet people have much more to them that meets the eye, that can even be one's undoing :)

kdizzleforizzle91 · Answer

I'm more on the quiet side, and people have always assumed I'm smart.

SallyWillson60 · Answer

This girl said that she used to think I was dumb because I didn't talk much... then she said that everyone thought I was dumb (which I dont think is true)

Prof_Don · Answer

I honestly never knew people thought that about quiet people. :-X

upsyndrome · Answer

Because they're stupid. I hate when people assume something is wrong with someone just because they aren't extroverts.

AllDay · Answer

I don't think that way  I always thought this  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt"

Anonymous · Answer

i thought people assumed the quiet ones were always the geniuses and the stupid ones were motormouths?

Anonymous · Answer

people have fears of the unknown so they assume things that they don't know about. I mean certain people like keeping things to themselfs. I prefer quiet people then some annoying person who talks constantly and never stops.

palek · Answer

Being as I'm quiet myself...I'm absolutely certain of it.

The_Supid_Genius · Answer

I never assume they're dumb...just weird.  I don't trust quiet people.

Anonymous · Answer

I've never gotten dumb, but I have heard comments about being dangerous. Unfortunately, all of those nuts that go on a rampage are described as people that keep to themselves.

JilliansHere · Answer

I don't know anyone that thinks that, usually it's the loud people that are dumb?

nermalinda · Answer

I usually think they are smart.

septimus · Answer

i think the opposite lol

michael0314 · Answer

I don't.

Anonymous · Answer

Ignorant people..

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