I can't stand people who think their so smart?

[Drummer Ben]

Man people who brag there IQ every where they go are so annoying. People who think they have all the answers, people who talk to you like your an idiot. It's especially annoying when two smart people get together and shoot you down like your some moron. What ever happened to people having different strengths and weaknessess. Why must you be an honor roll know it all. They think getting A+'s makes them above the whole entire world. I used to be on the honor roll then realized how pointless it is. Those type of folks think that going to harvard over a state school makes you the boss. Has anyone else ran into folks who think like this. I just don't get it. How conceited must you be to shoot everyone else down. It must be their insecurity.

[Vermilion]

I know people like that yes there bright in the eyes of school and college ect but non of them have common sense what so ever. And at practical things they tend to be useless

[phuckphace]

people who brag about having a very high IQ make me lol

even putting aside the usual debate about how accurate IQ testing is, most people you run into probably just took an online quiz and didn't sit for a "real" test. but even if they did, and even if the results were accurate, very high raw measured intelligence has serious drawbacks. people on the extreme end of the IQ scale tend to be socially awkward, shut-in weirdos who are just insufferable to be around. give me a normal person with a 105 any day.

[ImCoolBeans]

If you talk about your IQ I generally think you're a douche bag right off the bat. Not only is IQ not the most important part of overall intelligence, but it's not really that accurate, and not to mention how rude it is to go around boasting about how intelligent you think you are. I know many people who were/are excellent students, but lack the common sense to be considered a "smart person" outside of the classroom, and their emotional intelligence is greatly lacking, and emotional intelligence is arguably the most pivotal part of overall intelligence.

[Babs]

I agree. What's worse is when they think they're geniuses but are actually kind of dull.

[Drummer Ben]

I think the old screw in a light bulb test will figure out who's the brightest ;)

[Ridonks_CB]

A lot of those people measure their intelligence by "book smarts" - you can argue that street smarts and common sense are just as, or even more important. Yeah, there will always be someone smarter than you, but it really isn't well-mannered of them to speak condescendingly to anyone because of it. Just ignore it man.

[Uranus]

If you talk about your IQ I generally think you're a douche bag right off the bat. Not only is IQ not the most important part of overall intelligence, but it's not really that accurate, and not to mention how rude it is to go around boasting about how intelligent you think you are. I know many people who were/are excellent students, but lack the common sense to be considered a "smart person" outside of the classroom, and their emotional intelligence is greatly lacking, and emotional intelligence is arguably the most pivotal part of overall intelligence.

This really sums up everything I was thinking.
Yet, having a fairly high IQ can be great but it doesn't give you the right to brag about it and saying that everyone is below you because theirs is not as high as yours. And like Mike said, it's really not that accurate. Just because they are the teachers pet in class, doesn't make them an Einstein.

[-]Who tf brags about their IQ anyways?[/-] :D

[Bull]

Yeah, people who brag about high IQ, SAT, ACT, get on my nerves. I make straight A's and am on the honor roll, but I'll be damned if I will tell anyone my scores, that is just being a boor in my opinion. Nothing wrong with state college/university. I went to community college and will finish at state university, as did my parents and grand father. And, they are happy and successful. Enjoy life and do your best. My comment to such people is a "oh really?" I know, that's being tacky.

[Typhlosion]

That was me in highschool, the arrogant ass I was :lol:

Arrogance =/= Pride. It's okay to take pride in your own achievements, but it's not cool to belittle or treat people any differently because of them.

[Microcosm]

Man people who brag there IQ every where they go are so annoying. People who think they have all the answers, people who talk to you like your an idiot. It's especially annoying when two smart people get together and shoot you down like your some moron. What ever happened to people having different strengths and weaknessess. Why must you be an honor roll know it all. They think getting A+'s makes them above the whole entire world. I used to be on the honor roll then realized how pointless it is. Those type of folks think that going to harvard over a state school makes you the boss. Has anyone else ran into folks who think like this. I just don't get it. How conceited must you be to shoot everyone else down. It must be their insecurity.

While I will not attempt to justify the behavior of bragging in these people, I will say that sometimes it can seem like they're shooting you down in argument and acting like you're a moron, but in reality they are just passionate about what they're saying. Bragging about IQ and grades and such is pointless. Hell, bragging in general is pointless; however, in this post you seem to not value education very much. While going to Harvard doesn't make you "the boss," it does say something about your character. It means you are hard-working. It doesn't place you above anyone else by any means, and that's especially true if you brag about it. However, sometimes people get caught up in these trivial, passive things and, for some, it is excusable. It really depends on the extent of their bragging or conceitedness.

EDIT: Just saw Typhlosion's post and I think it sums up what I'm trying to say here:
Arrogance =/= Pride. It's okay to take pride in your own achievements, but it's not cool to belittle or treat people any differently because of them.
That's basically what I'm trying to say.

[Syzygy]

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[Caissa]

same here not that being smart is bad but dn't brag about it

[Uniquemind]

I care more about people's attitudes and personality and their use of common sense over a declared IQ anyway.

Apparently employers are catching on to this as well. According to some journals I read at first glance hiring someone from Ivy League colleges might yield high IQ people. But if those people are smart but can't apply their smart thinking with innovative ideas, problem solving in-real-world non-scripted scenarios, and be a team player...

The business/firm suffers, and more effort is spent to find someone new for the job.


IQ matters but it is not the be-all-end-all criteria.

[ClaraWho]

Man people who brag there IQ every where they go are so annoying. People who think they have all the answers, people who talk to you like your an idiot. It's especially annoying when two smart people get together and shoot you down like your some moron. What ever happened to people having different strengths and weaknessess. Why must you be an honor roll know it all. They think getting A+'s makes them above the whole entire world. I used to be on the honor roll then realized how pointless it is. Those type of folks think that going to harvard over a state school makes you the boss. Has anyone else ran into folks who think like this. I just don't get it. How conceited must you be to shoot everyone else down. It must be their insecurity.

Hm. To me that read of a lot of resentment towards those who are high achieving in terms of education. It appears you have a strong dislike for anyone more intelligent than you are, rather than that they have issue with you.

I'd be interested to know how you define 'being shot down'. Are there points actually more intellectually thought through? How often do you feel this happens, and with whom?

If you think everyone more intelligent looks down and tries to belittle you, then I'd argue the problem is your perception of intelligent people.

Whilst you may place no value in the education system or being highly academically achieving, it is incounterable that unless extremely talented, the top paid jobs require high levels of academic intelligence.

Further, University is equally about teaching an approach in thinking to critical tasks and high demands, as it is about specialist knowledge in a specific subject. Ivy League schools excel in both areas, and are something to be extremely proud of achieving, as are high grades.

As another poster commented though, pride and arrogance aren't the same thing. IQ is a nonsense measurement and bragging about it is arrogant, chances are due to the prohibitive cost, they've never actually taken the test either.

I can understand how this situation may occur in the microcosm of a top tier high school, with a competitive grade driven atmosphere, but if you are in a normal school... Seems unlikely EVERYONE 'intelligent' is out to belittle you. Just saying.

[Straya]

Hm. To me that read of a lot of resentment towards those who are high achieving in terms of education. It appears you have a strong dislike for anyone more intelligent than you are, rather than that they have issue with you.

I'd be interested to know how you define 'being shot down'. Are there points actually more intellectually thought through? How often do you feel this happens, and with whom?

If you think everyone more intelligent looks down and tries to belittle you, then I'd argue the problem is your perception of intelligent people.

Whilst you may place no value in the education system or being highly academically achieving, it is incounterable that unless extremely talented, the top paid jobs require high levels of academic intelligence.

Further, University is equally about teaching an approach in thinking to critical tasks and high demands, as it is about specialist knowledge in a specific subject. Ivy League schools excel in both areas, and are something to be extremely proud of achieving, as are high grades.

As another poster commented though, pride and arrogance aren't the same thing. IQ is a nonsense measurement and bragging about it is arrogant, chances are due to the prohibitive cost, they've never actually taken the test either.

I can understand how this situation may occur in the microcosm of a top tier high school, with a competitive grade driven atmosphere, but if you are in a normal school... Seems unlikely EVERYONE 'intelligent' is out to belittle you. Just saying.

this says it perfectly

[CallumLikesBoys]

I have a really high IQ so I'm better then all of you

[NeuroTiger]

I was a student of one of the most prestigious high schools in my region and was among the best students myself. Well...we didn't lack those people there. There were some who were really outstanding but others who were just MORONS and DOUCHEBAGS.
There is more to intelligence than A*s.

[KeeganW]

People who brag or boast or whatever about anything they are good at (IQ/school, sports, whatever) are all kind of ignorant. Its not just smart people.

[Drummer Ben]

Now to clarify never said intelligence is a bad thing. I'm simply saying people who think they are better than you becuase they are more intelligent get on my nerves. The ones that aren't willing to share what they know and rub your lack of knowledge in your face. I also don't believe one is simply more intelligent than you. Everyone has there strengths and weaknesses. I'd argue that different people are more knowledgable on certain subjects.

"The fool who asks questions is wiser than the wise man who refuses to answer them"

[Airrd]

Some people put book smarts over street smarts but you can't get experience from a book

[DriveAlive]

Warren Buffett always says that IQ has nothing to do with success in the economy, and that a person with a 130 IQ can do just as well as a person with a 160 IQ. The grain of salt you can take away from his quote is that it is from an extremely intelligent man who is comparing two very high IQs, but the message is still the same :)

[phuckphace]

Warren Buffett is a perfect example of why too many high IQs given free reign can be detrimental

see: his pathological obsession with money and numbers - these folks have a tendency to channel their shrewdness into the pursuit of personal gain at the expense of others. I read somewhere that Buffett filed his first tax return at age 14 (I'm guessing he was around 35 when he filed his last one) goes to show that this guy is definitely not a normal human being with normal human inclinations

his "rich guy who cares about regular people" schtick is really irritating not to mention transparently bullshit - by definition, being on top means you had to step on others' heads to get there.

[DriveAlive]

Warren Buffett is a perfect example of why too many high IQs given free reign can be detrimental

see: his pathological obsession with money and numbers - these folks have a tendency to channel their shrewdness into the pursuit of personal gain at the expense of others. I read somewhere that Buffett filed his first tax return at age 14 (I'm guessing he was around 35 when he filed his last one) goes to show that this guy is definitely not a normal human being with normal human inclinations

his "rich guy who cares about regular people" schtick is really irritating not to mention transparently bullshit - by definition, being on top means you had to step on others' heads to get there.

First of all, I think that he really is a genuinely good guy. He works to promote gender equality in business and for the wealthy to donate to charity. He also pushes the government to stop babying the upper class. Your complaint is that he is too shrewd and obsessed with personal success and gain. Whats so wrong with that? Thats the way the world works. If you want to make money and be successful, you have to be shrewd. Im getting really irritated by the segment of Americans who just complain about the success of others. Sure, many people take advantage of others and hurt America, but there are others that work hard and do what it takes to succeed.

[Jaffe]

Intelligence, or at least IQ, is over rated.
How many people can sit and actually talk to their mom?
How many people know what makes them happy?
How many people can just let shit slide off them, and still be who they are?
How many people like spending time with their siblings?
How many people have somebody that they can confide everything and anything to?
That shits important. Not IQ.

If you have to boast about how smart you are, or put others down, IQ must be your most important identity. That's actually kind of sad.