5 things that people view as signs of 'stupidity' that are actually signs of intelligence

September 09, 2024 | [Read Online]( [fb]( [fb]( [fb]( [fb](mailto:?subject=Post%20from%20the%20Upworthiest&body=New%20Post%3A%20%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter.upworthy.com%2Fp%2Fnew-post-1598) [5 things that people view as signs of 'stupidity' that are actually signs of intelligence]( It's time to stop thinking of these as weaknesses. There are some people that are just inherently intelligent while others have to work at it. As we age we run into more people that have [varying degrees of intelligence]( whether it be from post graduate degrees or just life experiences. But there are sometimes instances where we may find ourselves questioning if someone is as smart as they are letting on. It can be due to something they said, did or just from observing their general behaviors. Is this always a fair assessment though or are we making snap judgements based on what we personally [perceive as markers of a person's intelligence?]( Well, it seems this is a question that has been on the minds of a few individuals. People have been asking what are signs of intelligence that are often mistaken for stupidity. The answers just might surprise you. [Read the story]( [Stop struggling with small talk by using the simple 'FORD method']( This'll make your next party a lot easier. There are many reasons why people are nervous about entering social situations where they have [to make small talk](, such as a work event, a party where they don’t know many people, or at school. Some people don’t enjoy small talk because they get frustrated talking about seemingly unimportant topics. At the same time, others are shy and afraid they’ll say the wrong thing or run out of [topics of conversation.]( Psychologists suggest those who are uncomfortable knowing what to say should use the FORD method. It’s an acronym that’s an easy way to remember four different topics of conversation that work with just about anyone. [Read the story]( upworthy upworthy Add a comment... [Star neuroscientist Andrew Huberman breaks down two simple exercises to improve vision]( The eyes are a muscle like any other and need both stimulation and relaxation. We spend a lot of time looking at things up close, particularly our screens. For many of us, it’s the first thing we look at in the morning, the last thing we look at before going to sleep and the thing we look at most during all those hours in between. According to a study commissioned by [Vision Direct](, the average American will spend 44 years looking at a screen. You read that right. Over. Four. Decades. Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, well known for his podcast “[Huberman Lab](,” breaks down all kinds of science-based life hacks for health, wellness and fitness. [Read the story]( [Idioms from around the world that become hilarious when translated into English]( It can rain a lot more than just cats and dogs. You probably know what it means to hit the hay, tie the knot or buy a lemon. Maybe you’ve already killed two birds with one stone today, so effortlessly that it was a piece of cake. But to a non-English speaker, using these phrases would probably make you sound crazy … or should I say gone crackers? That’s the fun thing about idioms. They change depending on the time, place and culture creating them. In other words, they usually sound ridiculous to anyone except those who normally use them. [Read the story]( [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( [tk]( [in]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 GOOD | Upworthy. All rights reserved 1370 N St Andrews Pl Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States of America [[beehiiv logo]Powered by beehiiv]( [Terms of Service](