What are some things you do to make yourself seem smarter?
I use examples and analogies a lot because I'm not sure how to put certain things into words.
>>38700354
I just be myself o
>>38700354
I would like some tips as well to fool others into thinking I"m intelligent.
>>38700354
I poop un my butt
im constantly thinking about future conversations that i might have so im semi prepared for almost any social interaction
>>38700354
>Be me
>Figure out how to talk super properly
>Start talking like that to make myself sound cool or some shit
>Now 23
>Be a total shut in because I sound too proper and I can't fix it.
>People tell me to shut up because I use too many words when I make jokes
>Girls think I'm a pretentious douche
I don't try to be too. Once I start talking I can not shut up.
Its all about your word choice. Use words normal people usually dont say
>>38700354
>TFW explaining the anschluss to your friends
Stay quiet
>>38700780
Eloquently put, dumbo.
>>38700354
Dumdums you don't want to appear smart.
It turns people off.
You want to fit in.
For instance, I have an IQ of 140+, speak 5 languages fluently, an expert in countless fields, etc... however when in the company of normies I make an active effort to come out as a regular joe not to make them feel uneasy/come off as a faggot nerd.
>>38700354
I do the opposite.
>>38700892
I unironically second most of this post except for the "I speak 5 languages" bit.
I actually, semi-consciously, act way dumber than I am. In conversation, I'm deliberately sloppy with my word choices and allow myself to speak with an accent and mispronounce words instead of enunciating. Additionally, I tend to use words like "like" and "dude" a lot and sorta let those fly off the tongue liberally. I also often pretend that information is new to me or feign surprise/ignorance/interest when people try to show my something or help me, and generally just allow myself to seem a lot less capable than I really am. Sometimes it feels like fucking Dora the Explorer and I'm shocked more people don't see through the act or realize how simple the shit I'm letting them walk me through is.
The point isn't not to come across as a nerd or a faggot. It's honestly just to play along and disarm people, on top of lowering standards and making it count more when I do just let loose. Probably helps that my autism and general flappiness to begin with make me look like a literal retard.