(I’d put a small figurative asterisk on this one, since American and British cultures have different attitudes toward names to begin with.) Please elaborate on this
While on this subject, I will go out on a limb and wonder how a nose ring would effect a Human Resources person during interviews. My only experience from early days on the farm was with nose rings in cattle and pigs. Yes, I’ve been in HR. First impressions are Important. If all other is exemplary, I would find out if he/ she would be amenable to working without it. Tattoos and studs are another situation.
Wow. You're certainly entitled to that opinion, but don't you think it's time we moved past these archaic ideas of how people should present themselves to us and just let them be who they want to be? How does a nose ring (or tattoo) affect your life in any way? I doubt a nose ring would even register to me in most situations.
If you worked at Starbucks I would say no problem. If you were in a professional sales position or my MD or attorney it would be a different story. It is a diverse world out there; what wouldn’t prompt a response from you would from others. That’s why I used two extreme job examples.
Fuck number 6. I would argue letting a few letters of the alphabet strung together in a way you find displeasing cloud your assessment of someone's intelligence to only be indicative of your own.
Sort of like people who clutch their pearls at the sight of tattoos.
And yet there are those, including the 5,800 hiring managers noted, that measure others in that way, especially in professional settings. Ignore at your own peril.
Obviously cussing in an "interview" is not going to be the best move - I didn't think that required being spelled out. I was speaking to the larger implication that one's intelligence can be measured by such trivial nonsense. I am a successful professional in a professional setting and my sailor's mouth is the least of my worries. Peril be damned, I will always ignore those idiots.
Boy, all that condescension wasted. What a shame. You should've stopped after the first response. Or 6th... At the very least, don't delete your comments. I can still see them and it makes you look spineless.
Opinions matter. During a job interview you are basically relying on someone's opinion of you to determine if you get to earn a living. I think it's best to not show them a side of you that they might frown upon, regardless of whether you think they should have that opinion or not.
Again, didn't think it needed to be said to not cuss out the hiring manager. This was supposed to be about intelligence as a whole, right? And whether it can be measured by 'shit' and 'asshole'? It's a hard no from me. Dawkins, Hitchens, Musk (even though he's a total douchebag) - all those guys are/were brilliant; they all swear liberally.
I don't think it was about a measure of intelligence. It was about how to 'appear' intelligent and by default, how not to appear unintelligent. I know a lot of intelligent people who curse, but often the first impression is that they are less intelligent than they actually are. Looks can be deceiving is basically what this article is about in my opinion. Do you wish to deceive in your favor or against?
An opinion piece, cool. You know what they say about those, right? I am one of those people who truly don't give a fuck what others think of me, particularly strangers. Perhaps it's sociopathy, maybe apathy, or it could be I'm a touch autistic, who knows... The human brain was designed over millenia to make quick judgements, so if it's not this it'll be something else. I'm not going to live my short life trying to shape others' opinions of me. I did that in my twenties & thirties and it turns out it was all bullshit.
Sure you care lest you wouldn't always be attempting to get the last word with everyone here. Again, a smart person who actually doesn't care what others think, knows when to be quiet. Just saying.
Bill, these nine suggestions for how to look smarter are great. But as I see it, only smart people will follow them or they already incorporate them in their behavior.
As someone with Asperger’s (or level 1 autism),I can say I violate the majority of the Rules of Appearing smart. But since I am regarded by most as smart, this has not been much of an impediment in appearing smart.
No 6. 'Result: 54 percent said they thought swearing made people seem less intelligent."
Hm. Yes and no. I would rather say less educated. Swearing is usualy a sign of low vocabulary or impossibility to articulate thoughts or feelings. We all know that intelligence and knowledge is not the same thing. :)
What could made them look less (socially) intelligent when it comes about swearing on the work place is to not know when and where to use 'forbidden' words. After all, swearing can be liberating but also a fine/witty/tactical form of intelligent expression when used right.
Good thing these only make you look less intelligent, not actually become less intelligent. Waiting on that newsletter on becoming smarter. For now, I'll just stick to reading...😃
Smart people know when to stay silent and use their words wisely. That cannot be said of all here, some of whom want desperately to have the last word. The last word is not particularly important to truly smart people.
The Bonhomme Richard. Having had a bit of military background, am wondering if the Seaman Recruit held that rank during this incident … or was he demoted when he was arrested and placed in the brig? Either way, after 2 years, wouldn’t he have a higher rating after all this?
Ha! Schrödinger's iPhone 😀
That's hilarious!!
My thought exactly 😃 thanks!
I would add a 10th item to the seeming intelligent article; Let it be known you read Understandably 5 days/ week.
Re: How to look smarter #9 ... Thank you for the translation for the last sentence; I was about to have to pull out my dictionary :-).
(I’d put a small figurative asterisk on this one, since American and British cultures have different attitudes toward names to begin with.) Please elaborate on this
While on this subject, I will go out on a limb and wonder how a nose ring would effect a Human Resources person during interviews. My only experience from early days on the farm was with nose rings in cattle and pigs. Yes, I’ve been in HR. First impressions are Important. If all other is exemplary, I would find out if he/ she would be amenable to working without it. Tattoos and studs are another situation.
Wow. You're certainly entitled to that opinion, but don't you think it's time we moved past these archaic ideas of how people should present themselves to us and just let them be who they want to be? How does a nose ring (or tattoo) affect your life in any way? I doubt a nose ring would even register to me in most situations.
If you worked at Starbucks I would say no problem. If you were in a professional sales position or my MD or attorney it would be a different story. It is a diverse world out there; what wouldn’t prompt a response from you would from others. That’s why I used two extreme job examples.
My attorney swears more than I do... Do you live in the Bible Belt or something?
I’m sure your attorney is competitive. I am agnostic so what does where I live have to do with professionalism?
It was the pearl-clutching that had me asking. Forget I asked.
But you asked so why deflect now?
Fuck number 6. I would argue letting a few letters of the alphabet strung together in a way you find displeasing cloud your assessment of someone's intelligence to only be indicative of your own.
Sort of like people who clutch their pearls at the sight of tattoos.
And yet there are those, including the 5,800 hiring managers noted, that measure others in that way, especially in professional settings. Ignore at your own peril.
Obviously cussing in an "interview" is not going to be the best move - I didn't think that required being spelled out. I was speaking to the larger implication that one's intelligence can be measured by such trivial nonsense. I am a successful professional in a professional setting and my sailor's mouth is the least of my worries. Peril be damned, I will always ignore those idiots.
Judgmental suits you.
Judgemental suits a fully functioning brain, Scooter. If your ancestors weren't judgemental you'd have been taken out by lions eons ago.
Good thing we have such an intelligent person as yourself to aid us with your judgment and wisdom. And cute nicknames.
This is all verifiable information. No need to take my word for it. Also, which nickname are we talking about? Judgemental?
No, trolling suits him. Sounds like a guy posting under the name Jessicah. Just saying.
Here you still are. Unable to control yourself.
Boy, all that condescension wasted. What a shame. You should've stopped after the first response. Or 6th... At the very least, don't delete your comments. I can still see them and it makes you look spineless.
Opinions matter. During a job interview you are basically relying on someone's opinion of you to determine if you get to earn a living. I think it's best to not show them a side of you that they might frown upon, regardless of whether you think they should have that opinion or not.
Again, didn't think it needed to be said to not cuss out the hiring manager. This was supposed to be about intelligence as a whole, right? And whether it can be measured by 'shit' and 'asshole'? It's a hard no from me. Dawkins, Hitchens, Musk (even though he's a total douchebag) - all those guys are/were brilliant; they all swear liberally.
I don't think it was about a measure of intelligence. It was about how to 'appear' intelligent and by default, how not to appear unintelligent. I know a lot of intelligent people who curse, but often the first impression is that they are less intelligent than they actually are. Looks can be deceiving is basically what this article is about in my opinion. Do you wish to deceive in your favor or against?
An opinion piece, cool. You know what they say about those, right? I am one of those people who truly don't give a fuck what others think of me, particularly strangers. Perhaps it's sociopathy, maybe apathy, or it could be I'm a touch autistic, who knows... The human brain was designed over millenia to make quick judgements, so if it's not this it'll be something else. I'm not going to live my short life trying to shape others' opinions of me. I did that in my twenties & thirties and it turns out it was all bullshit.
Sure you care lest you wouldn't always be attempting to get the last word with everyone here. Again, a smart person who actually doesn't care what others think, knows when to be quiet. Just saying.
You mean exactly what you're doing? Mmkay
And anyway, I like to argue (so does my homie). That does not equate to me giving a single fuck about your opinion.
Truly had a good chuckle when I read point #9 and the interpretation…
Bill, these nine suggestions for how to look smarter are great. But as I see it, only smart people will follow them or they already incorporate them in their behavior.
As someone with Asperger’s (or level 1 autism),I can say I violate the majority of the Rules of Appearing smart. But since I am regarded by most as smart, this has not been much of an impediment in appearing smart.
No 6. 'Result: 54 percent said they thought swearing made people seem less intelligent."
Hm. Yes and no. I would rather say less educated. Swearing is usualy a sign of low vocabulary or impossibility to articulate thoughts or feelings. We all know that intelligence and knowledge is not the same thing. :)
What could made them look less (socially) intelligent when it comes about swearing on the work place is to not know when and where to use 'forbidden' words. After all, swearing can be liberating but also a fine/witty/tactical form of intelligent expression when used right.
Good thing these only make you look less intelligent, not actually become less intelligent. Waiting on that newsletter on becoming smarter. For now, I'll just stick to reading...😃
Smart people know when to stay silent and use their words wisely. That cannot be said of all here, some of whom want desperately to have the last word. The last word is not particularly important to truly smart people.
She says unironically
The Bonhomme Richard. Having had a bit of military background, am wondering if the Seaman Recruit held that rank during this incident … or was he demoted when he was arrested and placed in the brig? Either way, after 2 years, wouldn’t he have a higher rating after all this?
maybe it's true, but it's crap. Anyone who bases their judgments on such superficial things is obviously not worth caring about.