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How do you measure someone's intelligence?

qualitygal — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 11:45:24 GMT

What makes you think, "now that's a smart person"?

I know there's IQ tests to measure that by, but in the common sense, everyday, how do you come to that conclusion?

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

lennox25 — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 11:47:32 GMT

You are joking, aren't you ????

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

jubilant — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 11:57:45 GMT

I think this is a fair and interesting question. To me it is not all about the Intelligence Quotient. It is a mixture of that.... plus common sense ....plus awareness (some would call that "bright", I guess)

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

Preds — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 12:02:55 GMT

Talk to them for a few minutes and that will give you some idea.

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

qualitygal — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 12:35:36 GMT

Measure isn't the right word. Ok, say, just, what makes you say to yourself, gee, that person is pretty smart! (That's all).

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

Financialgrl — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 13:24:37 GMT

I am another that thinks measuring intelligence isn't the whole story. I've met some who are not necessarily intelligent but their common sense and street smarts allow them to survive - sometimes better than the really smart ones.

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

151949 — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 13:27:11 GMT

We all constantly judge others whether or not we admit to it. When you meet someone and listen to them speak you will, consciously or unconsciously, form opinions about them. You may think how impressive a person is, or that they are dumber than dirt. You may think how much you like someone or gee, I gotta get away from this nut.

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

focksie — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 13:37:01 GMT

An intelligent person has doubts, questions, and tries to find solutions. An intelligent person knows that they do not know it all.

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

Snik — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 13:37:02 GMT

Obviously, by the size of their nostrils...

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

Preds — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 13:38:46 GMT

On 11/1/2014 BeanCounter17 said:
I am another that thinks measuring intelligence isn't the whole story. I've met some who are not necessarily intelligent but their common sense and street smarts allow them to survive - sometimes better than the really smart ones.

I agree. I know many very educated people that are actually ""dumb as a rock"" and vice versa.

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

brii — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 14:17:33 GMT

The way they speak, write, articulate themselves, topics they can have a conversation about...

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

qualitygal — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 14:36:11 GMT

On 11/1/2014 focksie said:
An intelligent person has doubts, questions, and tries to find solutions. An intelligent person knows that they do not know it all.

great answer!

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

qualitygal — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 14:36:36 GMT

On 11/1/2014 Snik said:
Obviously, by the size of their nostrils...

This made me LOL, great answer!!

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

qualitygal — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 14:37:18 GMT

On 11/1/2014 Preds said:
On 11/1/2014 BeanCounter17 said:
I am another that thinks measuring intelligence isn't the whole story. I've met some who are not necessarily intelligent but their common sense and street smarts allow them to survive - sometimes better than the really smart ones.

I agree. I know many very educated people that are actually "dumb as a rock" and vice versa.

Yes, both great answers too!

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

Buck-i-Nana — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 14:54:13 GMT

There are very few people who are "smart" in all aspects and all fields. For me, for general purposes, I'll take someone with passion and common sense as a confidant and go to person. In areas of specialty, obviously I look to someone who has the education to provide the best services possible and that requires both the education, a hunger to continue to learn and the ability to apply what they've learned and willing to think outside the box.

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

Buck-i-Nana — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 14:55:02 GMT

On 11/1/2014 qualitygal said:
On 11/1/2014 Snik said:
Obviously, by the size of their nostrils...

This made me LOL, great answer!!

LOL. Big question...are small nostrils or large ones the ones to seek out?

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

Preds — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 15:01:25 GMT

On 11/1/2014 Buck-i-Nana said:
On 11/1/2014 qualitygal said:
On 11/1/2014 Snik said:
Obviously, by the size of their nostrils...

This made me LOL, great answer!!

LOL. Big question...are small nostrils or large ones the ones to seek out?

It's not the size that matters ... it's how they use it. Takes my breath away!

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

Buck-i-Nana — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 15:02:38 GMT

On 11/1/2014 Preds said:
On 11/1/2014 Buck-i-Nana said:
On 11/1/2014 qualitygal said:
On 11/1/2014 Snik said:
Obviously, by the size of their nostrils...

This made me LOL, great answer!!

LOL. Big question...are small nostrils or large ones the ones to seek out?

It's not the size that matters ... it's how they use it. Takes my breath away!

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

brii — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 15:02:44 GMT

Re: How do you measure someone's intelligence?

magicmoodz — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 15:04:40 GMT

By their Viewpoints posts -- no really, I am serious.

This is not directed at you, OP.