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[Marienkaefer2]

When I was in grad school the first time, I went to school in an area that had many "smart" people. There were several grad schools in the area, a couple of them military schools. This was also an area where a lot of high profile and educated people retired. I worked part time in a bank, and many of our clients were retired CEOs of major companies, diplomats, ambassadors, writers, artists, etc. I learned a lot during that time outside of grad school. I'll say this: The REALLY intelligent people don't brag, talk a lot, dominate conversations, bully, or are "in your face." REALLY intelligent people are kind, considerate, GOOD LISTENERS, able to think.outside the box, acknowledge others and don't denigrate anyone. It doesn't matter what your education level. I've known highly educated people who had all the class in the world, and others who were BOORS. And the same goes for people without formal education. To me, intelligence is not just brain smarts. There's also emotional intelligence, social intelligence, and common sense. It's all of these things combined.

[scotttie]

Marienkaefer, I really enjoyed reading your post. Very thought provoking and may I say "intelligent." Sounds like an amazing experience and opportunity.

[brii]

On 11/1/2014 Complicated said:

I take into account more than just knowledge.

Knowing facts is not enough, you have to be able (in my book) to communicate with others, not be off-putting or condescending and LISTEN to others.

yes

[Qwackertoo]

On 11/1/2014 Marienkaefer2 said: When I was in grad school the first time, I went to school in an area that had many "smart" people. There were several grad schools in the area, a couple of them military schools. This was also an area where a lot of high profile and educated people retired. I worked part time in a bank, and many of our clients were retired CEOs of major companies, diplomats, ambassadors, writers, artists, etc. I learned a lot during that time outside of grad school. I'll say this: The REALLY intelligent people don't brag, talk a lot, dominate conversations, bully, or are "in your face." REALLY intelligent people are kind, considerate, GOOD LISTENERS, able to think.outside the box, acknowledge others and don't denigrate anyone. It doesn't matter what your education level. I've known highly educated people who had all the class in the world, and others who were BOORS. And the same goes for people without formal education. To me, intelligence is not just brain smarts. There's also emotional intelligence, social intelligence, and common sense. It's all of these things combined.

Great post.

[tansy]

A quick gauge for me is someone's sense of humor.

[focksie]

On 11/1/2014 Qwackertoo said:

On 11/1/2014 Marienkaefer2 said: When I was in grad school the first time, I went to school in an area that had many "smart" people. There were several grad schools in the area, a couple of them military schools. This was also an area where a lot of high profile and educated people retired. I worked part time in a bank, and many of our clients were retired CEOs of major companies, diplomats, ambassadors, writers, artists, etc. I learned a lot during that time outside of grad school. I'll say this: The REALLY intelligent people don't brag, talk a lot, dominate conversations, bully, or are "in your face." REALLY intelligent people are kind, considerate, GOOD LISTENERS, able to think.outside the box, acknowledge others and don't denigrate anyone. It doesn't matter what your education level. I've known highly educated people who had all the class in the world, and others who were BOORS. And the same goes for people without formal education. To me, intelligence is not just brain smarts. There's also emotional intelligence, social intelligence, and common sense. It's all of these things combined.

Great post.

Love this. Very astute Marien!

[Marienkaefer2]

On 11/1/2014 scotttie said:

Marienkaefer, I really enjoyed reading your post. Very thought provoking and may I say "intelligent." Sounds like an amazing experience and opportunity.

scotttie, I'll always remember a piece of advice one of those clients told me: truly intelligent people don't have to let everyone know it. This was a man who was very successful and very wealthy. And the most unassuming person you could ever meet. Those conversations have always stayed with me.

[Marienkaefer2]

On 11/1/2014 focksie said:

On 11/1/2014 Qwackertoo said:

On 11/1/2014 Marienkaefer2 said: When I was in grad school the first time, I went to school in an area that had many "smart" people. There were several grad schools in the area, a couple of them military schools. This was also an area where a lot of high profile and educated people retired. I worked part time in a bank, and many of our clients were retired CEOs of major companies, diplomats, ambassadors, writers, artists, etc. I learned a lot during that time outside of grad school. I'll say this: The REALLY intelligent people don't brag, talk a lot, dominate conversations, bully, or are "in your face." REALLY intelligent people are kind, considerate, GOOD LISTENERS, able to think.outside the box, acknowledge others and don't denigrate anyone. It doesn't matter what your education level. I've known highly educated people who had all the class in the world, and others who were BOORS. And the same goes for people without formal education. To me, intelligence is not just brain smarts. There's also emotional intelligence, social intelligence, and common sense. It's all of these things combined.

Great post.

Love this. Very astute Marien!

Thanks, I liked your post too.

[Marienkaefer2]

On 11/1/2014 tansy said: A quick gauge for me is someone's sense of humor.

That's good, too!

[minkbunny]

I don't take measure of anyone's intelligence but my own.