10 character traits that show how smart you are
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1. Cursing a lot
The results of a study in the United States show that people who could think of more curse words within a predetermined time also performed better in intelligent tests than other participants. The researchers concluded that knowledge of a larger number of curse words indicated that the speaker had a larger vocabulary, not that they were using curse words because they lacked more sophisticated ways to express themselves.
2. Going to bed late
Doesn't the early bird catch the worm? Possibly not. Another US-based study performed on young people proved that the later you go to bed, the higher your IQ is. Those late to bed are later risers too.
3. Being lazy
Good news for all those who don't like doing very much: researchers at Gulf Coast University in Florida have found out that intelligent people apparently take more time to consider things and therefore end up doing less.
4. Staying calm
Of course, smarter people show their emotions too, but when this happens, it's less likely to end in an argument.
5. Being untidy
A messy environment seems to have a positive effect on our creativity. That's the reason why creative people appear to aim for chaos in certain ways and why, for example, the desk looks like a bomb has hit it.
6. They don't consider themselves better than others
Intelligent people tend to be less homophobic and racist. Researchers agree that the expansion of a person's own social environment, and independent, progressive thinking, require a certain level of intelligence.
7. They admit their mistakes
Smart people also find it easier to admit their mistakes. What's more, they see it as a chance to learn and improve. This ability is also part of emotional intelligence. It determines how important we perceive are emotions to be and how we deal with them.
8. They can see things from someone else's point of view
This point, also known as empathy, is also part of emotional intelligence. In a discussion, for example, people that lack this ability try desperately to persuade the other person to adopt their opinion and don't include their views in the conversation.
9. They don't suffer fools gladly
Intelligent people can be more impatient and more pedantic and in general, they are more likely to be solitary with fewer, but instead longer-lasting, social contacts.
10. Hitting the snooze button
And finally, to finish with the highlight: intelligent and creative people hit the snooze button more often in the morning when the alarm goes off, and generally consider it to be less important.
Now you have a wonderful excuse to ignore the alarm in the morning and calmly roll over again to sleep.
For more tips like this, don't forget to check out our health hacks website: http://www.healthhacks.me/smart-people-characteristics/
And if you want a refresher of the different characteristics, just look below...
1. Cursing a lot
The results of a study in the United States show that people who could think of more curse words within a predetermined time also performed better in intelligent tests than other participants. The researchers concluded that knowledge of a larger number of curse words indicated that the speaker had a larger vocabulary, not that they were using curse words because they lacked more sophisticated ways to express themselves.
2. Going to bed late
Doesn't the early bird catch the worm? Possibly not. Another US-based study performed on young people proved that the later you go to bed, the higher your IQ is. Those late to bed are later risers too.
3. Being lazy
Good news for all those who don't like doing very much: researchers at Gulf Coast University in Florida have found out that intelligent people apparently take more time to consider things and therefore end up doing less.
4. Staying calm
Of course, smarter people show their emotions too, but when this happens, it's less likely to end in an argument.
5. Being untidy
A messy environment seems to have a positive effect on our creativity. That's the reason why creative people appear to aim for chaos in certain ways and why, for example, the desk looks like a bomb has hit it.
6. They don't consider themselves better than others
Intelligent people tend to be less homophobic and racist. Researchers agree that the expansion of a person's own social environment, and independent, progressive thinking, require a certain level of intelligence.
7. They admit their mistakes
Smart people also find it easier to admit their mistakes. What's more, they see it as a chance to learn and improve. This ability is also part of emotional intelligence. It determines how important we perceive are emotions to be and how we deal with them.
8. They can see things from someone else's point of view
This point, also known as empathy, is also part of emotional intelligence. In a discussion, for example, people that lack this ability try desperately to persuade the other person to adopt their opinion and don't include their views in the conversation.
9. They don't suffer fools gladly
Intelligent people can be more impatient and more pedantic and in general, they are more likely to be solitary with fewer, but instead longer-lasting, social contacts.
10. Hitting the snooze button
And finally, to finish with the highlight: intelligent and creative people hit the snooze button more often in the morning when the alarm goes off, and generally consider it to be less important.
Now you have a wonderful excuse to ignore the alarm in the morning and calmly roll over again to sleep.
For more tips like this, don't forget to check out our health hacks website: http://www.healthhacks.me/smart-people-characteristics/