What could I do or say to people to show intelligence?

Question

I know this is a strange question, I do have intelligence lol

I just have trouble showing it-I mean, I feel that my family and friends treat me below their level of intelligence-so I just want to shock them-oh my god we dont have to treat her like a r****d anymore! lol

What kind of humour shows intelligence-I guess sarcasm-I use that somewhat-just..........any ideas? will pick best answer! thank you.

Answer 1

Thus far, the respondents have advised you to feel good about yourself, don't try so hard, to come across with an impressive vernacular, and a novel idea for discussion that knocks their socks off. I agree with all of these suggestions.

I noticed that you feel these vibrations are coming from both the inside (your family) and outside (your friends). There seems to be a consistency to how you are viewed in the different roles you play in life. Unless you are just ignoring the many others who treat you with respect, and focus only on the few who seem to ridicule you, I think you might want to first take a step back.

You might wish to ask the people YOU TRUST to provide you with feedback. How do you come across? Are they "putting up with you" or do they find you to be a mature person. Do they feel there is an improvement you might make to be mature. (Be prepared to hear unpleasant things about yourself. If they are giving you these answers-realize that the"others"  are feeling the same way.

You might wish to investigate on your own when a good discussion seems to turn sour. Did you say or do something that might have caused it?

The bottom line is that when you interact with others, your true self comes out. They will "get it" over time.

In the meantime--when they begin to talk down to you--let them know in a "matter of fact" way that you wish to have a mature discussion, so if he/she cannot act appropriately, you will find a mature person to have a discussion with. You must do this in a matter of fact way, if they sense that YOU are now talking down to THEM boy will they let you have it.

Good luck

Answer 2

The most intelligent thing to do is simply be yourself. Intelligence isn't something that one has to work on to "show". It can be shown through speech and articulation, but it's also subjective.

Some people are "emotionally intelligent" but lack logistic intelligence. Others are very book smart and lack emotional intelligence. Wisdom and knowledge are also two factors that have their own applications. Sometimes knowledge is useless without wisdom.

Answer 3

Don't try so hard.  Use complete sentences and adult words.  Use an adult voice - not all giggly, little-girl-high-pitched. and if they insist on treating you like a dummie, tell them you'd appreciate it if they treated you like the competent and intelligent person that you are.  old habits die hard so be prepared to give them some time to come around.  but don't assume the role that you've outgrown.

Answer 4

I don't think it's so much about intelligence. I think that you just need to get people to take you more seriously. They will take you more seriously if you seem generally interested in them.

People love to talk about themselves. Ask them two or so probing questions about a topic that they mention, then seem generally interested.

Answer 5

I sense what you're really after is for them to respect you across the board, not just for your intellectual capacity. Try looking into some self-help books on how to project confidence. I think that's what you need more than you need people to think you are smart. You are searching for a way to get them to respect you.

Answer 6

a good vocabulary is always good

Answer 7

be yourself, seriously....it's the only way

Answer 8

You could always strike up a conversation that shows some intelligence like politics, or religion, or philosophy.

You can ask people their opinion on certain subjects while offering yours and having reasons to justify it.

History, literature, science or medical discoveries, debates, etc.

Answer 9

Fake a perfect score on some SAT's.

Take an IQ test and either show them your real IQ, or make it fake.

Haha, I don't know.  Use big words correctly.

Answer 10

I would just hit them with something totally off the wall.  Research some scientific phenomenon on the internet and strike up a conversation.  Sarcasm works too.  I've done this before.  I started the conversation out with this>>>"Did you know that butterflies only live for 8 hours once they're out of the cocoon?"  My family was so dumbfounded that they didn't know what to say...lol.

Answer 11

You're trying too hard. Say nothing.  People will think you're deep in thought.