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How do I stop getting superficial conversations?
Read on to see the best of what we uncovered.
- Have some ‘deep’ conversation starters on hand.
- Ask questions about topics the other person is interested in.
- Find out what makes the other person special.
- Avoid discussing the weather.
- Assume the other person has deep thoughts.
- Don’t push people to see your perspective.
What should be avoided during small talk?
To avoid making anyone feel uncomfortable, don’t talk about:
- politics.
- religion.
- personal finances.
- personal appearance.
- death or illness.
- personal gossip.
- offensive jokes.
- anything so specific that very few people can relate to it.
What are the disadvantages of being a smart person?
Smart people are more often alone. They know how much they don’t know. They’re more likely to fall prey to stereotypes. They’re more easily distracted. They’re weighed down by expectations.
Why are some people afraid of being called Smart?
They’re afraid of looking stupid. This can drive some perverse behavior in kids labeled smart. After school is over the same fear can prevent clever adults from asking questions or learning something new, both of which might reveal their ignorance. They forget what it’s like to be a beginner.
Do highly intelligent people feel isolated?
Due to how they are raised and develop, they can also feel isolated. Here are the top five struggles only highly intelligent people suffer from. When someone’s intelligent, they tend to feel superior to other people. They can see and understand things that people around them can’t perceive.
Why are smart people more prone to doubt their intelligence?
Smart people are clever enough to know how much they don’t know. In real life this means it’s actually the brightest who are often the most tormented by doubt and they’re also the most likely to suffer from imposter syndrome. They’re more likely to fall prey to stereotypes.