Posted by Karen_kay on December 23, 2003, at 0:25:04
In reply to Intelligence, posted by TF on December 21, 2003, at 20:18:04
I know what you're saying. And those people just talk circles around you. Never mind that they may know big words. The fact is that they may appear to be intelligent. But, do they always HAVE to look like they've come out on top? It's frustrating. But, take comfort in the fact that you can walk away knowing that you are in fact the better person. Just because a person can argue or get a point across isn't the measure of his/her worth. Big deal, so s/he can throw around a few fancy words. Well, my dog loves me. Chances are that person's dog can't stand him/her. It's hard to argue with a dog! And I know that a dog doesn't understand big words :)
But everyone tends to know exactly who this person is. And they know what s/he is doing. And eveyone tends to find him/her annoying. So, after that person makes his/her point, what I like to do is nod my pretty head in agreement and after s/he walks away walk up to the closest person around and say, "Can you believe that load of crap s/he just fed me? Like I'm supposed to change my whole life because John Deer told me so. What a jack a**!" Most people agree. If someone doesn't I wait until s/he walks away and I say the same thing again.
The world is full is psuedointellectuals. I think my goal in life is to not be one. I try my hardest to be sincere. I'm not always right, but I can admit it when I'm not and not get lost in my own words to cover my butt in the case that I'm wrong. But, I tend to find it more comical than frustrating. That's just my perspective... And when they talk, sometimes it is helpful to think of the voice of the school teacher from Charlie Brown.... Wawawawawa.. Wawawawwawa.. Maybe if you're like me, you'll even say it....
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