Most people assume people are impressed by fancy degrees or an extensive vocabulary. Sure, those qualities will probably get someone’s attention, but they rarely earn deep respect in the long run.
I’d argue that most smart people tend to value something else entirely. They respect humility and the ability to have thoughtful conversations without being pretentious. Instead of caring about how much you know, they care about how you treat others and your desire to learn more.
If you’ve ever wondered why certain people distance themselves from someone, it might have less to do with intelligence than with character. There are just some things that will make intelligent people dislike you. Here are five habits that almost guarantee you’ll lose their respect.
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