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People were asked about 'subtle signs' someone is actually intelligent and they're vouching for these 15 signs

We surely needed to know these signs!
PUBLISHED NOV 16, 2024
Professor Stephen Hawking delivers his speech at the release of the 'Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' on January 17, 2007 in London, England. (Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Bruno Vincent )
Professor Stephen Hawking delivers his speech at the release of the 'Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' on January 17, 2007 in London, England. (Cover Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Bruno Vincent )

We all have someone in our family and friends circle whom we consider truly intelligent. But have we ever paused for a while to think about how we distinguish a smart person from someone who is not? Some traits of intelligent folks are known to all, such as being great at solving problems, good listeners, or fast learners. They don't make you feel dumb in their presence either. These people are curious, empathetic towards others and have critical thinking abilities that set them apart from the crowd. Woman sitting on the ground with a blackboard behind her. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Justin Lewis)

Woman sitting on the ground with a blackboard behind her. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Justin Lewis)

A Reddit user, u/Fit_Chipmunk88, took to the r/AskReddit community and questioned strangers on the internet about "the subtle signs that someone is actually intelligent." It might not be easy to spot an intelligent fellow all the time, nor every other aspect of a person can be a sign of their intelligence. But over 2,000 people came up with interesting answers on the post, where they shared 15 non-popular things they have observed about a person who is actually smart. Their answers ranged from calling a person with good communication skills 'intelligent' to praising the folks who can tackle challenges easily. Check out the list here:

1. They are empathetic ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  


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Compassionate woman hugging and supporting distressed female. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Olga Rolenko)

2. Hyperfixations ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  


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3. Open to new views


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4. Sense of humor ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  


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5. Noticing minor details ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  


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Man observing the laptop and thinking. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by John Fedele)

6. No bragging about possessions


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7. Usually making good decisions


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8. Fast learners ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  


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9. Admitting lack of knowledge


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10. A drawback of being intelligent


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Sad and depressed woman sitting on sofa at home. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Maria Korneeva)

11. They avoid arguments


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12. They are usually curious


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13. A list of qualities ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  


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14. People who don't flaunt their intelligence


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15. Those who don't gatekeep ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  


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Man and woman looking surprised at a laptop. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | Photo by Westend61)
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