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

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.

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 ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  

2. Hyperfixations ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  ​  

3. Open to new views

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

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

6. No bragging about possessions

7. Usually making good decisions

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

9. Admitting lack of knowledge

10. A drawback of being intelligent

11. They avoid arguments

12. They are usually curious

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

14. People who don't flaunt their intelligence

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