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I'm in the minority here but I'd choose being social. Being able to handle yourself around others is an intelligence in itself. At the same time, if you can't communicate your intelligence to the rest of society then what good is it? No one will really know how smart you are because they won't listen.

I have been on one side of the aisle for pretty much all of my life. It makes relating to people challenging.

I’m already socially awkward. Gimme the darn intelligence to go with it....

I would rather be socially suave. I can rely on Google for Intelligence.

I suspect this app is full of socially awkward smarties. Just saying ...

I’m already the first option.

That being said I'm glad I don't need to worry about either of these. Both can get you many things, though social skill more probably. Either way I value intellect more because what's the point of knowing how to talk to people if you're stupid? It only makes things worse for everyone else.

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Being able to connect with people and have the ability to easily create meaningful relationships would do a lot more for me in my life than I think intelligence would.

The first description fits me perfectly. It caused me to be mercilessly bullied in junior high. In high school, college, grad school, and throughout life, I have been socially awkward, and probably thought of as "eccentric." But life has been fine.

I usually get 140+ on IQ tests but am socially awkward.
I'd like to try the other option ☺

Social. People tend to give you a pass if they like you, and judge you more harshly if they don’t. That extra advantage will make up for the lack of intelligence.

I agree.
I am already socially awkward and wouldn't want to diminish whatever intelligence I have just to be more social.

Because ignorance is bliss.

I'm already smart and kinda awkward...

More intelligent. I’m already socially awkward.

Social... growing up, I absolutely hated being labeled as “gifted”, because I didn’t want to be a social outcast.

I would rather be off the charts intelligent because if I was, being socially awkward might not be as much of a problem. Many things can be done in a somewhat isolated way if you are extremely smart.

I'd rather be a socially awkward genius...like I already am.

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I’m already socially awkward.

With enough intelligence, one can figure out how to fake enough social adeptness to get by. Worked for me...😁

To be of average intelligence would be a nightmare to me, just think of how awful being below average is.

Intelligence put to good use can produce a profitable life as well as a job that can provide financial stability.

There is nothing for which I would trade IQ points. Above average intelligence is too valuable to trade.

I have gotten better at it.

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I'm already the first option and it's not so bad

Although "off the charts" is a bit much lol

I’d rather be socially inclined, and I’ll tell you why. The most successful business leaders are great speakers. Most of them are intelligent, too, but you have to be a gifted communicator and deal-breaker to be successful in business.

Personally, I’d rather keep my social skills than my intelligence. I’m moderately intelligent, but also socially inclined.

I'm already quite awkward. Up my intelligence please!

Off the charts intelligent. Everyone has their quirks but people love you for being genuine. Nothing wrong with being awkward.

Definitely social. Ya gotta have friends.

I'm already socially awkward (ASD), so give me my 300 IQ.

Exactly!

Good points Don. I've never noticed any awkwardness here; I'm uncomfortable in them and try to have conversations with the person who looks easiest to talk with. 😊

I agree. And I’ve seen too many geniuses that have no common sense, and can’t interact with others. It takes a lot more than just intelligence to make it in this life!

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Be careful what you wish for

Social is over-rated.

IQ is by far and away the best correlate for success. If you had to pick one trait to excel, pick IQ.

I’d rather have friends.

I’m already socially awkward. Having more intelligence would be great!

I wouldn’t want to be below average in intelligence.

I'm already stupid and socially awkward.