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UKGuy March 9th, 2020 2:19pm

Would you rather be off the charts intelligent, but quite socially awkward? Or be a bit below average intelligence, but always come across well socially? Why?

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CudOfCow Oregon
03/10/20 6:29 pm

I'm already stupid and socially awkward.

lcamino Florida and Georgia
03/10/20 4:45 pm

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

tracyt
03/10/20 6:39 am

I'm already smart and kinda awkward...

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FitzDarcy Tre46on
03/10/20 12:46 am

Social is over-rated.

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TomLaney1 Jesus is Lord
03/09/20 10:58 pm

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.

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4boot LaTrineodeur, MN
03/09/20 9:11 pm

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

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IEatzCookies Swamp
03/09/20 7:54 pm

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

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IEatzCookies Swamp
03/09/20 7:54 pm

Although "off the charts" is a bit much lol

ProblemChild In the Middle
03/09/20 6:35 pm

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

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thebarr
03/09/20 5:14 pm

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

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Praetorianus In the uncanny valley
03/09/20 4:56 pm

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

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ptellini GET OVER HERE
03/09/20 4:06 pm

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

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ptellini GET OVER HERE
03/09/20 4:06 pm

I have gotten better at it.

presrvd Phoenix
03/09/20 2:46 pm

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

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xxxceo Nationalist
03/09/20 2:25 pm

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.

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SnotBubble California
03/09/20 2:07 pm

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

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phalnx Ohio
03/09/20 1:35 pm

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Streamline Lawful Good
03/09/20 1:20 pm

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

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Streamline Lawful Good
03/09/20 1:22 pm

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.

handsnfeet
03/09/20 1:10 pm

Because ignorance is bliss.

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snagglepuss2 Spring has sprung
03/09/20 12:55 pm

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

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Grant1957 Los Angeles
03/09/20 12:48 pm

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.

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tidford My little piece of heaven
03/09/20 12:46 pm

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

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BamaGirl ROLL TIDE from Texas
03/09/20 12:44 pm

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

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JulesVerne Live long, and prosper
03/09/20 11:45 am

Be careful what you wish for

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outlaw393 Proudly LGB
03/09/20 11:42 am

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

😎

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chickencookie
03/09/20 11:23 am

Definitely social. Ya gotta have friends.

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SticksandStones Stop fearmongering
03/09/20 10:44 am

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.

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alkafelts Texas
03/09/20 10:26 am

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

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nate19 WI
03/09/20 10:23 am

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.

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4JC Christian Pastors Wife
03/09/20 11:43 am

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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nate19 WI
03/09/20 8:42 pm

Exactly!

sassykenobi Raccoon City
03/09/20 10:09 am

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

STEMguy Parties Are The Enemy
03/09/20 10:05 am

I’m already the first option.

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makem Chinese Xinjiang Camp
03/09/20 9:30 am

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

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cowboy Evil will not prevail
03/09/20 8:53 am

More intelligent. I’m already socially awkward.

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historylover Navy Seawolves
03/09/20 8:47 am

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

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HBNY this space for rent
03/09/20 8:31 am

I’m already socially awkward.

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TierasPet
03/09/20 8:00 am

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.

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DonWichita Kansas
03/09/20 8:25 am

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

TierasPet
03/09/20 1:00 pm

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. 😊