We live in a society where performance, success and intelligence are valued and with reason! If you are smarter than your competition, you will more likely succeed.
It’s a lot of pressure to handle, and quite unnecessary. It is not always easy to be on top of everything. That’s why you should know how to trick people into thinking that you are smarter than what you look like.
We got 5 tips to make sure you’re always at your best, no matter the situation. Do not let anyone think you are stupid, because you are not!
1. Keep a good temper.
When you’re in stuck in the middle of a heated debate, it’s easy to go beyond your limits and talk about things you’re not totally in control. It’s important to keep your temper down and stick to what you know at the risk of embarrassing yourself by making random remarks.
2. Always wear your best smile.
Research has shown that people judge another person’s intelligence by looking at their facial expression. People who are smiling are generally perceived as intelligent, unlike people who scowl.
3. Do not drink.
When people drink a lot, they usually tend to do stupid things. In fact, it’s not the stupid thing you do that fool them into thinking that you are stupid. Strangely, the mere fact that you hold a glass of alcohol can make you less intelligent in the eyes of people. Why? Because people associate drinking with impaired cognitive function.
4. Eye-Contact!
On one hand, having an eye contact with someone looks polite but on the other hand, it could also mean that you have a sharp mind. Therefor, people who are used to having eye contact with others are seen as people with good self-esteem. So do not be afraid to meet the eyes of your interlocutor!
5. Believe in Yourself
When you believe in yourself, it shows! Of course, when you doubt your abilities, it is also obvious … It is therefore important to believe in yourself and your skills.
6. Watch the video bellow for more tips.
Source:
TheRichest
