There are 15 ways to appear smarter than you actually are

Did you know that there are ways to appear smarter than you really are? Most of the time, how smart people THINK you are, is more important than how smart you REALLY are! This is especially true for those who work in highly social fields, where success is based on your ability to engage and connect with others. As it turns out, intelligence only explains about 20% of what you do in life. While the other 80% mostly comes from emotional intelligence (EQ). And while you may not be able to change your genetics, there are some proven strategies that can help you at least look smarter. When you meet someone, you only have a short time before they make up their mind about you - you only have a few minutes to make an impression. People will decide if they like you after the first conversation. The good news is, you can definitely change the way people see you. If you have an important meeting or interview coming up, or you just want to impress others and make them think that you are smarter than you really are, then the following tips on our list are sure to help you out.