9 Strange Habits Only Smart People Have

Highly intelligent people share a lot of the same mannerisms and habits. But the surprising truth is, many of us probably wouldn’t be able to spot one in real life if we were just looking at the way they act in everyday life. Why? Well, because these odd habits highly intelligent people tend to have probably aren’t what you think! Here are a few!

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[nolancain]

Another thing: you can do difficult things but the easy ones confuse you.

[Raghav-txym]

0:30 Being messy.
1:08 Cursing a lot.
1:42 Being a night owl.
2:02 Taking cold showers.
2:34 Talking to yourself.
2:58 Criticizing yourself.
3:32 Doodling a lot.
4:10 Daydreaming.
4:46 Wanting to be alone.

[mc_mc_music]

Weirdly enough, almost all of these describe me, except for the cold showers thing, I CANT STAND cold showers. The introverted thing I'm on the fence about. It really depends on what mood I and the people around me are in. I would say that it's about a 50/50 shot, but besides that, everything but the cold showers describe my habits perfectly.

[AriaLEE]

I somehow relate to all of the signs, no wonder I was getting shouted at my parents for being so messy, especially when I doodle on my notebook. I tend to daydream and talk to myself for no reason and my family just stares at me weirdly. I was starting to criticize myself for being the weird one or whatever. Turns out I was actually a highly intelligent person?! I can finally understand myself thanks to this video!

[ives]

"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination." - Albert Einstein

[anne.]

In conclusion, being smart is being weird, but that's okay because you're smart.

[mrobseqium]

people who stay up late watching tiktok and doing nothing: "wow im intellegent because i stay up late!"
depression anxiety and death: *sits there menacingly*

[mikefelty]

Most of these describe me, but the social introversion thing depends on my mood, and who I'm around/where I am. Also, I don't do cold showers unless I don't have another option.

I would also like to add that these things are very broad and can apply to a lot of people, intelligent, or not. I've known intelligent people with these traits, but also people that I wouldn't exactly classify as mensa members by any stretch of the imagination.

[momogato]

Having a high intelligence can be something of a curse/burden, especially when the general public is involved with its stereotypes and expectations. The struggle is VERY REAL.

[QueenEspeon]

As someone who is interested in philosophy; another sign of being highly intelligent is challenging people's perspective. By asking why they think that way about a certain subject, you gain insight into their point of view. Not only that, but you could also give your point of view and exchange perspectives.

Unfortunately, 60% of this turns into a right vs wrong competition 😕 However, the thing about philosophy is that there is no one answer. That's why I enjoy challenging others way of seeing something.

[kalfruit]

So many of the videos on your channel are relatable. Various topics too all relatable. One of my favorite channels to date

[vizardonator]

For the daydreaming, I don’t daydream necessarily, but I do like imagining little situations with half of my brain’s processing. I often carry a string or flexible stick around with me because I can flick it a little quickly if I want to get a clearer picture of what I’m imagining. I also like talking out loud, and often go into a mumble when I lose confidence in what I’m saying mid-sentence to really think about it. It’s also really easy for me to go on tangents because I have so much to say and no immediate way to write it down, and oftentimes if I’m excited about something I’ll just talking to them without addressing them ( I don’t do this in public) because I feel comfortable in that space and so I forget some formalities. Also for the thing about more extensive vocabulary, I hate potty humor and people saying poop, I much prefer saying feces due to its rhythmic and fancier nature. I often like watching combat but avoid actual fights at all costs, even if I could take someone. If it’s both nonfiction and someone could get greatly injured, I don’t want to inflict that or have it inflicted on me. I also find it extremely easy to continue conversations even from a single prompt, but starting them is pretty darn difficult for me. I also love compromise, hating both people’s total opinions but loving to find the silver lining within. On a similar note, I’ll always start coming up with a different version of a game or system if it bores me or seems wrong, theory crafting mechanics, fixes, etc.

[asrieldreemurrthest]

Man, I don’t just daydream, I have a full on paracosm with lore, a complete timeline and character development.

[konajohnson]

I thought I was just a weirdo and an introvert but I do almost all of these, the outlier being cold showers. I know it doesn’t immediately mean I’m intelligent but I’d like to think of myself as a person above average intelligence wise.

[virginiatican]

Messy could also mean lazy... and that being a perfectionist may also relate to OCD... daydreaming might mean empty~headedness... keeping alone can also be misanthropy and xenophobia... so all or some of the above could apply to some people but it doesn't mean that they are highly intelligent. So, what you shared was quite fun and I may fool myself for awhile that I am intelligent. Live Long and Prosper!

[naomilu]

This list described me very well. Thank you! :D

[bill]

I think the creator of this video is highly intelligent. She managed to trick everyone who watched this video into thinking they're "highly intelligent" by choosing common habits (especially among teenagers) and presenting them in a way that makes them seem unique. Of course, that isnt to say that she isn't correct or that there are no highly intelligent people watching this video, but the video itself is bs. It's just people pleasing for views instead of providing decent information.

[akidojlaw]

OMG I am now convinced that sharing only two of these traits places me squarely in the unicellular realm 😊

[prophethades]

I definitely connect with this in some ways as I talk to myself sooo much, like I have a habit of echolalia or Re explaining things to myself or saying the order of things out loud or being like "should I say that" out loud, not to mention I always have this feeling of not being able to talk to people how I want and having to dumb down my vocabulary and random daydreaming thought processes just to feel normal, also helps I've had a college grade reading level since I was in 4th grade, but I hate calling myself smart or intelligent as it makes me feel narcissistic and I often make stupid mistakes so I tend to refrain from using those terminologies

[theblackKatKuro]

Love the Death Note reference. 😁
A few of these habits in me were not something I could develop even when I wanted to do so bc my parents and teachers were quite particular about things like doodling in books, talking to myself out loud. I do talk to myself in my own head all day long though. I'm thinking of developing doodling as a hobby now. Also, I only take cold showers when I'm emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed.