We all want to be perceived as smart, and there are some simple ways brilliant people show their intelligence without even ...

Effective communication is a hallmark of intelligence. It involves not just what you say, but how you say it. Smart individuals often choose their words carefully, prioritizing clarity, precision, and ...

It is unclear if we live in a particularly smart era, but we clearly live in a particularly "smart" era. That is, the usage of the word "smart" is far more common than ever before. We are told that a ...

You may be trying to be sympathetic, but pointing out that someone looks tired is just another way of saying “Wow, you look like crap!” Nobody wants to hear it, and saying it just makes you sound ...

Some people don’t need a stack of diplomas or a genius-level IQ to come across as incredibly sharp. Intelligence has a way of ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. It’s no secret that actions speak louder than words.

Over at Lingua Franca today, Ben Yagoda has presented an early candidate for the much deliberated, hotly contested Word of the Year, and his choice is smart. Why smart? He's not talking about smart ...

Everybody wants to be seen as knowledgable and intelligent, while having others admire them. But knowing how to get there can get a little tricky. Before you panic too much, there's good news. Because ...