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Being infatuated vs. being aware of your own value

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Here's yet anOTHER issue that's been bothering me [yes, I seem to be having quite a lot of these lately; being bored = more time to think = really weird outcomes ^_^'].

Anyway. According to some tests I took [on highiqsociety and various other websites], I'm some sort of a genius. Problem is, sometimes I tend to show off even though I'm not aware of it, and some people think I'm infatuated. Throughout the years, I figured it's best to play dumb most of the times, but lately I've been getting the feeling that I'm belittling my own abilities and talents. If someone says, "Hey, I think you're really smart", or "Wow, you're incredible!", my first impulse is to say something like, "No, not at all, you must be exaggerating" or something of the sort.

Question is, which conduct should I take in such situations? What's the limit between being aware of your true value and not being afraid to show it, vs. becoming infatuated? Help...?

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Im not a genius but i always underestimated myself. Its a passive trigger in me so i can do better. Academically, im a above average student and when im with my friends, i play the dumbass card so that not many people depend on me. Thats me, so i hope this give you some insight.

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Hmm, I would say it depends on who you are with, where you are, and what kind of things are being sad. If you are with a person that has a higher skill level then most, maybe someone of your same caliber, feel free to show what you've got. An intelligent person will know that you are not flaunting around. Your true value is your experiences, remember that! So never be afraid to show them off, but be choice wisely when to, and when not to.

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Well, the main issue I find if people discover you're smart, or have knowledge in some things. They'll bother you for help, relying on your abiilites, so you have some responsibilites in that sense. There is no limit ... Things just aren't set in stone, each situation has it's own means, and if you're proud of yourself. Pride has a great deal, you may just "show off" a lot. But I take it you're not really that kind, don't be self concious about petty things of people saying you're infatuated.

I believe I can do anything, except beyond my physical capabilities. I learn quickly, and I don't blabber about everything I know openly, so people get surprised on how much I know, when the time comes around, haha.

I can't say there is a limit, still thinking about it, because you are in charge of that limit, y'know.

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Showing off and infatuation are proportionally the same with infatuation on the heavier side of da scale. Show em' what you can do and don't worry about it. Its no different from something a little different like sports. They need to do their best to win.
I guess you could say if its for fun, you can decide. If its important than it would not hurt being infatuated....

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If someone says you are smart, then accept their comment cause it probably is true. Just be modest about your talents and don't shove your abilities in someone's face when they don't want it. If someone needs help, help them, but do as little as you can. In reality, there is no level or limit, just a person expectations, (that varys from person to person), so just decide on your own.

Now a question, how exatcly do you feel when someone complements you and you tell them that they must be exaggerating?

If your beaming, then that's a good sign, your not belittling your abilities. If your not, then that isn't good.

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Just try to be chill :nya:

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So, you say your smart yet you take tests on the internet? WTF? Take an I.Q. test, PLAN or PSAT then lets talk, until then your still a nobody that might as well not exist, I want proof, I'm from Missouri, now show me! I do well in classes, well atleast in classes in my home language, English, but I don't do homework, I'm just not motivated, getting high test scores ballances it out well, not to mention I"m usually interested in the material the class is about. Now then, I want you to take a real test, not some I.Q. test off some website, I don't trust those at all. Have fun testing and remember, it doesn't matter how well you do if you put enough effort into things.

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