How to sound more intelligent


	How to sound more intelligent

oinopion

3-4-2007 6:53 AM

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3-4-2007 9:06 AM

egoldstein

One other thing i'd add to the list is, "If you don't know the answer to something, don't act like you do."

3-4-2007 11:02 AM

oinopion

Nice, I'll remember it. THX.

3-6-2007 2:44 AM

coconutshell

Or you could just say, "What are your views on blah-blah-blah"...

3-8-2007 11:28 AM

bignosemousie

I find the best way to sound more intelligent, sometimes, is to not speak at all.

I really agree with eric here. Never pretend to know more than you do, except maybe with your kids.

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