It is much easier to create the right impression in front of new acquaintances than to try to “convince” those who have known us for many years.
Therefore, it is worth knowing how to learn to look smarter.
What are 3 tricks that will help with this?
Speak without swear words and slang
Cultural "clean" speech is an incredibly rare phenomenon in modern society. Therefore, a person who speaks beautifully and does not use swear words looks much more impressive.
Intuitively, it seems that we have a cultured and educated interlocutor in front of us, experts note.
Don't talk about things you don't understand
The easiest way to spot a stupid person is to listen to him talk about something he clearly doesn't understand. Don't be tempted to enter into a discussion if you are not sure of your own knowledge.
Quote the classics
Some may think this method is outdated, but a well-chosen quote from an authoritative writer or scholar can significantly increase your reputation.
It is best to know from which specific work or scientific paper you are quoting an excerpt.
