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Why are smart people so intimidating?

Why are smart people so intimidating?

Because of the contrast in interests, smart people have a greater tendency to be perceived as stand-offish and consequently intimidating.

How do you tell if people are intimidated by your intelligence?

10 signs someone is intimidated by your intelligence

  1. 1) The lack of eye contact.
  2. 2) Why don’t they just ask you the question?
  3. 3) Fear of being wrong sets in.
  4. 4) The worst – fidgety behavior in a serious convo.
  5. 5) The lack of actual conversation – why can’t they debate?
  6. 6) The competitive person.

What does it mean when a person is intimidating?

Intimidated, intimidating, intimidation To add complexity to the discussion, sometimes people, of course, are perceived as being intimidating, when in fact they really feel an entirely different way on the inside — vulnerable or scared in some way. When that happens, there is a big disconnect between the feedback we get from other people.

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Why are you so intimidating to good-looking men?

Some of us sprout sharp teeth, double in size, and become able to open even the most tightly-closed jars. We are immortals, werewolves, shiny vampires, and BDSM-loving billionaires. Women have evolved a subconscious mechanism to be aware of this fact about good-looking men, and that is why you find us intimidating.

What is subtle intimidation?

Subtle intimidation flies below the radar, unconsciously shifting our choices. Subtle intimidation flies below the radar, unconsciously shifting our choices. Skip to main content

Why do men find other men attractive?

If a man finds the other man attractive, it’s likely because he knows those traits are things women will be drawn to. So if he is accepted by the attractive man, that makes them one step closer to being placed above him in the male dominance hierarchy. That makes him more likely to be perceived as a good mate in the eyes of women.