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One of the best threads on PF!
Thank you, Kandahary!
I don't like the title of the article, though ... I mean, it makes it seem as though you should TRY to APPEAR smart. No, you shouldn't. Be smart.
Yes! I've noticed, however, that some of us sometimes use "hard" (or, as this article calls it, "smart") words incorrectly. The best way to make sure that you're using new words correctly isby looking at all their definitions as well as by checking Google for sample sentences. This way, you'll get an idea of how to use it correctly.
Also, in speeches and verbal conversations with others, be sure that any new words you want or plan to use, you know how to pronounce them correctly. There are many resources online to help learners with pronunciation; just type in the word, and listen to it being pronounced several times, just in case.
Yeah... like imagine standing or sitting with a group of people who are talking about the new Health Care Bill in the U.S. and its impact on Americans, and one of the people in the group is silent the entire time. This is why it's good to be aware of at least the basics of a variety of matters worldwide.
Exactly. It makes one sound really, REALLY stupid when one decides to participate in a discussion about which she/he knows nothing, or at least not enough to get into a discussion on it. Think of a way to contribute to the conversation rather than just opening your mouth to say whatever comes to your mind, just seeking attention. If you're not sure about your level of understanding about a certain topic, ask questions and/or verify your knowledge, but certainly avoid providing an uneducated opinion.
Thank you, Kandahary!
I don't like the title of the article, though ... I mean, it makes it seem as though you should TRY to APPEAR smart. No, you shouldn't. Be smart.
Originally posted by Kandahary
Yes! I've noticed, however, that some of us sometimes use "hard" (or, as this article calls it, "smart") words incorrectly. The best way to make sure that you're using new words correctly isby looking at all their definitions as well as by checking Google for sample sentences. This way, you'll get an idea of how to use it correctly.
Also, in speeches and verbal conversations with others, be sure that any new words you want or plan to use, you know how to pronounce them correctly. There are many resources online to help learners with pronunciation; just type in the word, and listen to it being pronounced several times, just in case.
Originally posted by Kandahary
Yeah... like imagine standing or sitting with a group of people who are talking about the new Health Care Bill in the U.S. and its impact on Americans, and one of the people in the group is silent the entire time. This is why it's good to be aware of at least the basics of a variety of matters worldwide.
Originally posted by Kandahary
Exactly. It makes one sound really, REALLY stupid when one decides to participate in a discussion about which she/he knows nothing, or at least not enough to get into a discussion on it. Think of a way to contribute to the conversation rather than just opening your mouth to say whatever comes to your mind, just seeking attention. If you're not sure about your level of understanding about a certain topic, ask questions and/or verify your knowledge, but certainly avoid providing an uneducated opinion.
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