Smart people weigh the risk/reward of breaking rules on case by case basis and consider possible alternatives. So following the rules with too few exceptions may be perceived as the opposite.
Saying you believe in fate; that what happened was meant to;... Smart people may think you're too irresponsible, weak or too stupid to bear the consequences of your actions and decisions. Or they may also think you're too stupid to understand the nature.
Insisting that you're right:smart people will show the evidences but will not waste time proving that they are right. So spending time insisting that you're right, your listeners may think that you are too stupid or too stubborn to realize that you are wrong if they think so.
Spending a lot money or time on appearances or fancy things especially when you're not rich is perceived by brilliant people as less smart or think that you're hiding the product inside.
Substance abuse: some people think that drinking a lot is heroic. Yeah we may clap or smile at them but very intelligent people will privately think that you are not smart enough to care about your liver or your life in general.
There are a lot of things you may do and look stupid when you thought the opposite, so think before acting and read a lot to learn how to think and guide your thoughts.
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Article by Jado
