Do You Ever Dumb Yourself Down ???

This was a TOC on campus today for seniors and grad students, and man where there some interesting answers and opinions.

For family or friends who are less educated ?

Or for a man ?

Or to make someone else shine ?

NEVER!  NEVER! Absolutely not....however, I would never talk down to anyone or make them feel inferior. Some people just don't have a frame of reference for some topics and I am compassionate enough to understand that.  

I've spent a lot of hours during my life time on self enhancement activities, general reading, travel  AND I've paid a lot for my formal "edumacation" no way am I going to dumb down.  If the person is down right stupid that's another story.........I just step 

NO!!  I will not do that, not for anyone or any reason.  I have even had my job threatened in the past because I refused to make myself appear less intelligent or allow someone else to make me look stupid. My feelings are this, if my intelligence or anything else about me intimidates you or threatens you, than it's best we don't associate.  I just won't play dumb to make someone else feel less dumb!

Nope.

I don't make assumptions about what other people don't know. 

For family or friends who are less educated ?
No.  I will speak to their level of understanding when choosing my words.  I'll also explain a concept if I think its unfamiliar to someone, but that's it.  The average person easily grasps more than you may think. 

Or for a man ?
HELL NO.  I have no use for a dumb man, ever. 

Or to make someone else shine ?
And no again.  I will sit back and allow them to take the lead.  They will shine on their own if its going to happen. 

I dumb down in one situation:  Playing unknowledgeble dumb ass is more likely to get me what I want/ need.  There are times when its much easier than intelligent discussion/ debate. 

The real dumb ass or a sympathetic individual gets to be in control and 'handle' the situation.  They are in the power seat and my being the humble fool allows them to exercise that power on my behalf.  I used it recently at the county utility office.  I left with exactly what I needed.    

Or for a man ?
HELL NO.  I have no use for a dumb man, ever

That is the truth for sure!

For family or friends who are less educated ?
No.  I am who I am and there's no point in trying to play like I'm less than... It's actually an insult to the other person.  Just don't assume they know everything that you are talking about and don't make them feel bad about not knowing. 

Or for a man ?
No.  I don't find dumb men attractive and I won't play dumb for a smart man either.  He either likes me the way I am or not.

Or to make someone else shine ?
No.  They will step up on their own or they won't.  They need to do their best and if it outshines me then that's the way it should be.

i DO often...friends, family, co workers, man...avoid the drama and not show off all my knowledge/ intelligence/ mother wit to those who especially want to exploit it...i try to be on individual levels with folk for comfort and hell, most of my folk are really dull and they prolly wouldnt get it anyway...at times its just easier to say, "duh, i dont know"...

Hey FL

A lot of the young women I spoke to today share your idea. 

I heard a lot of it is just easier sometimes.  Some girls said it intimidates their men when they "flex" their knowledge and so they will play dumb. 

But a lot of them felt the way the others posted also. 

It was a wide variety of views.

Yep. And that's all I am gonna say about that....