Is there any benefits being a smartass?
815578
In my real life I have more than the two options of being loved or to move forward.  I have learned that being a smart ass doesn't bring any positive actions to or toward you.  Pretty much nobody likes a smart ass.  At work it will get you no where except left out.  Most bosses (at least the ones I've had) don't like smart asses and usually find ways to make their job suck.  Now if you are a boss, being a smart ass might be required, but nobody under you will look up to you or work any harder when you need them to if you are.  I have also found that getting recognition for your work is very hard and being a smart ass won't help there either.  Usually somebody else takes credit for the work being done by their underlings.  It's all part of the American work ethic, or what it has become.  I usually excel at my work, even way beyond my other co-workers, but the only thing that has actually got me besides a larger work load is the reputation of being good in my field when it comes to looking for a new employer.\n\nAs to your question of being the smartest person in your "bunch", you need to have a great personality and know how to look good without making them look like idiots.  Maybe they are smarter than you think, but know when to show it, and when to act dumb in order to avoid excess work.
902843
its good to be wise this you cant train for but happens.Its best to try not to be clever as the most intelligent people are noy always wise.Wisdom comes from understandind not learning and i hope you all find that!
947092
of course, you have the added advantage of life experience. putting your knowledge to practical use. filtering the shite from the important stuff.
79062
ugly but smart, being smart will give me ideas to look better
643926
You get street smarts much sooner,and if you work in a business for example you get a lot of advantage,since you learn business by doing business and not by taking courses about business,and the same principle applies to a lot of other majors,so a lot of times,it has many + benefits.
669161
No. In my opinion things that you feel will not benefit you, your brain will flush it out b/c it knows you could care less. LOL. This is coming from someone who graduated in the top 5% of her class, was in the National Honor Society, & Who's Who of Academics. No you're not dumb!
860293
It's always important in the work environment to show you are together and that you know what you're doing. Keeping track of important tips on your own shows an interest in your work and a good attittude towards learning. No business likes someone who believes themselves to be smarter or more in the know than people trying to train them. Put the time in to study the handouts and booklets you're given and be interested in learning more. Your supervisor will notice your great attitude (if they're any good at managing, that is) and you will eventually reap the benefits. Keep your attitude pleasant, respect others, study hard on any info you're given and you could have a very good future with your company. Good luck!
361845
A lot of time people speak and give advice about thing that they did make mistake before and ussually their advice is somethings that they can not accomplish. Well it make them feel better when they think they are smart and wise than you. Just ignore them or change the subject when they start giving you advice. I have tried it and it works( at least for me)
798054
I didn't no any godly ways to do it, but I'll tell you my way\n1) you have a choice not to be snotty and obnoxious and be more serious and professional.\n\n2) Being smart is to know when to speak and when to be quit\n\n3) take charge of your situation as your were in command, think of what should you do or say\n\n4) Taking criticism is bad but good to, learn from it, be what you intended to be, a cool commander knows people will try to kill his resolve and knowing that is where you use you brain and walk the line you have drawn
146722
wow thanks also for these two points. wow i really appreciated it. so mch. don't worry about those points. they are free. no i'm just joking. but yes, u do have two points but is it deserving. yahoo answers is not all about having two points and the like. it's about helping other people. give them some pieces of advice. ok!!! those 10 points are just incentives for being intelligent.
812845
Goodness no.  I think that sometimes men DON'T WANT women to be as smart as they are - but I'm not going to act stupid for anybody.  I WILL acknowledge when my man does or says something smart - but I won't pretend to be less intelligent than I am.  That would be too hard.
549820
because you are smart and you know better...way to go
137044
No, what is important is increasing your knowledge, learning new things from books, life, and relationships with all people you meet.  It is important to be nice to people and treat them the way that you would want to be treated.  Good luck to you!
763934
Yes!!  I am smarter, I am happier, I have learned something new almost every day! I understand other people better. I have a better understanding of what things matter and what things are just a pain. I also have learned to not sweat the small stuff, including the little people.
829917
Knowledge, instead of ignorance!\nHuge benefit!
151920
You've got to go with a brain.  If you're plain or pretty, as long as you're smart you will go somewhere in life.  For those that are just pretty:  looks fade, and once you get old, all you'll have is being unintelligent :)
805375
being stupid is not forever... you can learn while travelling the journey... learning during the younger years will make you someday wise even if you're already old... being young is a joy forever!!! that's why, enjoy life while being young... u'll regret someday if you didn't...