12 science-backed tricks for appearing smarter than you are

Some people are indeed born smarter than othersit's genetics.But that doesn't mean you can'tappear to look more intelligent.In fact, there are plenty of science-backed ways to convince othersthat you're a modern-day Einstein.We rounded up 12 of them, so you can impresseveryone from yourbeau to your boss with your seemingbrainpower.SEE ALSO:9 everyday behaviors that make you look dumber than you really areDon't hold a beer.People often do idiotic things after they've had too many drinks.No wonder that evenholding a beer can makeyou look less intelligent, according to a joint study by the University of Michigan and University of Pennsylvania."People who hold an alcoholic beverage are perceived to be less intelligent than those who do not, a mistake we term the imbibing idiot bias," write authorsScott Rick andMaurice Schweitzer.In one of five experiments the researchers conducted, 300 managers saw photographs and read transcripts from a hypothetical dinner interview. Results showed that the managers perceived the candidates who ordered wine instead of soda as significantly less intelligent and less hirable.Walk at the same speed as everybody else.A study led by Boston University marketing professor Carey Morewedge found that if you walk fasteror slowerthan the people around you, they might think you're stupid.For the study, 49 undergrads watched films of three different people walking at either slower-than-average, average, or faster-than-average speed. Then they indicated how competent and intelligent that person appeared.Results showed that people were perceived as smarter and more competent when they moved at the same speed as everyone else.Put on thick glasses.Research suggests that if you're wearing glasses, you'll appear less attractivebut more intelligent.In one small study, researchers at the University of Vienna had 76 participants look at 78 images of facessome without glasses, some with full-rim glasses, and some with rimless glassesand rate them on a number of traits, including intelligence and attractiveness.According to the researchers' findings, people wearing glasses (rimless or with rims) were rated as more intelligent than people without glasses. Yet those without glasses were seen as more attractive than those with full-rim spectacles.Go hipster, look smart.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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