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294 If you find small talk exhausting, psychology says you likely have these 7 traits of deep intelligence

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Sarah Mitchell @ Silicon Canals · today 10:00 EDT

If you find small talk exhausting, psychology says you likely have these 7 traits of deep intelligence

Last month, I found myself at a work event standing in a circle of people discussing weather patterns and weekend plans. My brain felt like it was wading through mud. By the time someone mentioned their commute, I’d already calculated three different exit strategies. Meanwhile, my partner moved through the room effortlessly, chatting about nothing ... Read more

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