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How do you know someone is very smart? Here are 15 'subtle signs' people notice.

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A Redditor named Occyz wanted to know how people tell the difference by asking people to share the “subtle” signs that someone is very intelligent.

Low-IQ people often overestimate what they know about topics they need to familiarize themselves with.

People with high IQs underestimate their knowledge of subjects in which they are well-versed.

Study found people who score high on intelligence tests answer easy questions quickly.

However, they spend more time on questions complex questions than their less intelligent peers.

They have the intelligence to wait until their entire brain has grappled with a problem before answering.

They are great storytellers.

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