ummm.... Most people believe that they are more intelligent than the people around them... And you seem to be no exception to this.
You wrote your post (diction and grammar) as if you're trying hard to make it seem like you're smart. Yet, your post is riddled with errors that betray the truth of your ability. It makes you seem a bit silly.
It is normal to *occasionally* come across someone who is an absolute challenge to effectively communicate with. However, if you find this is the norm for you, then it's you who needs to adjust.
I realize that you are asking us for advice on how to communicate with people---or what you call "idiots." I think the first step in doing that is to change your condescending attitude to a more positive one. Google the rest... There is a plethora of information out there about how to effectively communicate with people in any given situation.
Your opening line...
"There is people who do not grasp simple concepts."
That is the sentence which makes it seem as though you think you're more intelligent than other people. It's a condescending point of view that is used--almost to the point of cliche--by individuals who feel intellectually superior to others.
But... If I misunderstood how you feel, then I am sorry.
Yes as in you can say something simple like "I do not like snakes" and someone might ask you to elaborate but after reply with "Well you talk too much stop talking".
How do you deal with that? If you make a simple statement its meant to sum up everything very quickly, if you ask for detail you get something more complicated.
So if they do not want the simple answer and do not want the complicated answer how do you communicate with this type of person?
I meant simple concepts as in someone making a simple statement they will not understand but when they ask you to go into detail they say you talk too much.
Well, just because someone asks you to elaborate on what you've told them, it doesn't mean they want excessive detail.
What I like to do when talking to people in real-life, is to practice a bit of empathetic-thinking, picking up on cues about the person's conversational style and what they might be interested in talking about. Having good conversation skills isn't about knowing how to talk, its about *listening* and understanding people. It's really not that hard if you spend a bit of time researching human behaviour and what motivates people. Some people do come by these skills naturally, but others have to work for it. You might be one of those who has to work at it.
So, instead of solely thinking about what you are getting from the conversation, think about what the other person wants and needs from it too. No matter how different the person is from you, try not to see them as the "stupid" enemy. Once you start labelling others in a negative way, you stop understanding them.
I read this reply and can only assume this is the type of person you find it difficult to communicate with. Thisissomuchfun was so interested in trying to make you look silly that they couldn't even understand your point. How do you argue with this!
I must admit I am still trying to work out how to argue in these situations. They take out fact, make it emotional and if they can put in a moral argument they have the trifecta.
Is it normal to be unable to communicate with narrow minded people?
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They are "stupid" and they "know" it?
ummm.... Most people believe that they are more intelligent than the people around them... And you seem to be no exception to this.
You wrote your post (diction and grammar) as if you're trying hard to make it seem like you're smart. Yet, your post is riddled with errors that betray the truth of your ability. It makes you seem a bit silly.
It is normal to *occasionally* come across someone who is an absolute challenge to effectively communicate with. However, if you find this is the norm for you, then it's you who needs to adjust.
I realize that you are asking us for advice on how to communicate with people---or what you call "idiots." I think the first step in doing that is to change your condescending attitude to a more positive one. Google the rest... There is a plethora of information out there about how to effectively communicate with people in any given situation.
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Your opening line...
"There is people who do not grasp simple concepts."
That is the sentence which makes it seem as though you think you're more intelligent than other people. It's a condescending point of view that is used--almost to the point of cliche--by individuals who feel intellectually superior to others.
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Yes as in you can say something simple like "I do not like snakes" and someone might ask you to elaborate but after reply with "Well you talk too much stop talking".
How do you deal with that? If you make a simple statement its meant to sum up everything very quickly, if you ask for detail you get something more complicated.
So if they do not want the simple answer and do not want the complicated answer how do you communicate with this type of person?
I meant simple concepts as in someone making a simple statement they will not understand but when they ask you to go into detail they say you talk too much.
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Well, just because someone asks you to elaborate on what you've told them, it doesn't mean they want excessive detail.
What I like to do when talking to people in real-life, is to practice a bit of empathetic-thinking, picking up on cues about the person's conversational style and what they might be interested in talking about. Having good conversation skills isn't about knowing how to talk, its about *listening* and understanding people. It's really not that hard if you spend a bit of time researching human behaviour and what motivates people. Some people do come by these skills naturally, but others have to work for it. You might be one of those who has to work at it.
So, instead of solely thinking about what you are getting from the conversation, think about what the other person wants and needs from it too. No matter how different the person is from you, try not to see them as the "stupid" enemy. Once you start labelling others in a negative way, you stop understanding them.
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I read this reply and can only assume this is the type of person you find it difficult to communicate with. Thisissomuchfun was so interested in trying to make you look silly that they couldn't even understand your point. How do you argue with this!
I must admit I am still trying to work out how to argue in these situations. They take out fact, make it emotional and if they can put in a moral argument they have the trifecta.