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Common Sense

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222696) • United States 28 Oct 19

Common sense is a flower that doesn't grow in everyone's garden. This quote brings a smile to my face. I think it's funny but also sad but true. I know and have known several people that have a lot of book smarts but not a lot...

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How would you define your own intelligence?

James72 @James72 (26790) • Australia 3 Sep 08

We have book smarts and we have street smarts. Some people are fortunate enough to have a combination of both! Where do you think your "smarts" lean? Are you streetwise? Or are you more of an academic or bookish type when it comes...

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You've Got To Be Smarter Than That...

twoey68 @twoey68 (13627) • United States 4 May 08

I have a friend that lives up North and all through school she was Honor Role and made all A’s and B’s…she is really book smart. There have been times that she has aced a test without every opening the book or taking a note…simply...

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common sense or book smarts?

britany_renee @britany_renee (156) • United States 13 Apr 08

My husband is always saying that I am the smartest person he has ever met, but at the same time not cause I don't have a whole lot of common sense. I think I do, but the more jokingly points it out, the more I'm starting to second...

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Do you think intelligence is Common Sense or Book Smarts?

juls2me2 @juls2me2 (2150) • United States 13 Nov 06

What is the difference of the two.....to you?

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Book smarts or Street smarts?

panthertrack @panthertrack (180) • United States 11 Oct 06

Which one is more important in the scheme of life?

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