Are You a Wise Person? People Worldwide Say These Are the Key Traits

My immediate answer to this was no.  (Unless you add the word "ass" at the end.). But what about you?

 

Would you say you're a "wise" person? There's no minimum age. An 80-year-old can be wise, and so can an eight-year-old.

 

A new study at the University of Waterloo in Canada looked at the top traits that make a person wise.

 

They polled people in a dozen countries across five continents, and found their answers were consistent no matter where they lived.

 

They boiled it down to two things: In order to be "wise," you have to have "reflective orientation" and "socio-emotional awareness."  (Does it mean I'm not wise if I have no idea what that means?)

 

"Reflective orientation" means you're able to think logically . . . control your emotions . . . reflect on things . . . and apply knowledge in a useful way.

 

"Socio-emotional awareness" means you care about other people's feelings . . . have good intentions . . . and you're mindful of how you interact in social settings.

Most people in the study said they DON'T think they're very wise . . . which, let's be honest, is probably right. 

 

 

(University of Waterloo)


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