Would you date someone with much less formal education than you? (90)
jlw45Moyers, Oklahoma USA66 Threads 1 Polls 15,566 Postsi would date someone with less of a "formal education" than i but, it's not much fun dating a rock....
jlw45: i would date someone with less of a "formal education" than i but, it's not much fun dating a rock....
Youve just got to find a soft rock.
USThumper: Youve just got to find a soft rock.
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are we talking about a radio station ?....
sambhava: It can't be educational! I've spoken with brain surgeons and professors who don't even know what they're walking around with packed inside their own TEETH! Nah! I'd need to be with someone in possession of unconditioned brain cells (and if you think that'd be an easy task then I can assure you that you'd be wrong). Example: In the banks here in Sweden the "paying-in slips" are a very pretty green colour and the "withdrawal slips" are a very pretty red colour. Whenever I ask anyone the reason why they don't know (including those WORKING in the banks). Being uneducated myself, I don't think it could ever work if I were to live together with such professors or brain surgeons as mentioned above. I just wouldn't have the patience to try to educate them on what's going on right under their very academic noses.
I have worked with some extremely brilliant and intellectual beings, who were highly educated but seemingly socially inept. Education does not necessarily mean clever, smart nor adept....so my answer is, I would date anyone, at any education level, who is on the same wavelength as I and not necessarily with the same educational credentials....
Big_John: Yes I would. Formal education does not ensure you are smart or know anything. I have known college educated people who are dumber than rocks. I also know people who have no formal education past high school and are far smarter than the average person.
So formal education means nothing to me.
So formal education means nothing to me.
hi sorry your wrong, college students are very intelligent that is why they got into university in the first place, they have to work very hard to get there and pass exam as such. Now to say an 18 year old is stupid becuase they do not know much about life, is basically saying the old adage, my university is the university of life. Of course you get people who have had no education who are extremely intelligent, but are stuck in their lives etc. Most college kids are nieve about life, they are not stupid, its just comes across that way sometimes. I know a couple of guys at university and to look at they are were stupid in a sense they did not know much about life, but they were kids, first time leaving home and gues what they left university with honours.
When i was growing up, people around me said only stupid people go to university and i said lol only stupid people do not.
lets face it if u have a university education you have massives more skills that 90% of the population, on average, they can learn quicker and absorb massive amounts of informationm and write tons of stuff in a short time. I was doing an english course that was advance level and the tutor said you can tell the ones who have been to university, and the ones who have not. It does mean the ones who have not been are stupid its just they have not got the skill set or the mind training.
Mulberry4000: It does mean the ones who have not been are stupid its just they have not got the skill set or the mind training.
I mean to say it does not mean the ones etc......
Big_John: Yes I would. Formal education does not ensure you are smart or know anything. I have known college educated people who are dumber than rocks. I also know people who have no formal education past high school and are far smarter than the average person.
So formal education means nothing to me.
So formal education means nothing to me.
Mulberry4000: hi sorry your wrong, college students are very intelligent that is why they got into university in the first place, they have to work very hard to get there and pass exam as such. Now to say an 18 year old is stupid becuase they do not know much about life, is basically saying the old adage, my university is the university of life. Of course you get people who have had no education who are extremely intelligent, but are stuck in their lives etc. Most college kids are nieve about life, they are not stupid, its just comes across that way sometimes. I know a couple of guys at university and to look at they are were stupid in a sense they did not know much about life, but they were kids, first time leaving home and gues what they left university with honours.
When i was growing up, people around me said only stupid people go to university and i said lol only stupid people do not.
lets face it if u have a university education you have massives more skills that 90% of the population, on average, they can learn quicker and absorb massive amounts of informationm and write tons of stuff in a short time. I was doing an english course that was advance level and the tutor said you can tell the ones who have been to university, and the ones who have not. It does mean the ones who have not been are stupid its just they have not got the skill set or the mind training.
When i was growing up, people around me said only stupid people go to university and i said lol only stupid people do not.
lets face it if u have a university education you have massives more skills that 90% of the population, on average, they can learn quicker and absorb massive amounts of informationm and write tons of stuff in a short time. I was doing an english course that was advance level and the tutor said you can tell the ones who have been to university, and the ones who have not. It does mean the ones who have not been are stupid its just they have not got the skill set or the mind training.
I beg to differ. I do not mean to segregate you, but your own writing is a blatent example. First sentence you wrote ..."your wrong" is actually "you're wrong" and I could go on further in regards to your advanced english.
Mulberry4000: hi sorry your wrong, college students are very intelligent that is why they got into university in the first place, they have to work very hard to get there and pass exam as such. Now to say an 18 year old is stupid becuase they do not know much about life, is basically saying the old adage, my university is the university of life. Of course you get people who have had no education who are extremely intelligent, but are stuck in their lives etc. Most college kids are nieve about life, they are not stupid, its just comes across that way sometimes. I know a couple of guys at university and to look at they are were stupid in a sense they did not know much about life, but they were kids, first time leaving home and gues what they left university with honours.
When i was growing up, people around me said only stupid people go to university and i said lol only stupid people do not.
lets face it if u have a university education you have massives more skills that 90% of the population, on average, they can learn quicker and absorb massive amounts of informationm and write tons of stuff in a short time. I was doing an english course that was advance level and the tutor said you can tell the ones who have been to university, and the ones who have not. It does mean the ones who have not been are stupid its just they have not got the skill set or the mind training.
When i was growing up, people around me said only stupid people go to university and i said lol only stupid people do not.
lets face it if u have a university education you have massives more skills that 90% of the population, on average, they can learn quicker and absorb massive amounts of informationm and write tons of stuff in a short time. I was doing an english course that was advance level and the tutor said you can tell the ones who have been to university, and the ones who have not. It does mean the ones who have not been are stupid its just they have not got the skill set or the mind training.
Thank you for taking the time to prove my point for me. All of your examples are exactly what I was expressing.
Tumpa: I beg to differ. I do not mean to segregate you, but your own writing is a blatent example. First sentence you wrote ..."your wrong" is actually "you're wrong" and I could go on further in regards to your advanced english.
Dear Mr. Mulberry,
Normally I would not point out faults of people in public however, not being university educated, I still take pride in my expression and status in life. University is absolutely a good thing, but living and learning are not simply segregated to faculty and set agendas. I have been learning since the time of my conception and continue to take courses within my particular professional domain. I have not met one fresh university grad who surpasses the "skill set" or "mind training" of someone with experience in the field. I have met many "booksmart" people, but give them a screwdriver and they become dangerous. JMO
Big_John: Thank you for taking the time to prove my point for me. All of your examples are exactly what I was expressing.
I almost believed you, until I read for a second time and saw the sarcasm..
As long as she has wisdom,and acceptable personality.
CzarAlan: Is it better to date someone with a cultural background (by cultural I mean educational) similar to yours, so that you share the same level of discussions about movies, books, art, history etc... or do you think that is just one characteristic out of many others that make a relationship work, and isnt by all means the most important?
Yes, because Education and intelligence are two different things... one may be book smart but completely inept at life skills...
USThumper: Youve just got to find a soft rock.
they should know better! all we need is love
I'm surprised at the small number of people who said no way. I thought they would be the majority. I said maybe.
It she rich...(thats whats counts)..........
chococherrie78: they should know better! all we need is love
The Beatles... All We Need Is Love!!!...
Well, yes and no....education broadens you...but wisdom is innate. There's a difference between education and wisdom. I have met some very stupid, educated people, and conversly, some very wise, uneducated people...
I've also met a lot of dumb, unwise and uneducated people. Seems everyone likes to ignore that group... as much as the smart, savvy, educated ones.
Still, to answer the question, no, I wouldn't date someone with significantly less formal education. That does not make me a snob or disrespectful, but I've seen this before where one partner ended up going to school, the other didn't and ultimately they'd break up. I think in the end, people need to be compatible and the variety and number of things people can talk about, as well as their interests does matter.
Still, to answer the question, no, I wouldn't date someone with significantly less formal education. That does not make me a snob or disrespectful, but I've seen this before where one partner ended up going to school, the other didn't and ultimately they'd break up. I think in the end, people need to be compatible and the variety and number of things people can talk about, as well as their interests does matter.
pebblesbamban: The Beatles... All We Need Is Love!!!...
and more hehe
its very important that hes got the same educational background than i, ignorance isnt bliss.
I was born intelligent - it was education that ruined me!!
Tulefel: Most important it is not. But of course it would be difficult to maintain a relationship if you have nothing in common to talk about.
I voted: it depends
Agree. I voted: it depends
Lagoona22: Well, yes and no....education broadens you...but wisdom is innate. There's a difference between education and wisdom. I have met some very stupid, educated people, and conversely, some very wise, uneducated people...
True. At the same time there are some very wise educated people and very stupid uneducated people. Intelligence isn't related to formal education, but I have found that intelligent people who are not formally educated are self educated. They read a lot, observe and experience life, and have nurtured and developed their intellect.I think I read somewhere that you only retain about 10-20% of what you learn in school. Also that you forget some more over time. Lastly drinking booze kills brain cells.
I am ready for any lady for has finished kindergarden. That should match up perfect with my abilities today.
I am ready for any lady for has finished kindergarden. That should match up perfect with my abilities today.
Big_John: I think I read somewhere that you only retain about 10-20% of what you learn in school. Also that you forget some more over time. Lastly drinking booze kills brain cells.
I am ready for any lady for has finished kindergarden. That should match up perfect with my abilities today.
At that rate, If she can count to ten and is potty trained would match me.I am ready for any lady for has finished kindergarden. That should match up perfect with my abilities today.
Maybe I'm an odd case, but I used my entire Montgomery G.I. Bill to take every course I could at college. I have enough credits for a few degrees, but not the prerequisites to graduate. So I have the education, but not the proof.
CzarAlan: Is it better to date someone with a cultural background (by cultural I mean educational) similar to yours, so that you share the same level of discussions about movies, books, art, history etc... or do you think that is just one characteristic out of many others that make a relationship work, and isnt by all means the most important?
i would give it a shot. people cannot be measured by the level of education achieved in their lives.
Would you date someone with much less formal education than you?
aaahhh....duh !!!!
now really.... is that a trick question?
aaahhh....duh !!!!
now really.... is that a trick question?
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