How to Increase Your Social Intelligence

Having a social intelligence of 120 means that you are above average. Obtaining a score of 100 means that you are considered average. But what does one take to achieve a high score? Does it mean that you have to read and memorize cover to cover an encyclopedia (or dictionary for that matter)? Do we need to take in gingko biloba twice a day? Do we need to be considered a gifted person in order to be called a "social genius"?

I believe that acquiring a 120 score for a social IQ test does not mean you have to bury your brows in the books to know all of the issues around you and what is going on in the world.

Here is some advice that can help enhance your social intelligence:

First and foremost, you need to be aware of current events; whether it concerns information on sports, weather, medical field, mathematical formulas or the simplest issue like, "What is the best stain remover for a wool jacket". Actually, having an above average social IQ is through understanding and acquiring well-balanced information of old, new and sophisticated issues as well as knowing how to become street smart.

What you should do is to read the newspaper every day in order to keep you updated. Whenever you watch television; make certain that you will be able to view recent and popular shows so that you can be well-informed. In daily conversations wherein one of your colleagues might discuss about a television program; at least you can relate and converse about simple details concerning the subject matter.

Second is to actively participate in one or two social networking sites. From this, you will become enhanced to cope with the latest trends. Eating gives the body nourishment, but if you read quality issues; healthy information feeds your brain. We are in a fast-paced era so time is getting more precious than ever. Sparing time to see online music videos will help you get updated with what is receiving the greatest hits. Participate in organizations within your community. It's recommended that individuals should be surrounded by different sorts of people; you will surely learn from them. Be observant, speak less and hear more. Find time to watch classical movies to remind you of the old goodies.

Hang out with friends as much as you can for you to be well informed of what is the hottest happenings in town. Make your vacation leave fruitful and educational. Travel to different places and countries that you have never been to in order to understand their history, culture and delicacies.

Reference:

- Korgeski, G. P. (2008). The complete idiot's guide to enhancing your social IQ. New York,N.Y.: Alpha
Article Resource: Anna Olalia