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Position:Home>Philosophy> How often do you find yourself holding back your knowledge of a subject becauseQuestion: How often do you find yourself holding back your knowledge of a subject because of how it might affect your im Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I do it a lot (but not in finance class)!. I am of that generation of women who were taught never to be smarter than a man!. So expressing an intelligent, well thought out opinion still terrifies me!. Someone ( a guy!?) might laugh, and I would be totally crushed!. Now that I am QUITE a bit older, I'm getting over it somewhat!. But it was reinforced at home, so it's probably there for life!Www@QuestionHome@Com Occasionally -however, with most of my friends and acquaintances it's known that I have a fair amount of knowledge of a few subjects that I'm not reluctant to speak about!.Www@QuestionHome@Com Frequently, to avoid sounding like a know-it-all!. However, if I'm asked, specifically, about a subject, I will offer what I knowWww@QuestionHome@Com I'm a know-it-all!. It's kind of a problem!. I do try to give other people time to speak!. But I don't "dumb myself down!." Intelligence is about all I have to offer, socially!.Www@QuestionHome@Com I hold back knowledge not to preserve my image, but in my line of work most information should only be shared on a need-to-know basis!.Www@QuestionHome@Com Yes!. I am very concerned about how things affect my im!.Www@QuestionHome@Com All the time!.Www@QuestionHome@Com neverWww@QuestionHome@Com |