Using these words and phrases instantly makes you sound less intelligent, study shows

How you talk and what you say have a serious effect on what others think of you, a new study by the Intergalactic Business Report reveals. Using intelligent words can make you sound smart or even not stupid, while using the following common utterances will scientifically* make you sound less intelligent:
 
PHRASE/WORD: “Duh…”
REASON YOU SHOULDN’T SAY THIS:
Starting your sentences with the word “duh” might seem like a good idea, because while you’re saying it, you have an extra second for your brain to think of something to say. Unfortunately, many people associate the sound “duh” with being dumb. 
 
PHRASE/WORD: “Me go poopie in my pants.”
REASON YOU SHOULDN’T SAY THIS: 
You’re just trying to tell the others in your conversation that you’re about to take a dump in your pants, and you would think this would be seen as a common courtesy. However, our study found that many people associate announcing your bowel movement and then having it as you stand there staring at everyone, with mental illness and yes, being less intelligent. 

PHRASE/WORD: “AAAAAAARHHHHHHHHH!!!!!”
REASON YOU SHOULDN’T SAY THIS: 
Screaming at people in the middle of a conversation can be interpreted as an inability to say words or express your thoughts. Even though you probably mean well and are simply trying to emphasis a point or let others know that you are threatened in some way and might hurt them if they don’t run, shouting in this manner will not win you “smart points” with your friends or colleagues.
 
PHRASE/WORD: “Your name likes boobies!”
REASON YOU SHOULDN’T SAY THIS: 
While it seems reasonable to tell someone your likes and preferences so that they understand you better, our study indicates that this particular phrase leads people to think you are not very bright because the perception is that intelligent people, although thinking the same thought, keep it to themselves.
 
PHRASE/WORD: “I took an IQ test and I got a 68.”
REASON YOU SHOULDN’T SAY THIS:
When you reveal the results of your IQ test and it is at the very dumb level, people believe right away that you are indeed very very dumb, even if you feel you aren’t and were actually bragging.
 
PHRASE/WORD: “PFFFFFFFFFFFT….” (Made by putting your lips together and making a farting sound.
REASON YOU SHOULDN’T SAY THIS:
Amazingly, many people still don’t see the humor in this and say they are offended when saliva hits them in the face. Although we stand by this as a scientific indicator of human excellence and intelligence, the perception is the opposite, and if you do this regularly in conversation, you are likely a misunderstood genius type person. 
 
*Science is true.

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