"Yoj" wrote in message
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I didn't figure it out either, and I've been a member of Mensa for many
years. I don't know what my reading speed is, but I do read fast, so that
probably contributed to my score. Also, people who read a lot are more
likely to know the answers to some of the questions.
Me too! Joy, what local chapter are you with? I'm with Gulf Coast Mensa -
in fact, I'm their webmaster (
http://www.gcmensa.org/).
For many years I was a closet Mensan. I didn't mention my membership to
anybody, because many people don't know what Mensa is. How do you explain
that without souding boastful?
Me too! I fear that people will ask if I cheated on the test! I've done
such *INCREDIBLY* stupid things in my life (not the least of which was my
first husband!!).
I finally realized that I know many
brilliant, talented people who wouldn't qualify for Mensa.
Me too!
My Dad, for
instance, was probably the smartest person I've ever known, but he was a
very slow reader. I also realized that IQ tests don't check for
imagination, ingenuity, common sense or various types of talent. Not only
that, I know many Mensans who have very poor people skills, and some with
rather odd personality quirks. A Mensan I knew was killed when the
ceiling-high stacks of newspapers in his house fell on him and crushed
him.
LOL. I was once at a Mensa Party at a member's house and we were sitting
beside the pool watching as three guys were setting up a standing lamp since
it was getting dark out. My friend looked over and commented, "Hmmm, three
Mensans, an electrical appliance, and a large body of water. Should I call
911 now to save time later?"
Now if I mention a Mensa event and somebody asks, "What is Mensa?" I say,
"It's an organization for people who are good at taking IQ tests.
Me too!!! (Gee, isn't this a stimulating, brillian, scintillating
conversation??!!
As far as
I'm concerned. that's all those tests prove - how good you are at taking
that kind of test. I know highly intelligent people who freeze up when
they
have to take any kind of tests. I enjoy doing various word puzzles, and
look at IQ tests as fun, similar to a puzzle. My good score on an IQ test
doesn't prove I'm smarter than you or someone else in ways that matter
much
more than taking tests.
That says it all!!!
Hugs,
CatNipped
Joy