6 tricks for appearing smarter than you are

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Some people are smarter than others. But that doesn't mean anyone can't appear to look more intelligent than they may be in reality.

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In fact, there are plenty of science-backed ways to convince others that you're a modern-day Einstein as soon as you meet them.

We rounded up six of them so you can impress your boss and buddies with your seeming brainpower.

Drake Baer contributed to an earlier version of this post.