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There’s always that person that knows everything. “Know-it-alls,” they’re called. Sometimes they come in handy, like when your carburetor is broken or your garbage disposal won’t work. For either of those problems, by the way, a wooden spoon will help. But “know-it-alls” will never let you tell them a fact without going, “Yeah, I know.” To me, that’s a conversation stopper. When somebody answers me with “I know,” or even worse, “I already know that.” I’m done talking. They can just look at me and keep saying, “I know… I know… I know.” If you tell them anything, they always try to top you. “George Washington was our first president.” “Yeah. And he played the violin with his feet.” Then they do a little “I’m so smart” dance with their eyes. Not only do they know it all, they want you to know it all. Personally, I am a “know-it-some.” I know some things that usually aren’t much help. For instance, did you know that on average, 4-year-olds ask 400 questions a day? It’s true, and 399 of those questions are, “Why?”
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Ellen's Thoughts
| Wednesday, May 14, 2008 | 11:00 AM
Know-It-Alls
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I am a know it all and we know it alls can't stand one another in terms of competition.
I have this neighbor, a know it all, and boy he makes me made. He's a kid at 24 and I am 40. He likes to think he know's it all about many things but I, I am the smart one with the years of experience and wisdom. Not he.
He is so naive about some things. He just has to get older and learn about life.
You know what?
If we didn't ask, we would never be able to look at your show, 'cause we didn't got electricity or TV's, and entertainment would also be strange. Humans are developers, and that's one of the things that makes us special from each other, because we know different things, so we want new knowledge, and then the questions gets different.
No one in the world knows it all. We all know different things, and some knows a lot about one subject, and then another one knows a lot about something else.
you know? i can be a know-it-all sometimes, so does that really mean i'm a know-it-some, too? you know what i've noticed helps me to overcome my know-it-all tendencies... to point out to myself those times i don't know-it-all... and then to laugh about it. Everyone present will laugh, too, but i can't tell if it's because they thinks it's funny or because they're just being nice to me... seeing as how i put myself down, and then laugh at myself they might just be laughing to build me back up... or they could be laughing because they totally understand and appreciate those ice-breaking gifts that remind us all... that we're human... god we're cool...
LOL, I had no idea children ask 400 questions on average. as far as being a know it all I dont beleive I know it all or that anyone is. They may act like they do.
Does that mean you have a duty to put everything you said and write in a fashion that everyone can read and understand?
Does that give you the right to exclude others from that same knownledge if there understanding its as great?
Ask those questions to anyone you think might be a know it all. If there answers are simple yes and no's Then dont walk, run the heck away from them. Most people that are consider known it alls know very little what there talking about so if you probe them for answers and they tend to stick to simple unexplained answers. (Like there being cross examed) those type of answers are simple and the easest to give they all show alack of intrest in what others are saying. Atleast thats what i beleive.
Know-it-all's are a pain in my you-know-what. One of my really good friends is famous for the infamous conversation stopper "Yeah I already know" that I just love to throw curve balls whenever I can... "It's a fashion no no to wear gold and silver together, they say you should wear one or the other" and she'll of course answers "Duh, I know that" and they I'll say... then why do you do it!? hahah she hates me for it. But I hate her for it... can you feel the love!?
I too hate the 'know-it-alls', but lots of times, smart people get mistaken for being a know-it-all. I love reading, and I do everything to expand my intelligence (I love those random facts and important history dates), but I don't brag about it, like some people I know. Next time you see a person using extensive vocab words, or rattling off a list of important dates, you should give them a chance, lots of times they're not bragging, they just want to share something cool they learned. Unless they really are being annoying, in that case, I hate em..
Dear Ellen,
Congratulations on your up coming nuptuals.
I am an ordained minister, a non-denominational church. I would like to offer you and Porche' my services, if you don't have anyone in particular in mind. I too am a Gay women, and would be honored and priveledged to join you both in wedlock. I watch your show every day, I cannot wait to get home from work to watch. I do not live in California, but if you have a need, I will fly out for the occasion.
However this turns out I wish you both a world of happiness, and a long and joyus, journey together.
Peace to you both, Mother Jo'
my daughter will be 4 in June, not only does she ask "why" all the time, but "I don't know" is not an acceptable answer to her. If I sau i don't know she yes you do tell me until I finally just take a guess or make something up.
hahaha... so true Ellen. My son will be 4 in August and I'm thankful not to hear the "why?" question all the time but he asks the same questions all day long. Like, "Where's Grandma?", "Can I play Toontown?", etc... drives me NUTS!
Hi Hellen, Yes, I have a 4 yr old grandson that says he is a genius. I know I tell him how smart he is all the time, but I've never used that word "genius". I told him not to be telling people that he is a genius and he said "why?" Love ya, Mary
If the attitude of a 'know-it-all' isn't despicable, I think it can be a good opportunity to learn. I'm not embarrassed when people remind me that I don't know everything because I'm been aware of that fact all my life. I have no illusions that offering me further advice will continue in the future. I am always interested in learning, however, and respect people who make it a positive experience which allows me to keep some small bit of dignity when bringing my ignorance to light!
yes... that is one of my pet peeves if I dare have any! I really get turned off by that. we all have opinions or knowledge or perspectives.. but don't tear someone else's view or lack of knowledge out the window.
Oh my god!! I also hate "know it alls". I have a certain "family member" who acts as if they know everything. It's so extreme that this person will actually lie about things just to be right, or to make others believe it anyway. For example, If they said that so and so said something, and I say "no thats not how it was said, it was said like this".... they will say "no, I saw an interview on bla bla channel, at bla bla time". I just end up saying "oh okay" because I can never win. Its annoying!
"Know-it-alls" often like to display numerous keys on their key chains trying to impress everyone with how much stuff they are in charge of! It's their silent scream of "Look at me, I have lots of keys ...I'm important!" My sister-in-law often carries her keys attached to her belt loop by a carabineer. She is one of the most annoying Know-it-alls you'll ever meet. (It's also one good reason why she and I haven't spoken in nearly two years!) What can you tell a person who already knows everything? Try this: GO HOME!
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My mother is a "know it all" My son hit the nail on the head when he said "you know mom, grandma never really listens to what you say, she's only thinking of what to say next time it's her turn to speak" From the mouth of children, comes the truth.
Posted by no one in particular | June 24, 2009 8:17 AM