IQ = LVM?

Honestly I would focus on EQ instead of IQ. There are very intelligent people IQ wise that can’t hold a job or are not able to have proper social/soft skills. I wouldn’t use this as a measure because experience and knowledge are much better indicators than IQ intelligence.

How old are you? Like are you recently graduated?

If you brought up IQ or high school gifted classes to me, well, I’m too polite to laugh at you but it would not reflect

positively of my opinion of you.

My IQ is over 130 and also spent my childhood in gifted classes. The only reason I’m telling you is because you value that information and it should make my opinion more reliable to you.

Any man who’s brought up IQ has always been an insecure loser at heart. It shows a lack of maturity and understanding of the world.

I absolutely think intelligence is important, but the way you’re going about it is all wrong.

I think it's okay if you ask, but don't trust the test too much even if his score is high. I consider myself intelligent but I got bad results at school because I didn't know much about math (was a bad student at that) and because I am very lazy and didn't really want to think lol. It's not always a reliable indicator. The more you practice the higher the results too. Personally, what I consider more important is how he carries himself, how he solves problems, how intelligent his conversation is, if he's funny and ingenuous, if he can reach witty conclusions or reflections about life (in other words, his "philosophy"), if he's resourceful (even "street-smart" too). Personally I don't really care about an IQ test if I see he's sharp in these ways.

Nobody is stopping you from talking about IQ, but men probably laugh when you ask for their IQ because you come off pretentious and you're asking for info they probably don't have. Also, bragging about your IQ and academic achievement in high school... I'd be turned off if a potential date did this. You're free to have whatever standards, but I don't need to know man's IQ to determine if he's intelligent enough for my standards. I use my own judgment.

It's uttery reasonable to want a partner who is intelligent. Unfortunately IQ is not a good indicator of intelligence, and unfortunately intelligence isn't an indicator of high or low value as a partner.

If there's a bias then it's not an accurate indicator of intelligence....I mean people gave you valid reasons on why asking for an IQ score is a bad vetting strategy and what to look for instead but mkay 🤷🏾‍♀️

Like what other measurement? People always laugh at my standards but they never give an answer wtf

Intelligence is important but an IQ test isn't the best measure of that. I don't think people really take IQ tests anymore, so I would also awkwardly laugh because that's a dated question.

"What's wrong with asking men their IQ?" The answer is that no healthy, mature adult thinks IQ is a valuable measurement. Asking someone for their IQ instantly outs you as an elitist mesna

"I took an IQ test and my IQ is at least 130."

That's awesome! proud of you! multiple standard deviations above the norm!

"I got into gifted classes in high school and uni."

That's awesome! Keep up the good work, study hard, and be scucessful!

"Wherever I ask a guy his IQ I get laughed at. can you explain why i can't talk about it???"

1. While IQ tests are generally considered to measure some forms of intelligence, they may fail to serve as an accurate measure of broader definitions of human intelligence inclusive of creativity and social intelligence. For this reason, psychologist Wayne Weiten argues that their construct validity must be carefully qualified, and not be overstated.

2. Some scientists have disputed the value of IQ as a measure of intelligence altogether. In The Mismeasure of Man (1981, expanded edition 1996), evolutionary biologist Stephen Jay Gould compared IQ testing with the now-discredited practice of determining intelligence via craniometry, arguing that both are based on the fallacy of reification, "our tendency to convert abstract concepts into entities".

Additionally, IQ tests are flat out racist.

Differential item functioning (DIF), sometimes referred to as measurement bias, is a phenomenon when participants from different groups (e.g. gender, race, disability) with the same latent abilities give different answers to specific questions on the same IQ test.

A 2005 study found that "differential validity in prediction suggests that the WAIS-R test may contain cultural influences that reduce the validity of the WAIS-R as a measure of cognitive ability for Mexican American students," indicating a weaker positive correlation relative to sampled white students.

Hope this helped, IQ can be a confusing topic.

1- he'll lie, he's a scrote

2- my extremely abusive narcissist ex had a 140 IQ

IQ doesn't mean shit. Had an ex with a 120 IQ but he was utterly useless in school and couldn't hold down a job. Look for traits to show intelligence rather than a test that doesn't prove anything.

I think they're laughing because it's an uncomfortable question that makes dudes insecure. I would be upset if I was dismissed for asking what is ultimately a harmless question (probably not harmless according to men but who cares what they think). With that I think the only acceptable response to that would be, "my IQ is ×" or "wow I never thought about it"/"I've never had my IQ tested" or (personally) I wouldn't mind a, "why do you ask?" 🤔 The red flag about them laughing is that they don't take you seriously. If they laugh when you ask their IQ, imagine how cruel they'll be when you ask a legitimately innocent question with an (obvious to them) answer. Don't tolerate men who treat you like you're stupid. Conversationally that's going to mean standing your ground about the legitimacy of asking. "I think it's important," is justified reasoning.

Does it really matter what someone’s IQ is? There’s no shortage of “intelligent” people who’re lazy and never reach their potential. Personally, if someone asked me my IQ I’d laugh at them too and think they’re a snob. I’ve never taken an IQ test.

Won't get into the merits of using IQ as an indicator for quality in a partner (as that's really a longer discussion) but if they are laughing it off or evading the question, they're just insecure and disrespectful LVM. Guys will post Myers-Briggs pseudoscience but won't properly answer a question about standardized and widely recognized testing? If they didn't get tested before, just say so.

They're threatened by a woman who is intelligent. Simple as that. They can't handle the fact that women are just as intelligent as any guy can be.