The moment when the IQ was "insulted".
I remember it was an ordinary weekend, the sun was shining, and I enjoyed a leisurely afternoon in the café as usual. My name is Zhang Wei, an ordinary urban white-collar worker who likes to read, travel, and occasionally discuss some esoteric topics with friends. However, it was on this ordinary afternoon that I experienced a moment of "IQ insult" that I will never forget.
At that time, there were not many people in the café, and I was sitting alone by the window with an unfinished book in front of me. Suddenly, a middle-aged man walked into the café, he was well-dressed and looked very temperamental. He walked straight up to me, smiled and said hello, and sat down across from me.
"Hello, I'm Mr. Wang." He introduced himself, "I've noticed you for a long time, I think you have a lot of temperament, and I want to talk to you." ”
I politely responded to his greetings, but there were some doubts in my heart. We didn't know each other, so why did he suddenly talk to me? But out of politeness, I listened patiently to him.
Mr. Wang began to tell about his experience, claiming to be a successful businessman who often traveled around the world and saw a lot of the world. He talked about his business, about his view of the world, and even about 911. He said, "The 911 incident was horrible. Do you know? I was there and saw the building collapse. ”
As I listened to his words, I couldn't help but have a trace of doubt in my heart. The 911 incident took place in the United States, and although Mr. Wang was well-dressed, his accent and demeanor revealed a strong Chinese flavor. What's more, what he said about "seeing the building collapse with my own eyes" was completely inconsistent with what I knew about 911.
I asked tentatively, "Mr. Wang, are you sure you were there at the time?" As far as I know, 911 happened in New York, and ......"
Before I could finish my sentence, Mr. Wang interrupted me: "Oh, why are you so ignorant?" Can I be wrong with what I see with my own eyes? I was on the street across the street from the World Trade Center and saw the building collapse. ”
I was stunned, speechless for a moment. Looking at Mr. Wang's confident appearance, I suddenly felt that my IQ had been seriously insulted. It's not that I'm unaware of the events of 911, but the man in front of me is so frivolously distorting the facts as if he were taking them for granted.
There was a surge of anger in my heart, but I tried to stay calm. I took a deep breath and tried to remind him in a more direct way: "Mr. Wang, you may be mistaken. 911 took place in 2001 and ......"
However, my words were interrupted again. Mr. Wang waved his hand and said disdainfully, "Why are you so stubborn?" I said I saw it and I saw it, believe it or not. ”
I shook my head helplessly, and there was no longer any desire to communicate in my heart. I stood up, picked up the book on the table, and prepared to leave the suffocating café.
The moment I turned around, I heard Mr. Wang muttering to himself: "People nowadays are really uninformed, and they can't even figure out such a trivial matter." ”
I walked out of the café with mixed feelings. It's not the first time I've met such self-righteous people who like to exaggerate, but this time it made me feel particularly angry and helpless. I guess that's what it's called "IQ insult" – when you're confronted with a person who completely ignores facts and logic, you find yourself unable to refute him in words.
This incident made me think about it for a long time. I began to reflect on the way I interact with people, and I began to be more wary of people who like to exaggerate and ignore the facts. At the same time, I also realized that in this era of information explosion, we need to keep a cool head and learn to distinguish between true and false information, so as not to be misled by those with ulterior motives.
Looking back on it to this day, the experience of that afternoon is still vivid. It made me experience the taste of "IQ being insulted", and it also made me cherish those friends who can communicate sincerely with me and make progress together.
An unexpected café encounter: a contest of IQ and an awakening of the heart
The first paragraph: an unexpected encounter, the development of the topic
That afternoon, the sunlight shone through the glass window of the café and sprinkled on the book in my hand, creating a dappled light and shadow. I sat alone by the window, immersed in the world of books. Suddenly, the arrival of a middle-aged man shattered the tranquility. He was wearing a dark suit, his steps were calm, and his eyebrows revealed an extraordinary temperament. He walked straight up to me, smiled and said hello, and sat down across from me.
"Hello, I'm Mr. Chen." He introduced himself, his voice low and magnetic. I glanced up at him and nodded, as if I was responding to his greeting. He continued: "I've been paying attention to you for a long time, I think you have a lot of temperament, and I want to talk to you. ”
I was a little surprised, we didn't know each other, why did he suddenly talk to me? But out of politeness, I smiled in response. We started chatting about everything from the weather to culture, from work to life, as if there was an endless amount of things to say. However, just as I was basking in this unexpected friendship, a turn of topic made me feel a little uneasy.
Mr. Chan made a sudden reference to 911, claiming that he was at the scene and witnessed the collapse of the World Trade Center. As I listened to his description, I couldn't help but feel a little suspicious. 911 is a major event that I have heard and witnessed since I was a child, and I don't know much about it. However, Mr. Chen's description is very different from what I know the facts. The 911 events in his mouth seem to be exaggerated and distorted to the point where I can't believe it.
I tried to remind him, but he insisted on his claims and even began to question my memory and judgment. I felt a pang of anger and helplessness, feeling as if my IQ had been insulted. But I didn't want to quarrel with him in such a public place, so I could only listen to his nonsense in silence.
The second paragraph: the contest of IQ, the struggle of the heart
Mr. Chen's remarks became more and more outrageous, and he not only distorted the facts of 911, but also began to interpret other historical events and figures in a haphazard manner. His rhetoric was full of arrogance and prejudice that I couldn't stand it. I tried to refute him with facts and logic, but he ignored it and just expressed his opinion on his own.
I felt a wave of frustration and disappointment that I had become so powerless in front of this person. I began to reflect on the way I interacted with people, was it too weak and compromised? Should I be more direct about my thoughts and positions? However, I feared that doing so would ruin this unexpected friendship and put me in a deeper predicament.
Just as I was in a tangle and struggling, the door of the café was pushed open again. A young woman walked in, she was wearing a simple white dress, her temperament was elegant and fresh. She walked up to Mr. Chen, smiled and said hello: "Uncle Chen, I haven't seen you for a long time." ”
When Mr. Chen saw her, he had a surprised expression on his face: "Oh, Xiaoli, why are you here?" The two began to talk enthusiastically, as if they had forgotten that I existed. I took the opportunity to observe their interaction and noticed that there seemed to be some kind of special relationship between Xiaoli and Mr. Chen.
Xiaoli didn't seem to agree with Mr. Chen's remarks, sometimes frowning and thinking, sometimes refuting softly. Her attitude gave me hope that maybe she could help me out of this situation. So, I plucked up the courage and took the initiative to join their conversation.
The third paragraph: the awakening of the soul and the sublimation of friendship
In my communication with Xiaoli, I learned that she is a historian with in-depth research and understanding of historical events. She has a clear understanding and accurate interpretation of the 911 incident and other historical events I mentioned. There is a kind of objectivity and rationality in her words, which I deeply admire.
With Xiaoli's help, I began to express my thoughts and positions more firmly. I am no longer afraid of conflict with Mr. Chen, but courageously debate and communicate with him. While our views are still divided, we are both able to respect each other's opinions and choices.
In the communication with Xiaoli and Mr. Chen, I not only learned a lot of knowledge, but also gained precious friendships. I was inspired by her intelligence and independence, and she became an important mentor in my life. Although Mr. Chen is a little stubborn and extreme, his sincerity and enthusiasm also make me feel the warmth and beauty of human nature.
This unexpected café encounter gave me a spiritual awakening and growth. I have learned to express my thoughts and positions more firmly, and I have also learned to respect and understand the views and choices of others. At the same time, I am also deeply aware of the importance of knowledge and wisdom, which are the cornerstones and support for us to reach the wider world. In the days to come, I will continue to study and explore hard to make myself better and stronger.
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