• Intelligence gained outside of school. Just as useful as book smarts, and in many cases more so. It can be divided into 4 categories.
    1.Getting Along With Others- Knowing which questions to ask and not asking too many,being polite and friendly, but also being assertive.
    2.Common Sense- Knowing who you can trust, which areas in town are good and which are bad, etc.
    3.Self-defense-Knowing how to fight and fend off an attacker, especially if you are small.
    4.BS-detection-Knowing when people are trying to fuck you over, reading their intentions, and knowing that most corporate advertisements are complete bullshit.


    Street smarts meaning & definition 1 of Street smarts.


  • Someone who knows when to avoid potentially negative situations, that even with a favourable outcome, will not result in any value to them. Also able to read between the lines.

    Street smarts meaning & definition 2 of Street smarts.


  • the ability to manage or succeed in difficult or dangerous situations, especially in big towns or cities:

    Street smarts meaning & definition 3 of Street smarts.

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