such as "I can tell just by looking at you that you arn't that smart and didn't do to well in high school". It's statements like these that I've had to put up with from people in past jobs. What would posses someone to say something that cruel?

I'm not an aggressive person, I'm shy and keep to myself mostly. I do my job and go home that's it. But that's not enough for most people, they see that I'm an easy target, and feel that it's their duty say maliciouse things.

I hate having a low average iq!

I always find it's better to play their game not meaning to fight back or seem defensive which might make it worse. but you know who you are and what you're all about, so i wouldn't let somebodys else actions judge you. just play their game, make joke with it act like it don't effect you. and it will seem pointless to be even doing and shows you being more important then what some nobodys got to say.

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Small minds talk about people

Average minds talk about things

Large minds talk about events

I have seen many different way this sayings has been written, but I think we all get its meaning

Our IQ is only a part of us. It does not determind the kind of person we will become to others. You sound like you have a big heart.

When my son gets teased, I always remind him that some people need to make other feel bad to make themselves feel better.

Teasers have low self-esteem. It is their way to boost themselves up. It is sad.

This may add fuel to the fire or not but if you are feeling brave the next time they said something mean- Tell them they sound sad and is there anything they would like to talk about with you. It may leave them speechless.

If you ask me your not the one with the low average IQ! :shock:

Your the one handling it like a mature adult by keeping to yourself and not stiring the pot. Grown ups should know better. comments like those I would expect in an 8th grade classroom

With that in mind I would hold my head high and know that you are better than that. You are the one that grew up and matured into a young adult. You are better rounded than the mouths are - they appear to be lacking in self confidance so they have to pick on someone to make themselves feel better.

BTW... you are somebody important!
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such as "I can tell just by looking at you that you arn't that smart and didn't do to well in high school". It's statements like these that I've had to put up with from people in past jobs. What would posses someone to say something that cruel?

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I'm not an aggressive person, I'm shy and keep to myself mostly. I do my job and go home that's it. But that's not enough for most people, they see that I'm an easy target, and feel that it's their duty say maliciouse things.

I had a similar experience recently... a (former) co-worker telling me that I can't talk because there is something wrong with my head (and, as usual, I was too tense to come up with a reply on the spot). Luckily, he was fired a few months later... mostly because of his utter rudeness when dealing with people.

Like you, I try to keep a low profile in the office. I show up everyday, on time, and mind my own business. I rarely tease people, partly because I think its pretty rude, but also because I certainly don't want to be targeted in that way.

Anyway... I still don't understand why a person would say such a thing. It's just plain rude... and besides that, even if it were true, so what? Whatever issues I may or may not have zero to do with my co-workers... if it's a problem at work, it's an issue for my boss.

Try not to let it bother you too much... there are a lot of jerks in the world who will look for any reason to give others a difficult time.