Web Desk: Expect IQ test, here are some more ways to measure your mental abilities. According to the researchers, these are the 8 subtle traits that are the sign of exceptional intelligence.

Finger Ratio

The ratio of index finger to ring finger can show someone’s mental ability. If the ratio is low, a person is likely to be strong and active. But if it is high, you have better abilities in verbal memory tasks.

You don’t prove anything to anyone

You don’t say ‘I am the Smartest’ loudly. You don’t prove your smartness to anyone. Only fools do that.

You make mistakes

Feeling ashamed of your mistake is an act of fools. Smart people say ‘It is Okay to make mistakes’ but also try to avoid repeating them.

You don’t get stuck in the past

Smart people value their past but don’t like reliving them again. They make plans for future while living in the present moment.

You like being lazy sometimes

Being lazy is a sign of high intelligence. Active people appeared to be more active to stimulate the work of their mind whereas the lazy people prefer to solve problem quickly and spend the rest of the time being less active.

You can hold in your emotions when it’s necessary

Smart people will not hide their sincere emotions but you also know the limits.

Sometimes you’re messy

Your room is not always perfectly clean, sometimes it’s a mess because you have more important and urgent things to do than cleaning.

You sense when you’re being lied to.

You sense when someone tries to trick you and you don’t let them do that. You understand people’s intentions, motivation and wishes.