Band 8: Do you think smart people tend to be selfish (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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In my perspective, not always, because there are intelligent individuals who use their intelligence to assist others or solve problems effectively. However, we must admit that some people become selfish or proud, thinking they are better than others. Therefore, I believe it depends on an individual's personality and nature rather than their intelligence.

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So in my perspective, not always, due to the fact that there are also some intelligent individuals who tend to use their intelligence in order to assist others or solve problems in the right way. However, we have to admit that there are a few people who really become selfish or proud of them and they may think that they are better than others. So, thus I believe that it depends on individuals’ personality and nature rather than their intelligence.

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