Is there such thing as book smart and street smart?

Answer 1

Yes.

(ADDITIONAL INFO)

Book Smart is a name given to some one who has learned a lot of information in school, libraries and by teachers in classrooms and lecture halls.

Street Smart is a name for some one who has learned through experience and through error. "The school of hard knocks". This type of learning allows the person not only to know things, but also how to apply that knowledge to certain situations.

One can be book smart (Know a lot of information) but not street smart (have no idea how to apply the knowledge to the real world situation).

On can be street smart (know how to figure out what to do in a situation) but be a totally ignorant and even illiterate.

To be street smart and not book smart is not something to aspire for. Ignorance in this day and age can only get you so far. A good mix of knowledge and how to apply it to the real world is always best!

Answer 2

Personally, I am more book smart than street smart. If you are trying to ascertain the meaning of the question, it basically means, do you have more knowledge and wisdom about books and ideas, or about people and social or environmental survival? Both are obviously important, but many people favor one, or ask in order to show that there are different types of intelligence.

Answer 3

Yes, "book smart" typically refers to knowledge gained through education and studying, while "street smart" refers to practical knowledge acquired through experience and being able to navigate social situations effectively. Both types of intelligence are valuable in different contexts and can complement each other.