I Am Smart in More Ways Than One

I like this whole idea of multiple intelligences.  It always bothered me when people thought others were stupid just because they didn't get as good of a grade on some test.  There is more than just book smarts in this world.  There are those people who are amazing at a musical instrument but cannot, for the life of them, figure out a math problem.  Just because someone is not smart in one aspect doesn't mean they don't know anything at all.

While I like the different intelligences provided by Gardner, I have no doubt that more will be added in the future.  For every theory that is produced, there is someone to argue against it.  Personally, I believe I have more Interpersonal Intelligence.  I can tell when people are having problems and lend a ear if they want to talk.  One of my friends always says how she can't hide anything from me because I can always tell when she's in a bad mood.  I think each of these different intelligences have their own uses and merits.  We wouldn't want everybody to be skilled at everything.  I mean, how boring would it be if everyone was the same?