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I've never done anything with Mensa, but I suppose Mensa favors people
who are good at taking tests and who want to meet other people like them.
Good, but not a formula for an exciting evening. Grex also attracts
geeks, but on-line at least, it also selects for people who have a
certain ability to say something interesting, or at least type something
interesting. This gives the Grex a bit of an edge up. Not that big a
one. Grex gatherings aren't exactly the nations most sought after social
venue either. Probably the Mensa test should include an oral portion:
(1) You have three seconds to come up with a witty response to this
question.
(2) You have three seconds to come up with a charming compliment for this
member of the opposite sex.
(3) Go out in the street and engage a total stranger in conversation.
OK, I'd probably flunk that test too. Still, it would select for a set
of people who were more fun at parties. Maybe it could be an either/or
thing. People could get in based either on traditional IQ, or on
social IQ. Then at least you'd have a few people to lubricate gatherings.
You have several choices: