"Thinking" about it. (Not too smart in the first place.) It is contemplated that an intelligent person will not assert they are smart! A wise person (intelligent) realizes that there is only one of two sides to that claim that will be demonstrated. That side is not the smart side. For that reason, the usual comment has been "At the risk of appearing/being stupid". The phrase "At the risk of appearing smart." has not entered into my ears that I can remember.
A question develops whether someone is complimenting/helping or cursing/impeding another person if they comment that the person is smart?
Your decision. Make the smart one.
Added to Gab. February 7, 2024.
Added to Gettr. February 7, 2024.
Added to Locals. February 7, 2024.
Added to Truth Social. February 7, 2024.
Added to X. February 7, 2024.
Conscience: A manufacturer installed device to minimize or prevent being conned (deceived) by oneself and/or others.
Requires continuous maintenance by manufacturer recommended authorized service providers*.
Consult your own conscience for times to achieve the best results for yourself.
/SG - Free Thought - [Locals] - [Sept 2025]
Gab: Oct 2, 2025.
GETTR: Oct 2, 2025.
Locals: Oct 2, 2025.
Truth Social: Oct 2, 2025.
X: Oct 2, 2025.