An underrated one is being able to bullshit convincingly: that is, being able to quickly read around a topic, get a feel for expected content and style, and tal

An underrated one is being able to bullshit convincingly: that is, being able to quickly read around a topic, get a feel for expected content and style, and talk confidently about it. Antithetical to most nerds, but much of the world is run by people with this skill, so it's necessary to understand it (though one shouldn't ever rely on it)