10 Things That Tell You're Well-Educated 

I like the following words: "The only thing that is always with you is knowledge. Everything can be taken from you, but not that."

hi. I am a 12 yo girl from Europe and recently I've been very insecure about how my friends see me. So I started searching some things that can help me improve my opinion about myself, even though i always had succes at school and performed in piano. I feel down these days and I am happy I found your channel, I can see someone talking in a balanced way about so many problems or prejudices people have and gives me a clue for a solution. Thank you so much💕

I'm taking a step back here and appreciating that you're presenting being "well educated" as a positive attribute, Anna. In a culture where anti-intellectualism too often takes center stage, it's refreshing and reassuring.

I feel like it’s impossible to be extremely educated regarding everything, therefore being humble, curious and willing to learn is a great advice. People that are passionate about something, normally love to share that passion and knowledge. Learning from someone can be a great bonding and networking experience. Also, find out what you truly are passionate about and keep your mind open to different things, different experiences and opinions (and this is why critical thinking is sooo important). Love the video Ana.

Thank you for mentioning the importance of culture and how stimulating it can be. I’m a culture worker myself - im a classical musician. I’m so sad to see mostly old people attending concerts. Maybe classical music is an acquired taste. Or maybe people are just intimidated and afraid they won’t get or like it. I think an appreciation for culture is something that needs to be developed ideally early in life. Parents need to bring their kids to cultural events, give them a taste of it so they may seek it for themselves when they’re adults. I’m not saying a grown up who never entered a hall or a museum is a lost cause - absolutely not. But it’s less likely that going to hear the symphony will come to your mind when thinking of how to spend your Friday night if you never went. Something I’d add to your already well curated list : learning another language. It’s difficult if you don’t get to practice it to become somewhat fluent of course. But if you can, it’s amazing what it does to your brain! It opens your mind too to discover that other languages are structured differently - and soon your own thoughts get built differently in you mind when speaking that other language. And most importantly it gives you the opportunity to discover people you could never had talked to otherwise - you don’t even need to be that good, confidence and curiosity are key! Thank you for another great video 🙏

Birds of a feather always flock together...when you make friends with more elite circles and keep yourself healthy and educated and always reaching for higher success ... watch your life change! Always great advice here with Anna 💕

Anna Bey is one of the most progressive, greatest things to happen to RU-vid. You inspire me everyday.

One thing I would add to this is being able to determine valid sources of information (i.e. don't believe everything you read on the internet). Is there a credited author? Is the information associated with a well-known, reputable organization? Are you able to find multiple reputable sources to back up one statement?

This is probably one of the best videos of Anna that I’ve seen. There are so much invaluable life advice here. I am happy to see Anna’s channel evolve in such positive way.

So happy "My dear elegant ladies" is back... Immediately you said it, I realized how much I've missed it🥰🥰. Thank you Anna.

This is such great advice! I have been a college professor for over 20 years and I wish my students understood this as well as you do. Many people I've encountered assume that being educated is a one-time event (like earning a degree) instead of an active process that must occur on a daily basis. In fact, a degree itself isn't even as important as the mindset and habits you describe in this short video. The information you present here is so valuable. As an educator, I just want to say that I agree with you and strongly encourage others to follow your suggestions.

I love that Anna's elegance philosophy is being a well-rounded amazing human being. Is not just clothing and dressing is also being good from inside out. The best kind of growth!

I love Ms. Anna Bey. ❤️ There's lots of other woman teaching about elegance but nothing beats Ms. Anna Bey. God bless you always! ❤️

You’re a doll, Anna, and I enjoy your stress on “elegance”. In a world where social proprieties, manners, and putting our best selves forward sometimes seem to be on the wane, your reminders are uplifting and timely. I appreciate your programming immensely. Keep up the good work!

Sitting on the train after work, in a fancy, elegant dress, sunglasses on and watching your video- thank you Anna for your guidence!❤️

Education should not be never stopped all our life. You are absolutely right, Anna!

Expanding your food pallet is another form of "education". Think about it, if your mainly eating your local dishes. In my area it's a lot of beef and corn. Branching out to other authentic foods from around the world shows a side of you that is open to new experiences. Therefore, it is very enriching.

point 7 is spot on. i grew up in a more high end type of suburb and went to a very good public school where debating and fundamenting ideas was encouraged it wasn't until university that I realized not everyone was taught to think for themselves... to this day I am often appalled at how most people lack critical thinking skills

I’m actually grateful for RU-vid, I’m learning so much here, it’s so great!

So good point no. seven! Those of us who had philosophy and logic in school are blessed with critical thinking and analytical skills. I obtained my Ph.D. abroad eight years ago, and I am learning new things every single day. Learning is an ongoing process. Exploring new places, reading books, and new professional information help, too! :)

I come from a rural community. I am a retired Nurse Practitioner and had a big practice. I still do a bit of fill in for others, but would be fine not working at all. I have 4 degrees. I even was at the top of my class in two of those. As a female and a nurse, my intelligence and education are often underestimated. During my working life, I have been organized, effective and a mentor for others. I have travelled and worked in a variety of settings. But I do not put it out there! Haha! I suppose I could be seen as a bit scary. I love fashion and style and have pretty decent table manners. As I said. Many people underestimate me, but it sometimes fun to give them a bit of a shock when they pontificate or are condescending towards me! I can hold my own!

The most important thing a lady can learn about elevating her life, is to elevate and nourish her mind, body, and spirit 💡 😊

Anna you look wonderful .... Like a picture in Town and Country! You and your channel have been one of the bright spots on YT Best Wishes! :)

I’m looking forward to taking my daughter to the ballet and symphony once she’s got the attention span to sit still for it. I used to love ballet & musicals with my mother, and the symphony with my father. My little girl already loves music and dance so much that she tells me often she wants to be a ballerina. 💕

I went to private school through the 8th grade, and I'm so grateful that I was taught at an early age to think for myself.

I'm so grateful to you Anna!💝 Two years before myself vs me today there is a huge difference. I've become much more organized in every way possible. And will always try to be the best version of myself. 😌

Before the pandemic, we enjoyed going to visit the orchestra, museums and aquariums. We can’t forget ballet and modern dance! Can’t wait to visit those again

One of the best things I have ever done for myself is taken an intro to law course and an ethics course. It really teaches you soooo many invaluable things that you really don’t learn any other way except maybe through experience, which can take a whole lifetime to garner! You don’t have to obtain a degree to go to college. You can totally just enroll in a couple interesting courses, take the knowledge, and run! You don’t have to commit 4+ yrs of your life to learn a few things!

I 100% agree with ALL of this. When I started to travel and see all walks of life, it gave me true empathy and understanding toward others. One more that really resonates with me is proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation, especially in today's texting and email world. A brilliant person who has bad grammar and spelling just comes off to me as careless. I do 100% agree with critical thinking!!! Too many people are followers of everything they hear. It seems to be people go with whatever suits their current whim as opposed to thinking what is best overall.

Point 4, point 4, point 4 !!! Couldn't repeat it enough! Well said, Anna: "read whatever you want, (not necessarily classics) but READ"! Open up your mind! Thank you for remembering it to your followers. Love from Rome/Italy

1.well traveling to different places exposing yourself to different people, environments,cultures,religions foods etcc 2.well read u read lots of books :) and different genres 3.experiencing the world doing different things and trying new stuff ✨️ 4.they have hobbies and interests 5.cultural events(theater,piano,museums etc) 6.practice analytical thinking/critical thinking 7.always seeking awnsers being open to new things u don't know about 8.good table manners.

You are incredible dear Anna. Waiting for your another master piece. 🍾🎊🎉🍾

When my Children ask me questions I always say, “that’s a good question - let’s look it up!”

#7 is absolutely true-I went to a fairly elite private K-12, then a strong public uni for undergrad & grad, and my high school heavily emphasized critical consumption of media and experiences. That meant an interest in not just consuming, say, a theatre performance, but also familiarizing oneself with the history and context of the program. That meant not just reading the news, but assessing its biases and reliability, and how it fits into a broader context. I would disagree with #8-the issue isn’t saying “I don’t know,” it’s not caring to change that status. The educated person recognizes that there’s plenty they don’t know, and when confronted with an instance of not knowing, is likely to consider how they would answer the question, or what they would suspect the answer to be and why or why not that might hold true.

“My dear elegant ladies” is back🥰 Thank you Anna❤️

Oh Anna I so love your videos. I look forward to them every week. I also appreciate the lack of ads!!

Good morning Anna, I recently subscribed to your channel and I am very happy to have found you all my life i really like being elegant but a guide like you was missing in my life. not only for everything you teach us and the spectacular clothes you wear, but also for the motivation you leave in each message, I identify with you 100%, thank you very much! If people gave the proper use to the internet and used their time to learn to be better every day, this world would be very different thank you🥰

I must say it's a very important topic. Thank you, Anna.

experiences in LIFE = Education. That is soooo true! Book reading is good, yea, but go out and DO. It's fun! I started reading the "classics" when I was very young; not by choice. it's all I had available for me (don't ask). In turn, I learned to teach my children to read, albeit in a much better, happier way. I'm 72 and am STILL learning... and LOVE it! Thanks for sharing your youthfulness with us!

Anna, you are so lovely to listen to! I’ve been watching you for years and your advice is always so entertaining whilst remaining educational. You are very close to our hearts ❤️

You have such a pretty dress (not to mention your looks) , and you bring to our attention very realistic, yet useful ideas. Congratulation!

As always I loved this video! This reminded me of my childhood because I would always hear people telling my mom that she has children que tienen educacion, children that have education, but this mostly meant in manners and how we respected people. A big thing for us is making sure we greet everybody in a room, even if we don't know them.

Beautiful episode Anna, thank you! I couldn't agree more. Such a well-rounded video. It's not a degree that makes someone educated.

Anna I respect you so much .. your so down to earth.. you don’t act or feel your better then others.. your humble and I appreciated strong and humble people like yourself .. I also appreciate how you want to help others to become their best self.. God bless

Can't wait! Anna you always come up with such important subjects.

One of my favourite videos of yours so far!! 💗 I think, these days, people don’t value education like they used to and it’s a shame.

I needed this! thank you. I really enjoy opera, ballet and theatre. It makes me feel the same way, I’m not sure why I stopped doing the things I enjoy but I know it’s probably what I’m missing!

Table manner is very important in Chinese culture. We only can sit the same spot as usual and cannot get the food far away from us. You should ask for the people near the food. There are so much more. People should check the program out.

In my opinion, the darker hair is really flattering to you. It brings out your eye color. Thank you for this video it was very eye-opening.

This is one of the best, most informative videos you have made to date! Literally ANYONE can take and apply this advice!

This is one of the best videos I have seen Anna. Truly educational & on point.Thank you.

I took both of your courses, and I can say you definitely give over loads of information! I'd highly recommend!

Refreshing, surprising, and inspiring! Well done, Anna!

My only suggestion is to not limit your research to Google. It's a start, but know how to seek out reputable sites and resources - like a library - not just the top answers.

One of your best videos so far! Congratulations and thank you..!

"Psychology, art and history" Anna guessed my passions

Love the way you speak so methodically and on point

Even your voice sounds elegant... Elegance should be a goal... Thank you Anna!

Favorite classic book. "East of Eden", by John Steinbeck. The young girl who burned down the house, later madam at bordello, my favorite character.

This look is so perfect for you. You look radiant.

Very helpful video, great tips! I've met so many affluent people that were just boring, did the same things as every other people, traveled to the same places, bought the same stuff... That's why wealthy people have the reputation of being futile, everybody is just the same! Having substance is such an unique and interesting trait in somebody, it really adds to your character and personality. I'd rather focus on my hobbies and personal interests and form my own opinion than do and be what everybody else is doing and being.

Such lovely advices! It's rare to see videos on topics like this. Thank you, Anna 🤍

This video by far is the best one I’ve seen so far!! I guess because it has to do with your mind and not just how you look physically. Love it!💕

This was lovely! Thank you🦋

I‘m loving this video, thank you Anna 😍🙏

Thank you so much Anna, because of you I realized that I have so much things miss out in my life especially to have knowledge over things.

I love the evolution of you channel Anna…is very complete now. Love it

When I lived in bigger cities, I was able to do all of those things - now, I'm in Mississippi (temporarily) and all I have to say is - Thank goodness for Amazon (home shopping) and the internet... Without these I would not be learning a new language, learning to crochet my own designs (to sell or gift) and I learned how to cook better meals, design my dream home and learn to put the power of manifesting to work...

My mother always told me that experience is the best teacher. Certainly makes perfect sense being that when you get experience you gain knowledge of those experiences. I am a firm believer in that the truly educated never graduate. There is always something to learn.

Anna, it's nice to find good information that encourages everyone to be their best and not just an average person because those who fail at getting ahead in life will always be stuck in nowhere. Thank you.

Wonderful topic to talk about! Love all of the points Anna , you said it all right ❤️

Thank you, Anna! Such an excellent video.

I like #7 - objective critical thinking, as well as #8 - curiosity. I would also add being open-minded to new perspectives as a corollary to critical thinking and analyzing, self-awareness and meditation, and always learning. Also, there's something to be said about higher formal education.

Am so happy to watch you live today from Kenya

This is one of my favorite videos of yours. Thank you! 🥰🌺

Hi Anna .. great video❤️.. I love the way your points were presented.. point 7 on critical thinking is something that many people just don’t do .. excellent reminders for us all . I also believe traveling can help with our educations. It teaches us to be flexible and observant… I’m looking forward to your next video. XXOO

I cant agree more! Travel, art, culture...do things & read! I def feel lucky to be able to do it all and live abroad! 😊😇 Hopefully people will do it more and more! World exposure is everything! Thanks Anna!

Per usual Anna, your observations are very wise! Living at a higher vibration!

One of your best videos, Anna. Thank you! ❤️

I love this video Anna. Money can not buy class and knowledge . Thanks for reminding and teaching us to be a well rounded woman. God bless you . Blessings from Hong Kong . ❤️🌸

This showed me that I am a naturally well educated person ☑️ I do all of this naturally.

I've recently been listening to I AM affirmations. I feel so lost with what has been occurring over the past few years. It has been extremely difficult. Thank you for sharing any positive thoughts as I need them ten-fold. ❤

finallyyyy the 'my dear elegant ladies' is back ❤️❤️❤️❤️ i missed so much, makes me smile every time

Love you Anna! You’re the best 💛

Best modern coach on elegance❤️

Thank you Anna for all you do for us. Most of the videos you teach, are the way I was educated.

You're COMPLETELY RIGHT! I know people with degrees and still don't know how to behave in public....

Ms Anna you are the epitome of elegance .here, have a rose 🌹.

This is an inspiring list Anna. Thank you. I’m going to look into museums and art shows locally.

Anna is right! Curiosity is the key! No quick, easy formulas to "appear educated", but pursue answers to your questions and deepen your cultural experiene for a lifetime.

One way I educate myself is watching your videos to upgrade my life/ manners. Great video!

That color looks great on you Anna

This is your best video ever. thank you for doing this.

Oh LOVE YOU ANNA BEY! You are always inspiring us to a deeper level of thinking. This is what education should be, elegance means to be, and the best version of what we mean to be!!!!!!!!!😍😍🥰🥰

Yes, RU-vid did refer me to you and I’m always happy and grateful that I became a subscriber!!

Love this video Anna ♥️ Thank you ♥️ an important reminder ♥️

I love this so much, every aspect is so so true 💕

The points are on point. Wow.. number 7 definitely struck a cord with me. Great job as always 👏

Through you I love leveling up

This was a great episode Anna, I love that it’s not the typical just get your degree you’ll be elevated. I believe today the people I meet without a degree but have had many life experiences are the happiest and most luxurious to speak to! You look gorgeous. 😍