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If you want to tell the difference between geeks and nerds, take a look at some of their interests. A geek is usually extremely knowledgeable about a certain topic. For example, there are wine geeks, train geeks, and car geeks. While their fascination makes them unique, geeks are generally social and want to share their interests with others. Alternatively, a nerd is someone who might be extremely smart about a lot of topics but they aren't very interested in being social. When comparing the two, a geek may enjoy playing board games with others or watching films with friends while a nerd might like computer games or chess, which are quieter and more solo pursuits. In the end, however, nerds and geeks all have something to contribute and often don’t fit many of the stereotypes about them. To learn how to tell a nerd from a geek by what jobs they have, keep reading!