Possible Clues:

• Learned one ultimately insulting about Information Technology
• Sage
• Knowing a lot about a lot
• Learned, well-read
• Learned English getting offensive about it
• Learned English -- unrefined without it
• It's rude to have your tie knotted likewise
• Learned to point is discourteous — accepting it
• Learned head leaves country, possibly tied
• Learned English and Italian in vulgar surroundings