FUN WITH MBTI

just an enfp using Ne.

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How Myers-Briggs Personality Types Are Portrayed Online Vs. How They Are In Real Life

Heidi Priebe

ENFP

Online Description: ENFPs are passionate, idea-generating revolutionists who inspire others through their fierce determination and spirit.

Real ENFP: *Hides inside watching cat videos for literally days at a time.*

INFJ

Online Description: INFJs are wise and magical fortune-tellers who intuitively understand all the most complex mysteries of the Universe.

Real INFJ: *Tries to analyze literally one thing.* *Falls down the bottomless rabbit hole of over-thinking.* *Gives up and watches TV.*

ENFJ

Online Description: ENFJs are the revolutionary world leaders who mentor others towards great change and was probably your high school valedictorian.

Real ENFJ: Wastes entire day trying to decipher the hidden meaning behind a friendly text message.

INFP

Online Description: Eloquent, thoughtful poets who are sleep on a bed of roses and understand the greater meaning behind our existence.

Real INFP: *Walks into a poll.* “What the actual mother of fuck, who keeps putting these here.”

INTP:

Online description: INTPs are mad scientist geniuses and all of them are Albert Einstein.

Real INTP: “What if Walruses could drive cars, haha lol” *Spends three days designing an app that generates walrus memes*

ENTP:

Online Description: Argumentative devil’s advocate who WILL NOT REST until every idea in the world has been thoroughly debated.

Real ENTP: “Lol that person’s wrong.” *Smokes a joint.* *Shrugs it off.*

INTJ:

Online Description: INTJs are the mastermind overlords who can see 500 years in the future and will eventually take over earth and all of its inhabitants.

Real INTJ: *Spends four hours mapping out a route to the grocery store and still gets lost.*

ENTJ:

Online Description: ENTJs are cutthroat, competitive powerhouses who will stop at absolutely nothing to defeat and eliminate their opponents without remorse.

Real ENTJ: Is literally the first person to help you when you’re in trouble.

ISTJ:

Online Description: ISTJs are serious, duty-oriented social servants who will not eat, sleep or rest until justice is delivered to the world as a whole.

Real ISTJ: *Stays inside playing computer games for three straight days, hoping that nobody will notice their absence.*

ESTJ:

Online Description: Your micromanaging boss who only exists to professionally advance themselves and make your life a living hell.

Real ESTJ: Just wants to get this freaking work day over with so they can grab a beer and chill out with their friends.

ISTP:

Online Description: Daredevil badass who is probably off slacklining between mountain peaks while chugging a gallon of whiskey right now.

Real ISTP: *Sees a text inviting them to go adventuring* *Sits inside watching TV for three days* Texts back “Nah”

ESTP:

Online Description: Perma-wired adrenaline junkie who CANNOT LIVE without DRUGS SEX AND ROCK AND ROLL 24 hours/day.

Real ESTPs: Probably has an advanced engineering degree and makes twice as much money as you do.

ISFJ:

Online Description: Sweet grandmother, whose sole reason for living is hugging and baking cookies for everyone they know.

Real ISFJ: Would almost always rather be at home reading fanfic.

ESFJ:

Online Description: Gossipy girl whose goal in life is to get married, and who is probably your Mom.

Real ESFJ: Some of the most sharp and motivated professionals you’ll ever meet.

ISFP:

Online Description: Antisocial emo poets who refuse to talk to others because *nobody understands them* and that makes them want to cry.

Real ISFP: Some of the friendliest and most fun-loving people you’ll ever meet.

ESFP:

Online Description: Mindless party animal who has been drunk since the moment they were born.

Real ESFP: Sharp, motivated, creative and probably understands you better than you understand yourself

[infablep]

MBTI Types as Posts Created By A Post Generator

ESFJ: it is not polite to betray trash

ENFJ: don’t be sad! youre a small leaf and its ok to want to befriend the liberal media?

ISTP: i am a fox. i break into the farmers chicken coop. i eat humans.

INTP: i am writing a wikihow article about how to be sad and desire space?

ISFP: whats my favorite dinosaur? i like any dinosaur that wants to admire a really tiny seashell

INFP: dear diary…today i am going to love garbage

ESTJ: how to engage in heated debate with monsters?

ENTJ: when people hit on me i try to shake them off by talking about how i attract hell

ESTP: one thing I’ve learned is that its surprisingly easy to battle fire

ESFP: if i were a furry i would be a squirrel because squirrels improve (guilty as) sin

INTJ: ok but consider: manipulate the president

INFJ: (sighing sadly) i guess i will emulate the plague

ENFP: I hate the president because he growls at birds

ENTP: this post generator is alright i guess but if i could be doing anything right now i would rather manipulate memes

ISFJ: i think they take it for granted that i befriend soap

ISTJ: to-do list: - make bed. - do homework. - wash dishes. - call mom. - only eat the death note

BOUNUS THE INFERIOR FUNCTIONS EDITION:

Inf. Fi: (looking pensively at the sky) sometimes we forget to only care about my problems

Inf. Fe: i for one smell like the feelings of others (tell that to kanjiklub)

Inf. Ti: welcome to the potion store. this potion makes you harm the fox

Inf. Te: aaa!! its time to discuss FULL COMMUNISM

Inf. Ni: hey everyone! cry over the void

Inf. Ne: do you hear the people sing? singing the song of angry men? it is the music of me when i try to cheer up by thinking about homestuck.

Inf. Si: tfw ur trying to relax but u cant help but try to ban the plague

Inf. Se: sometimes i just wanna slather lotion all over my body and popularize my ass

Here’s the link to the post generator, although I did tweak some of the posts I got only because I wanted to make the ones I found match and sound funnier than what they originally were.

[thetypesas]

the types as villian archetypes

Idk if this has been done before but there ARE 16 of them, sooo.

The TYRANT (ENTJ): the bullying despot, he wants power at any price. He ruthlessly conquers all he surveys, crushing his enemies beneath his feet. People are but pawns to him, and he holds all the power pieces. Hesitate before getting in this man’s way – he’ll think nothing of destroying you. The BASTARD (ESFP) : the dispossessed son, he burns with resentment. He can’t have what he wants, so he lashes out to hurt those around him. His deeds are often for effect – he wants to provoke action in others. He proudly announces his rebellious dealings. Don’t be fooled by his boyish demeanor – he’s a bundle of hate. The DEVIL (ENFJ) : the charming fiend, he gives people what he thinks they deserve. Charisma allows him to lure his victims to their own destruction. His ability to discover the moral weaknesses in others serves him well. Close your ears to his cajolery – he’ll tempt you to disaster. The TRAITOR (INFJ) : the double agent, he betrays those who trust him most. No one suspects the evil that lurks in his heart. Despite supportive smiles and sympathetic ears, he plots the destruction of his friends. Never turn your back on him – he means you harm. The OUTCAST (INTP) : the lonely outsider, he wants desperately to belong. Tortured and unforgiving, he has been set off from others, and usually for good cause. He craves redemption, but is willing to gain it by sacrificing others. Waste no sympathy on him - he’ll have none for you. The EVIL GENIUS (INTJ) : the malevolent mastermind, he loves to show off his superior intelligence. Intellectual inferiors are contemptible to him and that includes just about everyone. Elaborate puzzles and experiments are his trademark. Don’t let him pull your strings – the game is always rigged in his favor. The SADIST (ESTP) : the savage predator, he enjoys cruelty for its own sake. Violence and psychological brutality are games to this man; and he plays those games with daring and skill. Run, don’t walk, away from this man – he’ll tear out your heart, and laugh while doing it. The TERRORIST (ISFP) : the dark knight, he serves a warped code of honor. Self-righteous, he believes in his own virtue, and judges all around him by a strict set of laws. The end will always justify his nefarious means, and no conventional morality will give him pause. Don’t try to appeal to his sense of justice – his does not resemble yours. The BITCH (ESTJ) : the abusive autocrat, she lies, cheats, and steals her way to the top. Her climb to success has left many a heel mark on the backs of others. She doesn’t care about the peons around her – only the achievement of her dreams matters. Forget expecting a helping hand from her – she doesn’t help anyone but herself. The BLACK WIDOW (ENFP) : the beguiling siren, she lures victims into her web. She goes after anyone who has something she wants, and she wants a lot. But she does her best to make the victim want to be deceived. An expert at seduction of every variety, she uses her charms to get her way. Don’t be fooled by her claims of love – it’s all a lie. The BACKSTABBER (ESFJ) : the two-faced friend, she delights in duping the unsuspecting. Her sympathetic smiles enable her to learn her victims’ secrets, which she then uses to feather her nest. Her seemingly helpful advice is just the thing to hinder. Put no faith in her – she’ll betray you every time. The LUNATIC (ENTP): the unbalanced madwoman, she draws others into her crazy environment. The drum to which she marches misses many a beat, but to her, it is the rest of the world that is out of step. Don’t even try to understand her logic – she is unfathomable. The PARASITE (ISTP) : the poisonous vine, she collaborates for her own comfort. She goes along with any atrocity, so long as her own security is assured. She sees herself as a victim who had no choice, and blames others for her crimes. Expect no mercy from her – she won’t lift a finger to save anyone but herself. The SCHEMER (ISTJ) : the lethal plotter, she devises the ruin of others. Like a cat with a mouse, she plays with lives. Elaborate plans, intricate schemes; nothing pleases her more than to trap the unwary. Watch out for her complex designs – she means you no good. The FANATIC (INFP) : the uncompromising extremist, she does wrong in the name of good. She justifies hers action by her intent, and merely shrugs her shoulders at collateral damage. Anyone not an ally is an enemy, and therefore, fair game. Give up any hope of showing her the error of her ways – she firmly believes you are wrong, wrong, wrong. The MATRIARCH (ISFJ) : the motherly oppressor, she smothers her loved ones. She knows what’s best and will do all in her power to controls the lives of those who surround her – all for their own good. A classic enabler, she sees no fault with her darlings, unless they don’t follow her dictates. Don’t be lured into her family nest – you’ll never get out alive 

this is the source

[tickiry]

MBTI as Cheesy/Lame Pick up Lines

INTP:  They say dating is a numbers game… so can I get your number?

INFP:  Excuse me, I don’t want you to think I’m ridiculous or anything, but you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. I just felt like I had to tell you.

INFJ:  Rejection can lead to emotional stress for both parties involved and emotional stress can lead to physical complications such as headaches, ulcers, cancerous tumors, and even death! So for my health and yours, JUST SAY YES!

INTJ:  You know, Dr. Phil says I’m afraid of commitment…Want to help prove him wrong?

ISFJ: Hello, I’m doing a survey of what people think are the cheesiest pickup lines. So, do you pick ‘Do you come here often?’, ‘What’s your sign?’, or ‘Hello, I’m doing a survey of what people think are the cheesiest pickup lines.’   

ISTJ:  You’re like a dictionary, you add meaning to my life!

ISFP:  If a thousand painters worked for a thousand years, they could not create a work of art as beautiful as you.

ISTP: Are you a cat? Cause you are purrrfect

ENTP:  I love you like a pig loves not being bacon.

ENFP:  My lips are like skittles. Wanna taste the rainbow?

ENFJ: Excuse me, I’d like to have kids someday, and I wanted to know how your parents created such a beautiful creature.

ENTJ:  I blame you for global warming… your hotness is too much for the planet to handle!

ESFP:  I’m not trying to impress you or anything, but… I’m Batman!

ESTP: Were you arrested earlier? It’s gotta be illegal to look that good

ESTJ:   (hold out hand) Would you hold this for me while I go for a walk?

ESFJ:  It’s dark in here. Wait! It’s because all of the light is shining on you.

[mbtihell]

Did a silly little thing to illustrate some differences between extraverted feeling and introverted feeling!

[type-unboxed]

Dude @raven-mbti this is really, really good. Your illustrations convey the concept so clearly–I always struggle to describe the difference with words, but this is just great. Awesome work!

[fun-mbti-analysis]

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[the-anomalous-infj]

ENFP Females I’ve Met (by an INFJ)

This will be followed by an “ENFP Males I’ve Met” post. I just decided to split ENFPs into two posts because I noticed some distinct differences between the two genders.  

What I noticed and observed about them: 

They talk. A lot. I admire how they can talk about anything out of thin air–just to fill the awkward silence (or just for the very sake of talking). However, sometimes they just won’t stop talking. They tend to talk about a lot of different things at once, that even they forget why they were talking in the first place. It’s so amusing. (They’ll keep talking even though no one’s actively listening or paying attention to them). 

If they aren’t talking, there is definitely something wrong. Sure they have their calm and quiet moments, (since they are known for getting drained quite easily for extroverts), but if their silence is accompanied with an emotionless face and cold vibes (totally different from their usual cheery disposition)–then that means they are not in the mood. This side of them will make you miss their loudness (or noisiness). 

One ironic thing I observed about the two ENFP females I know are that they are not morning people. You would think that their sunny attitude would match the morning sun–but no. They are the moodiest and most negative people in the morning. It is just not the right time for them to shine (yet).   

They are rarely on time. Pretty much a continuation on why they aren’t morning people. This is why an early class schedule (or them having to get ready for something early) makes things worse. Both of the ENFP females I know are constantly late to class (and would blame other things for it–such as traffic and other people). They don’t like admitting that they could have gotten out of bed earlier–and not have purposely ignored their alarm (or anyone who attempted waking them up). 

However, if they are going out to see their friends or if they’re going to camp–or some other place where extroverts thrive in– then they will wake up even before the sun rises. Basically, if they’re motivated and excited, they will give their full-on effort. 

They aren’t the most organized females. They prepare their things last-minute, misplace things in their own room, study right before taking their tests–yes, they live dangerously. But for some reason…they still manage to remain unstressed–which is why the same cycle goes on and on. 

When they are in the mood, they are the most energetic, hyper, random, and upbeat people ever. They can easily brighten people’s day. Or well, overwhelm people with their happiness. 

They are super inspiring people. They stand up for what they believe in–even if deep down they’d actually prefer peace and unity with everyone. They are the type of people who are constantly torn between doing what they want and what is right.

I know that the both ENFP females I’ve met had tough childhoods. They were bullied badly for being different, had bad experiences with so-called “friends”, and were judged at a young age. They were pretty much misunderstood. 

Growing up, they learned to embrace their uniqueness– and that’s why they are so good at being no one else but themselves. (I truly admire this about them–they are strong-willed people who know that the ones who don’t accept them aren’t worth their time). 

They dress quirky and don’t mind looking weird or dorky. They are full of surprises. They don’t give a care about what’s “in or “out.” They will wear mismatched socks and a ‘ton of different patterns at the same time and feel like gold. 

They make the corniest jokes (or memorize them) and have a whole portion of pick-up lines and memes in their brain. 

They are so caring and cuddly and clingy. Even to people they had just met. Their actions are as expressive as their mouths.    

They love helping people. They know exactly how it feels to be down, and they wouldn’t dare let others feel the same way. 

They have several groups of friends, yet they still don’t exactly know who their true friends are. They are always on a quest on finding true friendship.

They do get quiet, when they end up in a place where they feel surrounded and outnumbered by people who judge/have judged them. They feel threatened and are unable to hide it–at times. 

They are emotional people. They cry after watching sad movies, happy movies, bad movies, good movies–or after finishing their favorite book. And they will always end up crying–even after reading/watching a really good book/movie a thousand times. 

There are times when they would just isolate themselves– After all, outgoing people also have the urge to just laze around and be couch potatoes too. Reading books and manga, or watching Buzzfeed videos (or just random videos that don’t make sense)–are activities that they like to do during alone time (is what I noticed, at least).

They don’t admit it when they need help. They do show it though. They keep complaining–yet when you offer help to them, they just give that “It’s okay” phrase. But well, they are strong enough to get through it on their own. 

They can almost talk to anyone and everyone–as most extroverts can. But what makes them different is that they even have the ability to be completely civil around people who clearly dislike them.

Despite being such a people-person, they rant a lot about the human race. Check their Twitter or just pay attention to what they’re saying.

Their presence has a big impact. You will feel their mood, whether you want to or not. 

The ENFP females I know are much more friend-oriented than family-oriented. Well–it’s because they get to choose their friends. And that’s completely understandable. 

Making fun of them (such as the way they do things, wear things, or the way they talk) is a big no-no. They are sensitive people beneath their confident and lively exterior. They need as much light as they give us.

Well guys, what do you think? :)  Agree or disagree?

[fun-mbti-analysis]

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[jeonsomsomi]

MBTI as stuff I've heard in the nurse's office over the years

ENTJ “Hurry up and get me some ibuprofen. I gotta get back to class so I don’t end up with some shitty job like yours.” INTJ “Chemistry accident” ENTP “*holding tissue in nose and ice pack over face* I wanted to see what happened if I smashed my face into the desk” INTP “I was attacked by a basketball in gym class” ESTJ “Dammit Gabby’s 2 minutes late for her meds where is she” ISTJ “Dealing with all these idiots has given me a migraine” ESFJ “Okay you can stay back there for twenty more minutes but don’t tell my boss I’ll get fired” ISFJ “Don’t worry about me, just need a bandaid. *HUGE BLOODY SKINNED KNEE WITH GRAVEL IN IT*” ESTP “So he punched me in the face so I pulled my blade on him and I think I’m gonna be suspended again” ISTP “Um I nearly cut my hand off with a saw and had to have surgery” ESFP “HEEEEEEY LADIES HOW’S IT GOIIIIN no im not here for any reason its just that geometry is boring” ISFP “*to nurse* uuuughhh…my stomach hurts… *to other person* the truth is i never studied for this test we’re taking in class right now” ENFJ “GO HOME YOURE FREAKIN SICK I DONT WANT YOUR GERMS” INFJ “I was just walking along having existential thoughts when I tripped on my shoelace down the stairs *mind you this was a fucking fourth grader what the fuck*” ENFP “Well I was spinning around and around and then I hit my head on the cabinet and I think I’m gonna puke” INFP “*crying* Reality sucks let me lay down”

[intjwoo]

This is one of my favorite MBTI posts of all time

[more-mbti]

MBTI Traveling

ENFJ- Buys lots of guidebooks. Someone who trusts others’ advice and goes to exactly what the guidebook tells them is the best.

ENFP- Gets lost in a crowd. Someone who would inevitably drag one pal and run off towards something “cool” they saw, only to get both them and their friend lost.

ENTJ- Needs to be in control. Someone who tries to manage everything that’s going on and gives vendors who pull you over dirty looks.

ENTP- The fun one who provides an air of spontaneity. Someone who would suddenly decide to change an activity or run through the streets.

ESFJ- Checks that everyone is happy. The typical mom of the group who over packs just in case one or two or ten of their friends needs a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, etc.

ESFP- Gets distracted by small vendor shops. Someone who has to look at everything and enjoys doing things and being there 24/7.

ESTJ- Has all the maps and herds everyone in the right direction. Someone who micromanages things, but ultimately gets everyone where they need to be.

ESTP- Doesn’t mind physical activity. Someone who would find a hiking trail or physical activity to do a trip.

INFJ- Needs constant breaks. Someone who would bring along a book for some peace and quiet after a long, hectic day.

INFP- Would want to stop at cute cafes hidden in alleyways. Someone who would want to find “hidden gems” in a city and stay in a hostel.

INTJ- Thoroughly researches the city just in case some sort of natural disaster happens. Someone who can take over if the ESTJ/ISTJ gets confused, and will emerge unscathed.

INTP- Use the experiences to broaden their mind. Someone who would be interested by the different types of technology in a foreign country.

ISFJ- Caught up in buying souvenirs. Someone who buys souvenirs for all their friends because “This one reminded me of you!”

ISFP- Reads all about food. Someone who would choose the food and take photos of every dish before eating.

ISTJ- Similar to the ESTJ. Makes sure everyone is where they need to be. The Dad of the friend group, ready to tackle any problems the group faces and problem solve.

ISTP- Wouldn’t mind travelling alone. Someone who would branch off from the group to do exploration by themselves.

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[fun-mbti-analysis]

Types on a movie night

ISTP: laughs out loud when the protagonist dies

ESTP: dubs over the characters in dumb voices

INTP: keeps telling people trivia they've read about the casting process for the film

ENTP: eats 80% of the available popcorn and ruins dramatic moments with witty comments

INFP: secretly roots for the bad guy because he has the most interesting backstory

ENFP: battles with ENTP over the remaining 20% of the popcorn

ISFP: secretly looks around to see people's reactions to their favorite scene

ESFP: keeps chatting with their friends on the phone, occasionally looks up to the movie and asks what's happening

ISFJ: couldn't care less about the protagonist dying, tears up when the dog dies

ESFJ: keeps telling ENTP and ESTP to stop ruining the movie

ISTJ: patiently explains ESFP what's going on each time they ask

ESTJ: has given up trying to watch the movie, instead starts pointing out things saying "that wouldn't really happen"

INTJ: somehow manages to focus on the movie despite the ruckus around them, sees the end twist from miles ahead

ENTJ: argues with ESTJ claiming the things they point out could really happen

INFJ: openly roots for the bad guy because he has the most interesting backstory

ENFJ: asks which movie they should watch next, is disappointed when everyone's had enough and leaves

[fuliajulia]

The Types in My Immortal

sorry, not sorry

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Featuring pics from two of @sparklehorsette’s wonderful posts: (x) (x)

[fun-mbti-analysis]

MBTI types + "Psychology of Color"

ISFJ - Dusty Pink: "soft, subtle, cozy, dusky, gentle, composed, nostalgic"

ISFP - Light Pink: "romantic, affectionate, compassionate, soft, tender, delicate, fragile, youthful"

ISTP - Taupe: "neutral, classic, practical, authentic, modest, versatile, compromising, inconspicuous"

ISTJ - Deep Blue: "credible, conservative, classical, strong, reliable, loyal, confident, professional, introspective, thought-provoking, aloof, melancholic"

INTJ - Deep Purple: "visionary, prestigious, subduing, distant, introspective, aloof"

INTP - Light Blue: "calm, quiet, patient, cool, clean"

INFP - Mauve: "wistful, sentimental, thoughtful"

INFJ - Blue Purple: "contemplative, meditative, spiritual, soul-searching, intuitive, mysterious, enchanting"

ENFJ - Sky Blue: "calming, constant, faithful, true, dependable, reassuring, expansive, open, trusting, tranquill"

ENFP - Yellow: "illuminating, joyful, lively, friendly, luminous, energetic, stimulating, innovative, surprise"

ENTP - Vibrant Orange: "fun, whimsical, child-like, glowing, energizing, active, gregarious, expansive, spontaneus, communicative, sociable, self-assured, persuasive"

ENTJ - Brick Red: "strong, sturdy, established"

ESTJ - Charcoal Grey: "responsible, conservative, professional, business-like, detached, solid, sophisticated, coscientious, mature"

ESTP - Bright Red: "energizing, passionate, dynamic, stimulating, provocative, powerful, corageus, magnetic, assertive, impulsive, adventurous, demanding, spontaneus, motivating"

ESFP - Bright Pink: "exciting, theatrical, playful, attention-getting, high-energy, sensual, wild, vibrant, stimulating, flirtatious"

ESFJ - Peach: "nurturing, soft, fuzzy, tactile, warm, physical comfort, intimate, modest, embracing"

[glittermbti]

Cognitive Functions Metaphors

Ne is like time and space within itself, with so many possible timelines in existence.

Ni is like a weather forecasting stone, because it can just feel and tell what’s about to happen.

Se is like a camera, because it records everything around it and takes it in fully, every single detail.

Si is like a calculator, because it has all the info it needs to know stored within it, it remembers.

Fe is like a hospital, because it cares for those who are hurt, and fulfills their every need, and forgets about its own needs because it’s busy with others.

Fi is like a compass, because it leads us to the true and correct direction we should follow to stay true.

Te is like an office, because it’s organized and lets everyone know what needs to be done to get things done accomplished accordingly.

Ti is like a science lab, because once the experiments are conducted, it can analyze the results well.

[weirdfella]

A Quick Guide To Double-Checking Your Type by VagrantFarce

A note: a lot of this is based on what Linda Berens thinks, feel free to dismiss it if you find you disagree.

Step 1: Determine your Interaction Style Determining your Interaction Style can help narrow down your type. If you manage to settle on just one, you’ve only got four left to choose from!

Each of us has two other opposing pairs of innate preferences. In our communications we prefer either Directing or Informing. In our interaction with others we prefer either Initiating or Responding.

Directing communications have a time and task orientation with an implication of urgency to get the task done. “Have your report to me by close of business today.”

Informing communications are designed to enroll the other in the process by providing motivation with relevant information. “Your report is an essential part of our project.”

The directing style of communication is easiest to spot. The extreme form is the style used by traffic cops, stressed parents, and military commanders. It includes communications that would be classified as a “direct order.” Examples include: “Sit down”, “Put it over there”, “Clean your room.”

The informing style of communication is harder to detect. Sometimes those with the directing style are simply oblivious to it, not recognizing that a defining interaction just transpired. Extreme forms of this communication include messages that might be classified as “victim talk.” Examples include: “I don’t have any money”, “That music is so loud”, I’m not feeling good.“

Initiating types are more comfortable with making the first contact and establishing role relationships. They like to engage others in interaction and conversation and are more fast paced.

Responding types are more comfortable letting others initiate contact and accepting the roles established by others. They are more slow paced and are comfortable with silence.

All introverts prefer the responding communication style. This is often a simpler yardstick than choosing between “gregarious” and “shy,” which is how extraversion and introversion are sometimes defined. The “responding” communication style simply means that other people are more likely to start up a conversation with you than you are to start up a conversation with them. It’s all about who goes first. In contrast, extraverts are “initiating” types, which means they tend to initiate dialogue more often than “responding” types do. That doesn’t mean extraverts can only initiate and introverts can only respond – it simply reflects what each type is more inclined to do.

There are four possible pairings of communication preferences, which naturally create four

Interaction Styles

. They are:

In-Charge (Directing and Initiating). Typically taking quick action and focused on results, they drive the team to achieve the goal. (ESTJ, ENTJ, ENFJ, ESTP)

Chart-the-Course (Directing and Responding). Typically knowing the plan and what needs to be done to reach the goal, they focus on keeping the team on track. (ISTJ, INTJ, INFJ, ISTP)

Get-Things-Going (Informing and Initiating). With a focus on interaction, they act as a catalyst using information, enthusiasm, energy and excitement to persuade and involve others. (ESFJ, ENTP, ENFP, ESFP)

Behind-the-Scenes (Informing and Responding). With patience and a calm, quiet style, they focus on understanding and accommodation to lead the team to the best possible result. (ISFJ, INTP, INFP, ISFP)

more info on interaction styles: Understanding Berens’ Interaction Styles

Step 2: Determine your Temperament Choosing a Temperament also narrows down your possible type to just four.

We often relate to more than one temperament pattern because each pattern has something in common with the others. These things-in-common reveal themselves in the interactions between people, especially in our communications. As you try to sort out which temperament is the best fit for you, you may identify a preference for one or the other of the dynamics that are at play when the temperaments interact.

Language-Ways to Use Words

Language provides us a way to think about things, a way to translate back and forth between our thoughts, feelings, and world views and the events and people in our world. Our language usually reflects our natural way of viewing the world.

Abstract Language Thinking and talking about concepts and patterns, referencing sensory detail as needed. Implication, hypotheses, or symbolic meanings might occupy most free “thought time”.

Concrete Language Thinking and talking about tangible realities backed up by sensory observation. Free “thought time” is likely filled with reviewing events, facts, images, memories, and how things look, feel, taste, and sound.

Roles/Ways to Interact

When people come together to accomplish something, they typically either (a) refer to other people and strive to get the job done together in an affiliative manner; or (b) refer to the desired outcome and more autonomously take whatever action they see fit to get the outcome in a pragmatic manner.

Affiliative roles Affiliative roles require that people act in community, with a sense of what is good for the group. They may be people or task focused. They may be practical or idealistic. No matter what, there is always some sense of cooperation and agreement, even if competing or being an individual.

Pragmatic roles Pragmatic roles require that individuals act in accordance with what they see needs to be done to get the desired result. They may be people or task focused. They may be practical or idealistic. When a decision needs to be made or an action needs to be taken, their first inclination is to act independently.

The 4 temperaments (as Linda Berens and David Kiersey define them) are:

Artisan/Improviser (Concrete and Pragmatic): Want the freedom to choose the next act. Seek to have impact, to get results. Want to be graceful, bold, and impressive. (ISFP, ISTP, ESFP, ESTP)

Guardian/Stabiliser (Concrete and Affiliative): Want to fit in, to have membership. Hunger for responsibility, accountability, and predictability. Tend to be generous, to serve, and to do their duty. (ISFJ, ISTJ, ESFJ, ESTJ)

Idealist/Catalyst (Abstract and Affiliative): Want to be authentic, benevolent, and empathic. Search for identity, meaning, and significance. Are relationship oriented, particularly valuing meaningful relationships. (INFP, INFJ, ENFP, ENFJ)

Rational/Theorist (Abstract and Pragmatic): Want knowledge and to be competent, to achieve mastery. Seek expertise to understand how the world and things in it work. (INTP, INTJ, ENTP, ENTJ)

Step 3: Put Them Together Once you have both an Interaction Style and Temperament, cross-reference them from this table and you should land on a type!

Still Stuck? Your last resort (apart from abandoning this whole enterprise and dismissing it as a waste of time, of course) is to start investigating the cognitive functions that help describe the generalized behaviours of each type. Unfortunately, there’s so much information on Cognitive Functions that they’re hard to sum up quickly! Instead, I’m going to post some links to other sites that investigate how the different functions help to define the different types. Happy reading! 

Eight Cognitive Processes (a nice intro to the functions, their orders and how they work)

The Lenore Thomson Exegesis Wiki (an amazing resource, a wiki that goes very in-depth about how the functions inter-behave depending on the order they’re put in)

Just remember: the functions do not operate independantly of each other, and type behaviour is best understood as greater than the sum of its parts.

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“This is happening in the real America. It could not happen in Donald Trump’s vision of America. Bernie Sanders – This is the first, serious Jewish candidate for president, vying for the top of the ticket in his party. Bernie Sanders is leading 64-36 in Dearborn, which is a 67-percent Arab-Muslim community, where he is leading. So the Jewish candidate for president in America, tonight, is carrying the Muslim vote where it is most concentrated.”

(via studentsforbernie)

[chalupacabras]

MBTI as things that are great

ESTP: when you throw your trash perfectly into the trashcan from across the room

ESFP: waking up to a bunch of texts

ENFP: just a really damn good cheesecake

ISFP: having your hair brushed

INFJ: using new pens in a brand new notebook

INFP: that really quiet, peaceful hour right before dawn when everyone is still sleeping and the air is crisp and cool

ENTP: making a joke and the whole class laughs

INTP: when your friend starts getting into a show/book/movie you really love

INTJ: acing a test you thought you did poorly on

ENTJ: when the other people in your project group refer to you as the “smart one”

ISTJ: The euphoria of closing the tabs you used for an essay

ESTJ: peeling the plastic protector off a brand new phone screen

ISFJ: the excitement that comes when you’re about to give someone the PERFECT gift

ISTP: gnarly high fives that land perfectly and make the meatiest slap

ENFJ: when you gave someone advice and they didn’t follow it but you were right, and now they’re coming crawling back

ESFJ: hearing your favorite song playing in public

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This is me with Hussam, a 15-year-old Syrian refugee living in a shelter with his mother and brother in the Azraq refugee camp. 

Hussam learned to speak English in three months with the help of a CARE volunteer (after just three months of study, he is basically fluent) and excels in school. He told me his family is “split in four parts.” His father and one brother sought asylum in Germany; another brother got a scholarship to university in Turkey, and his two married sisters are still in Syria. He hasn’t seen his sisters, brother, or father in more than a year.

When I asked Hussam why he and his family left Syria, he said, “My school was bombed.” I asked if he was in the school at the time; he nodded and began to cry. I asked him if he was injured and he said, “No, but my best friend was killed.”

Most of the refugees I met in Syria have photographs of friends and family stored only on phones. Later in our conversation, Hussam took out his phone and showed me some pictures of his dad and brother in Germany, and I asked if he had a picture of his best friend. He said “Yes,” and sorted through the pictures for a moment before handing me the phone.

It showed a picture of a dead adolescent boy, his face disfigured by trauma. “That is the only picture I have,” he said.

Hussam and I spent a long time talking about the joys of reading–how reading about travel and adventure is a way of going on adventures even if you can’t in real life–and he also told me he loved writing stories. I asked him if he wanted to be a writer when he grew up. 

“No,” he said. “I want to go to university and study to become an engineer.”

“Why an engineer?” I asked.

“Because we will need many engineers to rebuild Syria,” he said.