Who to Criticize and Who to Affirm
A guide to answering the question “What do you think?”
ENFJ: Always affirm. They want to hear that whatever they created is the best thing since sliced bread. Criticism is met with aggression. Suggestions are hit or miss.
ENFP: Affirm. They don’t need it as much as ENFJs, but they still want the confidence of knowing that their work is good. Offer minor suggestions if any.
ENTJ: Start with affirming. Then you can also move on to point out things they could do better, and they will value your feedback.
ENTP: Say exactly what you think, and be clear about it. They’re likely to take your words very seriously.
ESFJ: Affirmations are appreciated, but you should also be honest. As long as you go along with their excuses (ex: “I got no sleep last night”), you’re fine.
ESFP: The shorter you make your feedback, the better. “I think you could add more in the second paragraph, but otherwise it looks good.”
ESTJ: Honest feedback. As long as you explain your thought process, they will not be offended by it.
ESTP: Affirm more than you would think to; their egos are like pufferfish. Like ESFPs, keep criticism short.
INFJ: Play it safe and affirm. This is especially true if they’re worried about their words/writing offending someone and they need to make sure it isn’t.
INFP: Be honest, but not too harsh. If you have criticisms, it helps to explain your thought process so they fully understand what you mean.
INTJ: Give real, honest feedback. They don’t really care about affirmations and wouldn’t ask if they didn’t want to genuinely know how they’re doing.
INTP: Stick with affirm if they seem uncertain, because INTPs doubt everything, or if not try to start a discussion about what they are doing well or could do better.
ISFJ: Point out specific corrections and be direct but kind. Affirmations aren’t entirely necessary but always appreciated.
ISFP: Be honest and briefly explain things. If they’ve already decided on something, don’t expect to change their mind. It also helps to end on a positive note.
ISTJ: Keep criticisms minimal and gauge their reaction. They already know more or less which things you’re supposed to point out, and so if they don’t agree, stop.
ISTP: Be honest and to the point. They don’t need sugar coating, but know that they feed off of people telling them they’re talented.
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