What's your Myer-Briggs Personality Type? - Page 2

Ea · 07-23-2011, 08:27 AM

Grrr! Humph!

Poppaea · 07-23-2011, 09:16 AM

ESFP
moderately expressed extravert
moderately expressed sensing personality
moderately expressed feeling personality
slightly expressed perceiving personality

kennyc · 07-23-2011, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poppaea

ESFP
moderately expressed extravert
moderately expressed sensing personality
moderately expressed feeling personality
slightly expressed perceiving personality

We're exact opposites....we must never meet or the world will be destroyed!!

HarryT · 07-23-2011, 10:00 AM

I'm an INTJ.

orlok · 07-23-2011, 10:31 AM

INFP, or thereabouts

beppe · 07-23-2011, 06:16 PM

I am a poor, wayfaring and humble ENFJ

Surrounded by those defensive aggressive introverts, all closed up in their inner torments. Come on introverts, open up. Life is there to be lived. Follow charming Poppea and Dixie and if you want to take risks, the undersigned. Loosen up a bit. Somebody will smile at you, one of these days.

Actually ENFJ (very little J and strongly NF) is very nice, the Teacher: maybe I became so because I am a teacher, or I became a teacher because I am so.

"I have a tremendous charisma by which many are drawn into my nurturant tutelage and/or grand schemes. I have a tremendous power to manipulate others with my phenomenal interpersonal skills and my unique salesmanship. But it's usually not meant as manipulation -- ENFJs generally believe in their dreams, and see themselves as helpers and enablers, which they usually are.
I am organized in the arena of interpersonal affairs." I hope so, with all those disastrous experiences I run into.

I even had sentimental dealings with introvert partners. I have one at the very moment. It is not easy, it is actually a big challenge, but the gratifications are enormous. To deal with an introvert is almost impossible for an extrovert. But. In fact, being so different gives to the partnership the widest scope. Intuition and rationality help one another. On a basis of respect, moral rectitude and high intellectual curiosity. Love of art. A common sense of humor is more difficult to achieve, but, in time (there is need of much of it with those introverts) it will come.

So long. Call if you need clarifications. The century has just started, there is plenty of time. In the meantime, while you introverts figure out what you really think, we will move along. Come on girls, let's have fun.

montsnmags · 07-23-2011, 06:24 PM

Hey, fellow Introverts. I think we have a problem. This beppe character doesn't seem to understand that the Internet has enabled us Introverts (note the "Int..." in both. Coincidence?) to get organized, communicate, and erase all pressure of our apparent social uncoordination.

He seems to see us as a disorder. That we must "fix" ourselves. That we need a handholder to do anything/get anything done.

But we are ordered now. We run things. We control everything. They are our pawns in this connected world...the Introvertnet.

So, LET's GET HIM!

Cheers,
Marc (hi, beppe! ~waves~

)

Shimarenda · 07-23-2011, 07:13 PM

I have tested as an INTJ. I'm annoyingly N to most people, including myself sometimes.

From what I've read, INTJ is fairly uncommon, but I'm not surprised that there would be quite a few on a forum devoted to reading. I know several at the library where I work; the work there seems to attract them.

nohmi2 · 07-24-2011, 12:58 AM

Yawn!!!

Another boring INFJ.

Quite frankly I surprised myself.

Cheers

pholy · 07-24-2011, 02:39 AM

According to the official test, I am an INFP, which is pretty rare and therefore self-satisfying.

On the other hand, I had been doing a lot of reading about Jung's personality types and the MBPI test, and I 'knew' what I thought I was, - and multiple choice tests are pretty easy to game, even unconsciously.

Then I ran into someone who used the MBTI in her consulting practice. She said that anyone who was an engineer was pretty automatically an E, otherwise he wouldn't be interested in things outside of his own head, especially in making them work. It took me a week of thinking about it, and I concluded she was probably right - just because you don't like being with people, it doesn't make you an introvert - and I was always fascinated by things. Since then, I've discovered that I do enjoy having people around and interacting with them, and I don't have to feel lonely.

And I knew a Jungian analyst who insisted that there are no introverts in North America; they simply are not allowed. He claimed that Europeans were much more tolerant of true introversion. I was never sure if he was kidding.

Ea · 07-24-2011, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pholy

Then I ran into someone who used the MBTI in her consulting practice. She said that anyone who was an engineer was pretty automatically an E, otherwise he wouldn't be interested in things outside of his own head, especially in making them work. It took me a week of thinking about it, and I concluded she was probably right - just because you don't like being with people, it doesn't make you an introvert - and I was always fascinated by things. Since then, I've discovered that I do enjoy having people around and interacting with them, and I don't have to feel lonely.

That's a very strange definition of introversion.

beppe · 07-24-2011, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montsnmags

Hey, fellow Introverts. I think we have a problem. This beppe character doesn't seem to understand that the Internet has enabled us Introverts (note the "Int..." in both. Coincidence?) to get organized, communicate, and erase all pressure of our apparent social uncoordination.

He seems to see us as a disorder. That we must "fix" ourselves. That we need a handholder to do anything/get anything done.

But we are ordered now. We run things. We control everything. They are our pawns in this connected world...the Introvertnet.

So, LET's GET HIM!

Cheers,
Marc (hi, beppe! ~waves~

)

Ok. I'll take this very friendly, as you obviously thought quite a lot about it.

Introverts, Internet, Introvertnet. ... Interdicts? Nahhh.

It is a fact that here in MR you Introverts abound. In the Lounge at least. Explanations? Comments? Rebuttals?

I do not see you as a disorder. Just as a pain in the neck.
The other thing about do anything or get any thing done, as Pholy seems to imply, that is simply nonsense. One thing, though. Introverts tend to be perfectionist. That is not exactly favorable toward completing projects, but if it is associated with laziness and procrastination like with my preferred Introvert, than that combination is a guarantee of successful endeavors. With a bit of torment yes, and a bit of guilt. Myself, a fantastic doer if any, I am even more lazy and procrastinator, but at least I know how to keep my cool until the last possible moment, and then turn around and keep on napping.

montsnmags · 07-24-2011, 09:18 AM

Hmm. I was just trying to be amusingly ironic. The idea of me, as an antisocial, neurotic introvert organizing and involving myself in a group rebellion of introverts (who are noted for a general tendency to prefer more intimate socialising then large groupings) against the Other (an Other which tends to enjoy and be energized by group gatherings), when often everyone and everything is the Other; and the idea of aggressively attacking someone for calling me aggressive....well, it's all just a bit of silly irony...possibly satire, though I'm not good with writing satire, so let's just call it irony.

I shall resort to passive aggressiveness and say I shall try be less of a pain in the neck in future. This too is ironic humour (the passive aggressiveness that is). I have to tell you that it is though, because that particular irony is a gallows laugh private one.

And again, hi beppe. ~waves~

Cheers,
Marc

Elfwreck · 07-24-2011, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beppe

Ok. I'll take this very friendly, as you obviously thought quite a lot about it.

Introverts, Internet, Introvertnet. ... Interdicts? Nahhh.

It is a fact that here in MR you Introverts abound. In the Lounge at least. Explanations? Comments? Rebuttals?

Many introverts are easily overwhelmed by too many people nearby, too much background noise. We're not anti-social; we just like our social in small doses.

The internet makes that easy--I only have to deal with one person, one screen, at a time. I can spend as long as I want thinking up a reply. (Even in chatrooms, the conversation is much slower than speech.) I don't have to wait for a break in the conversation or feel like I'm forcing myself into other people's space.

I don't have to give out more personal details than I'm comfortable with. Even if someone asks direct, personal, invasive questions, there's no way for them to be as forceful as in-person confrontations. The computer screen works as a buffer zone that lets me relax enough to participate.

DixieGal · 07-24-2011, 04:21 PM

The hardest thing for me as a raving extrovert is determining if you introverts are lonely or not. My instinct is to make sure everyone is included, but sometimes you guys just want to be left alone. In turn, that sort of hurts my extro feelings. But you are not necessarily rejecting me personally, which I forget at the times. It feels like rejection.

07-24-2011, 09:18 AM	#28
montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	Hmm. I was just trying to be amusingly ironic. The idea of me, as an antisocial, neurotic introvert organizing and involving myself in a group rebellion of introverts (who are noted for a general tendency to prefer more intimate socialising then large groupings) against the Other (an Other which tends to enjoy and be energized by group gatherings), when often everyone and everything is the Other; and the idea of aggressively attacking someone for calling me aggressive....well, it's all just a bit of silly irony...possibly satire, though I'm not good with writing satire, so let's just call it irony. I shall resort to passive aggressiveness and say I shall try be less of a pain in the neck in future. This too is ironic humour (the passive aggressiveness that is). I have to tell you that it is though, because that particular irony is a gallows laugh private one. And again, hi beppe. ~waves~ Cheers, Marc Last edited by montsnmags; 07-24-2011 at 09:42 AM.

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07-23-2011, 08:27 AM	#16
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	Grrr! Humph!

07-23-2011, 09:16 AM	#17
Poppaea Lucifer's Bat Posts: 2,577 Karma: 20638583 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth/Berlin Device: Kobo Libra Colour	ESFP moderately expressed extravert moderately expressed sensing personality moderately expressed feeling personality slightly expressed perceiving personality

07-23-2011, 10:00 AM	#19
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I'm an INTJ.

07-23-2011, 10:31 AM	#20
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	INFP, or thereabouts

07-23-2011, 06:16 PM	#21
beppe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,161 Karma: 81026524 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Italy Device: Kindle3, Ipod4, IPad2	I am a poor, wayfaring and humble ENFJ Surrounded by those defensive aggressive introverts, all closed up in their inner torments. Come on introverts, open up. Life is there to be lived. Follow charming Poppea and Dixie and if you want to take risks, the undersigned. Loosen up a bit. Somebody will smile at you, one of these days. Actually ENFJ (very little J and strongly NF) is very nice, the Teacher: maybe I became so because I am a teacher, or I became a teacher because I am so. "I have a tremendous charisma by which many are drawn into my nurturant tutelage and/or grand schemes. I have a tremendous power to manipulate others with my phenomenal interpersonal skills and my unique salesmanship. But it's usually not meant as manipulation -- ENFJs generally believe in their dreams, and see themselves as helpers and enablers, which they usually are. I am organized in the arena of interpersonal affairs." I hope so, with all those disastrous experiences I run into. I even had sentimental dealings with introvert partners. I have one at the very moment. It is not easy, it is actually a big challenge, but the gratifications are enormous. To deal with an introvert is almost impossible for an extrovert. But. In fact, being so different gives to the partnership the widest scope. Intuition and rationality help one another. On a basis of respect, moral rectitude and high intellectual curiosity. Love of art. A common sense of humor is more difficult to achieve, but, in time (there is need of much of it with those introverts) it will come. So long. Call if you need clarifications. The century has just started, there is plenty of time. In the meantime, while you introverts figure out what you really think, we will move along. Come on girls, let's have fun.

07-23-2011, 06:24 PM	#22
montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	Hey, fellow Introverts. I think we have a problem. This beppe character doesn't seem to understand that the Internet has enabled us Introverts (note the "Int..." in both. Coincidence?) to get organized, communicate, and erase all pressure of our apparent social uncoordination. He seems to see us as a disorder. That we must "fix" ourselves. That we need a handholder to do anything/get anything done. But we are ordered now. We run things. We control everything. They are our pawns in this connected world...the Introvertnet. So, LET's GET HIM! Cheers, Marc (hi, beppe! ~waves~ )

07-23-2011, 07:13 PM	#23
Shimarenda Addict Posts: 230 Karma: 68186 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Athens, Georgia Device: Kindle 3, Nook Tablet	I have tested as an INTJ. I'm annoyingly N to most people, including myself sometimes. From what I've read, INTJ is fairly uncommon, but I'm not surprised that there would be quite a few on a forum devoted to reading. I know several at the library where I work; the work there seems to attract them.

07-24-2011, 12:58 AM	#24
nohmi2 Pensively observing. Posts: 1,758 Karma: 12675456 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Varied.	Yawn!!! Another boring INFJ. Quite frankly I surprised myself. Cheers

07-24-2011, 02:39 AM	#25
pholy Booklegger Posts: 1,801 Karma: 7999816 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Device: BeBook(1 & 2010), PEZ, PRS-505, Kobo BT, PRS-T1, Playbook, Kobo Touch	According to the official test, I am an INFP, which is pretty rare and therefore self-satisfying. On the other hand, I had been doing a lot of reading about Jung's personality types and the MBPI test, and I 'knew' what I thought I was, - and multiple choice tests are pretty easy to game, even unconsciously. Then I ran into someone who used the MBTI in her consulting practice. She said that anyone who was an engineer was pretty automatically an E, otherwise he wouldn't be interested in things outside of his own head, especially in making them work. It took me a week of thinking about it, and I concluded she was probably right - just because you don't like being with people, it doesn't make you an introvert - and I was always fascinated by things. Since then, I've discovered that I do enjoy having people around and interacting with them, and I don't have to feel lonely. And I knew a Jungian analyst who insisted that there are no introverts in North America; they simply are not allowed. He claimed that Europeans were much more tolerant of true introversion. I was never sure if he was kidding.

07-24-2011, 04:21 PM	#30
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	The hardest thing for me as a raving extrovert is determining if you introverts are lonely or not. My instinct is to make sure everyone is included, but sometimes you guys just want to be left alone. In turn, that sort of hurts my extro feelings. But you are not necessarily rejecting me personally, which I forget at the times. It feels like rejection.

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