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Originally Posted by Jennifer
Actually, Ti and Ne are most apt to get an INTP in trouble. (When they start acting like ENTPs and using Ne everywhere, it is very easy for them to get carried away with their creative wit and end up upsetting people. And when Ti comes out in a conversation, the way it can offend people is by being very impersonal about things that some people think should be VERY personal.)
I think it is mostly a lack of good "feeling sense." INTJs do tend to not censor their thoughts as much, once they get going; and they also have Fi as their tertiary, which guides them a little on the "personal" level. But poor INTPs are left up the creek, with only Fe as an inferior function to help them relate on a personal level with others.
Usually it is easier to just avoid conversations altogether, except with those who are either funny/witty (the Ne thing) or very intellectual (the Ti) thing. Note that for a long time in life, INTP discussions will revolve around something zany/quirky (Ne) or something where they are discussing intellectual things or the philosophical nature of things. Both of these are impersonal topics.
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Yikes, I couldn't agree with that more! Good explanation.
On an unrelated note to Jennifer: I'm curious to know what you scored on each preference, percentagewise. You have a writing style reminiscent of an INFP's, yet the thought pattern of a well-balanced INTP. I find that intriguing.