Where in the world do you live happily as an NF?

BlownAway · 09-21-2008, 02:08 PM

I'm currently reading a book "Where in the world do I belong?" by Brent Massey. Anyone read it?

To be short the author has labelled different countries with a personalitytype. My country, Sweden, is apparently the strongest Sensing country (SJ) in the world! Well, I wasn't surprised..and that might explain why I, with my 100% N-score, feel quite misunderstood here.

The book points out Brazil, Ireland, Italy, Spain amonig others to be ENFP-cultures. Does anyone have any experiences? USA is said to be ESTJ, but since it's a huge continent with so many states it must differ widely between different areas? How's it where you people live?

Trying to find a country or area where there are more NF:s and NT:s

..but this book is probably a huge generalisation...

Jeffster · 09-21-2008, 02:23 PM

Why would you want to live somewhere that you're just part of the crowd? Enjoy being unique and make your own mark!

I think you could live happily as an NF anywhere.

Well, maybe not inside a bank. But any country for sure.

Eileen · 09-21-2008, 02:28 PM

You can live in Carrboro, NC happily as a liberal NF.

edcoaching · 09-21-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlownAway

I'm currently reading a book "Where in the world do I belong?" by Brent Massey. Anyone read it?

To be short the author has labelled different countries with a personalitytype. My country, Sweden, is apparently the strongest Sensing country (SJ) in the world! Well, I wasn't surprised..and that might explain why I, with my 100% N-score, feel quite misunderstood here.

The book points out Brazil, Ireland, Italy, Spain amonig others to be ENFP-cultures. Does anyone have any experiences? USA is said to be ESTJ, but since it's a huge continent with so many states it must differ widely between different areas? How's it where you people live?

Trying to find a country or area where there are more NF:s and NT:s

..but this book is probably a huge generalisation...

Just FYI he based the book on people he could find in Hawaii for the most part...

Antisocial one · 09-21-2008, 03:17 PM

I think that many places around the equator are good places for NFs.

kuranes · 09-21-2008, 03:21 PM

Countries/Ethnicities and Personality

Post 13 has a link I plan to explore further.

Jae Rae · 09-21-2008, 03:38 PM

Brazil seems to be very SP to me. Rio, perfect beach bodies, Carnival, samba, night life?

I agree, people of all types are everywhere. What about starting a FaceBook account or other social group for Swedish ENFPs? Network, baby.

BlownAway · 09-21-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffster

Why would you want to live somewhere that you're just part of the crowd? Enjoy being unique and make your own mark!

I think you could live happily as an NF anywhere.

Well, maybe not inside a bank. But any country for sure.

Hehe, I guess you live somewhere where you're not controlled by the big "JANTELAW"? For those of you not familiar with it, it says "You shall not think that you are someone or mean something". Sweden is ruled by that invisible law.. So being unique here is a lonely, lonely job and noone wants to do it

. Sorry for the negativity, but you're all welcome to visit and see for yourselves! Hmm...I'm obviously not very patriotic

But yes, guess I shouldn't believe this book too much since it doesn't really capture reality..

BlownAway · 09-21-2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kuranes

Countries/Ethnicities and Personality

Post 13 has a link I plan to explore further.

Thanks for the tip

. Don't mean to be rude against Scandinavia (saw your dad was from up here?), it has a few great things to offer too!

runvardh · 09-21-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Antisocial one

I think that many places around the equator are good places for NFs.

Eh, too many tropical storms.

I'm doing alright in Calgary, AB; I'd probably be happier further up into the mountains though. Canmore, Banff, and Lake Louise come to my mind.

09-21-2008, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
BlownAway Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Type: ENFP Location: Sweden Posts: 41	Where in the world do you live happily as an NF? I'm currently reading a book "Where in the world do I belong?" by Brent Massey. Anyone read it? To be short the author has labelled different countries with a personalitytype. My country, Sweden, is apparently the strongest Sensing country (SJ) in the world! Well, I wasn't surprised..and that might explain why I, with my 100% N-score, feel quite misunderstood here. The book points out Brazil, Ireland, Italy, Spain amonig others to be ENFP-cultures. Does anyone have any experiences? USA is said to be ESTJ, but since it's a huge continent with so many states it must differ widely between different areas? How's it where you people live? Trying to find a country or area where there are more NF:s and NT:s ..but this book is probably a huge generalisation...

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Jeffster RIP Join Date: Jun 2008 Type: isFp Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 4,523	Why would you want to live somewhere that you're just part of the crowd? Enjoy being unique and make your own mark! I think you could live happily as an NF anywhere. Well, maybe not inside a bank. But any country for sure. __________________ Jeffster Illustrates the Artisan Temperament <---- click here "You are a wise man, O Jeffster of the Innerwebz." -- Pink Piranha

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Eileen Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Type: INFJ Location: an awesome bubble Posts: 1,963	You can live in Carrboro, NC happily as a liberal NF. __________________ INFJ - 4w5 sx "Individual responsibility and mutual responsibility: that's the essence of America's promise." -- Barack Obama

09-21-2008, 03:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
kuranes Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Type: XNXP Location: Chicago Posts: 1,042	Countries/Ethnicities and Personality Post 13 has a link I plan to explore further. __________________ "The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them that they are being attacked and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country." Reichsfuhrer Herman Goering at the Nuremburg trials.

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Jae Rae Free-Rangin' Librarian Join Date: Nov 2007 Type: INFJ Location: California Posts: 897	Brazil seems to be very SP to me. Rio, perfect beach bodies, Carnival, samba, night life? I agree, people of all types are everywhere. What about starting a FaceBook account or other social group for Swedish ENFPs? Network, baby. __________________ Proud Female Rider in Maverick's Bike Club.

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Antisocial one I question everything Join Date: Jun 2008 Type: INTJ Posts: 2,853	I think that many places around the equator are good places for NFs.

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