[NT] Observational Differences Between the ENTJ and the INTJ

[Ezra]

I'm interested in behavioural differences between the two types. Any takers?

 

[groovejet02]

I'm interested in behavioural differences between the two types. Any takers?

INTJs plot silently.

ENTJs do it loudly - and do not hesitate to order their minions around.

 

[Virtual ghost]

I think that both types are very similar.

For example it can be hard to tell the difference between ENTJ and INTJ that is showing its social side. Unless we are talking about very E and very I.

If I were to doubt my type my second choice would be ENTJ.
I am very introverted person but I also have very well developed NTJ part. Which is constantly spilling over the introversion. That is why I never become total isolationist.
But instead I created connections with few people so that I get informations and I aways know what is going on. You can't call that exactly a friendship but it is social connection.

So my NTJ part makes me quite unusual introvert. Since I am not shy or socialy paranoid what is typical for introverts.
What can be quite intimidating since no one expect that much directness, hostility,criticism and organisation from so introverted person. If I show my "cards" I usually do it with an element of suprise.
But with ENTJ you more or less know where you are since they are far more open and they get along with people better since they are people oriented they can never become so cold as INTJs since people have problems with that.


What we share is desire to control, understand and improve systems, good selfesteem and long range big picture thinking.



I always looked at diferences between the two like:

ENTJ- Supreme Commander of armed forces
INTJ- Director of intelligence agency

 

[Kalach]

This is going to be odd and I hope not hurtful...

ENTJs look like wounded cyborgs.

They're strong, purposeful, always on a mission... and every time I meet one I can see them scanning me. And I can feel myself scanning them too. And it's a strange stand-off, like a bridge can't be made.

No idea what I look like to them.

 

[Rangler]

ENTJs have a strong drive toward people. My best friend is and INTJ, when we go to the bar he just wants to sit and talk by ourselves. It can be a drag, he sees my need to socialize as a weakness.

 

[Virtual ghost]

ENTJs have a strong drive toward people. My best friend is and INTJ, when we go to the bar he just wants to sit and talk by ourselves. It can be a drag, he sees my need to socialize as a weakness.

What do you mean by "socialize"?

 

[Amargith]

What do you mean by "socialize"?

*adds vocabulary to AO-robot*

socialize - definition of socialize by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.

 

[Kangirl]

*adds vocabulary to AO-robot*

Tee hee, that made me giggle.

EDIT: As for differences, I guess the big one is that they suck and we don't.

(is being jokey)

 

[Rangler]

What do you mean by "socialize"?

I meant talking to people. Not government owned means of production. lol.

 

[Virtual ghost]

I meant talking to people. Not government owned means of production. lol.

If it is just talking then Ok. But if you have a need to dance , spend time in karaoke bars, get drunk ...... etc. then I can clearly see why he would see it as disadvantage.


But something tells me that you are not that much hostile toward those activities. Probably you even enjoy in them from time to time.

 

[A Schnitzel]

INTJs are completely detached from their senses.

It's a little known fact that they can breathe underwater.

 

[pippi]

INTJs are completely detached from their senses.

It's a little known fact that they can breathe underwater.

Completely true.

ENTJs are more sensory oriented, that's their tertiary function. That combined with their E make them want to experience things in the world. Their dominant Te makes them bossy.

INTJs are invisible. They are the quiet observer in the corner.

 

[ceecee]

INTJs are completely detached from their senses.

It's a little known fact that they can breathe underwater.

Hey! We're trying to keep things covert over here.

ENTJ- Chef Commander of armed forces
INTJ- Director of intelligence agency

 

[ceecee]

INTJs are invisible. They are the quiet observer in the corner.

This is so satisfying. Then we giggle. Yeah giggle. Deep inside where no one can see.

 

[AOA]

I'm interested in behavioural differences between the two types. Any takers?

I believe both the INTJ and ENTJ (disregarding the 'E' and 'I' extremes) are highly similar - because of the 'NTJ' function. Both are well-apt in leadership, getting things done and making good careers.

... The only difference being is that the ENTJ takes a more explorative approach to the 'problem' (hence the term, Executive) and the INTJ takes a more insightful approach (hence the term, Scientist).

Normally, I get INTJs and ENTJs on my personality tests - with slightly more ENTJs, and normally extraversion more prominent than introversion by the percentages. I'm an NTJ that tenders more on extravert. I feel that is right, as I could be explorative as well as insightful to situations.

 

[garbage]

My best friend is and INTJ, when we go to the bar he just wants to sit and talk by ourselves. It can be a drag, he sees my need to socialize as a weakness.

If it is just talking then Ok. But if you have a need to dance , spend time in karaoke bars, get drunk ...... etc. then I can clearly see why he would see it as disadvantage.

Seriously?

I guess the difference between ENTJs and INTJs is that the latter should probably just be left at home.

 

[Virtual ghost]

Seriously?

I guess the difference between ENTJs and INTJs is that the latter should probably just be left at home.

We annoy you that much?

 

[AOA]

It depends how introverted or extraverted you are, and a barely introverted INTJ is quite normal.

 

[Rangler]

We annoy you that much?

You don't annoy me. I would trade talking to thousands of people for my INTJ best friend.

 

[Virtual ghost]

It depends how introverted or extraverted you are, and a barely introverted INTJ is quite normal.

I don't score introversion below 80%.