[ENTP] Can loudness really be classified as a personality trait?

[PalebloodHunter]

I've been hearing it so often here that ENTPs are generally loud. I don't understand how that can be a thing but I can't argue against it because I happen to be INCREDIBLY loud as per my colleagues. People think I'm shouting at them when I'm not. That combined with my usually serious face makes people think I'm unfriendly whereas I'm far from that. They're all surprised when I texting me because they find me to be completely different.

Does it have something to do with the fierce need to debate which leads to people raising their voice? Or is it just a fallacy?

Eitherways, I'd like to tone it down a few notches as it really seems to cause discomfort to people :\

 

[Agent Washington]

i thought loudness is just an american thing

 

[five sounds]

I get loud when I'm explaining/arguing something that I'm impassioned about. I think it's a product of needing my Ne momentum in order to get my introverted judging function expressed. Usually it comes off defensive or more aggressive than I mean it to. I'm mostly good at adjusting to my environment though. I'm not always loud, but honestly it's fun to get riled up, either with friends getting amped up riffing on jokes or speaking my mind about something. I don't mind having it in my arsenal.

 

[ceecee]

I've been hearing it so often here that ENTPs are generally loud. I don't understand how that can be a thing but I can't argue against it because I happen to be INCREDIBLY loud as per my colleagues. People think I'm shouting at them when I'm not. That combined with my usually serious face makes people think I'm unfriendly whereas I'm far from that. They're all surprised when I texting me because they find me to be completely different.

Does it have something to do with the fierce need to debate which leads to people raising their voice? Or is it just a fallacy?

Eitherways, I'd like to tone it down a few notches as it really seems to cause discomfort to people :\

I suppose it's the fierce need to debate but being an e7 is much more in play here. The Enneagram Blogspot: Type 7: Stimulation-Seeker


It's not type related in my experience. My father is an ESTJ - he is loud AF but won't tone it down. My ENFJ is also loud but only at certain time. He teaches and presents and doesn't use a microphone. This is understandable but he does it on the phone too. When I hear that, I point it out and he turns down the volume. He isn't loud the rest of the time at all so, it's odd. I think being aware of it is the only way to tone it down but you have to work on it.

 

[Poki]

I suppose it's the fierce need to debate but being an e7 is much more in play here. The Enneagram Blogspot: Type 7: Stimulation-Seeker


It's not type related in my experience. My father is an ESTJ - he is loud AF but won't tone it down. My ENFJ is also loud but only at certain time. He teaches and presents and doesn't use a microphone. This is understandable but he does it on the phone too. When I hear that, I point it out and he turns down the volume. He isn't loud the rest of the time at all so, it's odd. I think being aware of it is the only way to tone it down but you have to work on it.

I learned to be loud and forceful due to my exes family. You have to to be heard. Her father is ESTJ as well, whole family is loud due to that upbringing. I am more of an as needed basis. I can match people decently and use it more for effect as opposed to a way of life.

 

[Siúil a Rúin]

I would typically associate it mostly with extroverts as far as personality is concerned, but not much categorization beyond that. Speaking very loudly can come from a variety of sources like culture and family. It can also be an expression of deep seated anger and/or a need to be heard.

 

[INTJMom]

No.
I know some loud introverts.

 

[AGameOfChance]

I wouldn't say I'm particularly loud.

 

[kotoshinohaisha]

Oh geez I'm actually loud? I mean the tone of my voice is loud. XD

Like whenever my enfj friends Yeah they're two.. We're like all shouting with each other xD and my isfj? Friend was like... Why are we shouting when we're just in front of each other. XD

Then i actually did that with another en/sfj friend.. But her voice is normal.. She said my voice is loud. XD

But i don't think it is.. Probably when the conversation is interesting, i unknowing louden my voice.

 

[kotoshinohaisha]

Then my esfj ex.. He thought I'm angry with him because whenever I'm talking with him.. He said I'm angry?
Yeah some people told me if I'm angry when i talk.. And to relax when I'm very passionate about what I'm saying..

But! I really shout when I'm angry. Like that's where i know I'm angry and i shout

 

[Obfuscate]

I've been hearing it so often here that ENTPs are generally loud. I don't understand how that can be a thing but I can't argue against it because I happen to be INCREDIBLY loud as per my colleagues. People think I'm shouting at them when I'm not. That combined with my usually serious face makes people think I'm unfriendly whereas I'm far from that. They're all surprised when I texting me because they find me to be completely different.

Does it have something to do with the fierce need to debate which leads to people raising their voice? Or is it just a fallacy?

Eitherways, I'd like to tone it down a few notches as it really seems to cause discomfort to people :\

my entp brother can become loud when his humor is stirred (often)...when it is time to get things done he quiets down (almost too much)... i am the same, but my humor manifests physically less often... we both laugh at private (by which i mean internal) jokes, but for me that is more subtle... the less i care to explain, the more likely only my eyes or breathing give my internal chuckle away (most strangers don't see it)... when he has those moments "trolling" often follows... my "trolling" is much more subtle, unless i am interacting with family or old friends... our entire family is fluent in sarcasm, with the possible exception of my infp half brother... if my full brothers and i aren't subtly/overtly flipping you shit, we are either uncomfortable, unfamiliar, unconcerned, or not fond of you...

 

[HisKittyKat]

Hum good question. My guess would be EXTP. Both are loud and attention seeking. Loud men are in my top 5 turn offs. The louder they are the less intellectual they appear.

 

[Smilephantomhive]

My guess is that loudness correlates with extroversion, but being loud does not necessarily mean that you are an extrovert.

 

[á´…eparted]

If I am in a good mood I am on the loud side of things, but I always sort of monitor my environment so I know what an appropriate level of loudness would be.