Video: INFP: Myers-Briggs® Type and Communication

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• From CPP, Inc., the publisher of the Myers-Briggs® assessment, this video discusses INFP personality preferences (Introversion, Intuition, Feeling, Perceiving) and the implications for communication. MBTI® Master Practitioner, Neil Ihde provides an overview of INFP preferences, including strengths and potential challenges in communication. He also offers tips and suggestions on how to best communicate with an INFP.

 

[highlander]

INFPs - do you think this is accurate?

 

[Raffaella]

Accurate but not precise. In regards to seeing the potential in other people - YES, OMG. If I comment on it people think I'm complimenting them but I don't feel as though I'm complimenting them, in my mind I'm just stating facts. I've always been fascinated by people, too, I ask a lot of questions about someone just to dig into what I consider is their real self. I don't have a one-size-fits-all model since I'm very conscious of individuality.

I am very choosey with my friendships despite being friendly and approachable. I give few people the privilege (pfft) of getting into my inner circle.

I do have to know the whys and I get irritated when people become defensive but I draw back and retry in different, less abrasive (?) ways.

As for criticism, it's dependant on who you are. I can tolerate criticism from friends and family but not so much from employers and in that case I would like them to be more conscious but I'm reasonable and understand that's not their dilemma.