[ENTP] Ask an ENTP

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Tho instilling undull conversation in a dull partner, could be a quest as well

I have had that too for sure. It's hard to know where to stop though. Also, sprichst du Deutsch?

 

[Arctic Hysteria]

Why do you love debating so much?

Are you capable of having deep emotions?

 

[entropie]

I have had that too for sure. It's hard to know where to stop though. Also, sprichst du Deutsch?

Jo
[MENTION=5809]dee[/MENTION]p emotions rather ask intjs they are the nts emotional unicorns

 

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Jo
[MENTION=5809]dee[/MENTION]p emotions rather ask intjs they are the nts emotional unicorns

Ich spreche ein bisschen Deutsch auch aber ich muss mehr lernen. Es ist gut, ein Deutsch-Lautsprecher hier um zu sehen.

 

[entropie]

Ich spreche ein bisschen Deutsch auch aber ich muss mehr lernen. Es ist gut, ein Deutsch-Lautsprecher hier um zu sehen.

Of course, if you need any help, let me know. I need to learn english too, so we can both profit. 'Deutsch-Lautsprecher' makes no sense tho, means like 'german-headphone'. If you meant native speaker the right word is 'Muttersprachler'.

 

[totent]

Of course, if you need any help, let me know. I need to learn english too, so we can both profit. 'Deutsch-Lautsprecher' makes no sense tho, means like 'german-headphone'. If you meant native speaker the right word is 'Muttersprachler'.

Ah yes that makes more sense. I referred to my vocabulary list to find "speaker". Haha that's funny. Your English is pretty good though! See you around!

 

[Intricate Mystic]

I'm visiting an ENTP guy in a few weeks....there's a mutual attraction between us that has lasted long distance for over a year. Sometimes after talking to him for the usual four hours or so, though, I get the feeling like I'm about to be walking in the lion's den or like he metaphorically wants to eat me for breakfast. No guy has ever made me feel that way before. What's going on?

 

[Lord Lavender]

I'm visiting an ENTP guy in a few weeks....there's a mutual attraction between us that has lasted long distance for over a year. Sometimes after talking to him for the usual four hours or so, though, I get the feeling like I'm about to be walking in the lion's den or like he metaphorically wants to eat me for breakfast. No guy has ever made me feel that way before. What's going on?

Hes just wanting to get closer to you. I dont think this is a ENTP thing but rather that he is Sx heavy in terms of stackings. Sx heavy people can really get very intimate with their close ones. I would asess how close you feel with him and see if you really move at the same pace as he does.

 

[Intricate Mystic]

Hes just wanting to get closer to you. I dont think this is a ENTP thing but rather that he is Sx heavy in terms of stackings. Sx heavy people can really get very intimate with their close ones. I would asess how close you feel with him and see if you really move at the same pace as he does.

That explanation works. I probably need a bit more commitment from him before allowing myself to fully open up emotionally.

 

[AGameOfChance]

Why do you love debating so much?

Are you capable of having deep emotions?

I don't know about anyone else, but I don't consciously seek out debates. I love picking people's brains and getting to know them better, and part of that process is in understanding how their mind comes to conclusions about things -- which really manifests itself as debating and playing devil's advocate, even though it's not really intended as such.

As far as being capable of deep emotions, I would say yes, but it's usually in the form of righteous indignation over intellectual dishonesty or throwing people under the bus. I don't consider myself sentimental unless I happen to be incredibly depressed.

 

[drISTJ]

I'm an ISTJ female and my research mentor is an ENTP male. I love how his ENTPness gives me visions on what novel research to do next and he always helps me to think innovatively and 'out of the box'/out from the 'tried an true' box that I'm usually in. But it drives me crazy whenever he doesn't care about the details (when I told him his idea can't be done due to budgeting constraint) and when I try to talk some sense into him when he's being irrational with his ideas. The thing is, they are always very grand ideas most people won't think about, and they always sound like a very interesting ground-breaking project to do but most of the time can't be done if he doesn't want to compromise a little bit and change it so it becomes a more practical research plan.
As an ISTJ, I truly need some good advice on dealing with ENTP boss because I can't keep feeling like I'm the downer of the group whenever I try to bring some practicality into our research projects.

 

[drISTJ]

A ridiculously large bank account.

Seriously though, open-mindedness and tolerance for our bullshit. Someone that has values ( we actually appreciate people who have a strong sense of duty and values as it tickles our Fe and Si) but isn't easily offended which goes back to tolerating our bullshit. Also a friend that's willing to argue with us is a bonus. Having perfect peace and harmony where everyone just agrees and gets along is kind of boring

I have a diverse portfolio as far as friends go.

My ENTP boss said he likes me (not romantically, of course) from day 1 and although he didn't say specifically why (he said several times that I'm smart), I think it's most likely because I have these traits you mentioned. He treats me more like a long-lost friend/daughter rather than an employee. He would often talk about sooo many random things and at first I thought maybe he's just uber talkative but apparently I learned later on that ENTPs only do that when they sincerely like the other person. Like you said, the ISTJ in me just never truly agrees with what he said until he can prove it to be correct, I will challenge him to no end and while people usually got annoyed this ENTP looks like he enjoys being in an argument--later I found out not many people will argue with him because of his position/title, I did not know how high his rank was.

As an ISTJ, I think it's refreshing to have an ENTP's point of view during my work days. I look forward to be in his service and after once he learned that I have the same interests he even offered me to become his apprentice, I was so shocked I didn't say anything for 1 week. The next week, after much consideration, I came and told him in person I want to be his apprentice and the reasons-- this time it's his turn to not say anything, I can see that he's quite taken a back with my straightforwardness for sure. But the next day he asks me to follow him everywhere and do a lot of things with him, hence I 'officially' become his apprentice. People around us are quite surprised and do not understand how this ISTJ can work well with an ENTP but I can understand now why people envy this kind of rare connection, it has been less than 1 month since I first started working for him and he allowed me to have more responsibility than someone who's more capable than me (more degrees behind their names).

 

[Lord Lavender]

I'm an ISTJ female and my research mentor is an ENTP male. I love how his ENTPness gives me visions on what novel research to do next and he always helps me to think innovatively and 'out of the box'/out from the 'tried an true' box that I'm usually in. But it drives me crazy whenever he doesn't care about the details (when I told him his idea can't be done due to budgeting constraint) and when I try to talk some sense into him when he's being irrational with his ideas. The thing is, they are always very grand ideas most people won't think about, and they always sound like a very interesting ground-breaking project to do but most of the time can't be done if he doesn't want to compromise a little bit and change it so it becomes a more practical research plan.
As an ISTJ, I truly need some good advice on dealing with ENTP boss because I can't keep feeling like I'm the downer of the group whenever I try to bring some practicality into our research projects.

Oh god us ENTPs can be a handful . What you have there is a classical Ne vs Si clash. As for advice on how to deal with him I can say if he is a healthy and mature ENTP he will take your practical concerns into account as deep down we do seek Si comfort.

 

[drISTJ]

Oh god us ENTPs can be a handful . What you have there is a classical Ne vs Si clash. As for advice on how to deal with him I can say if he is a healthy and mature ENTP he will take your practical concerns into account as deep down we do seek Si comfort.

[MENTION=12885]catbrainz[/MENTION] Thank you so much for your advice. No, don't get me wrong, I truly like my ENTP boss for who he is, he's a true inspiration. But as you can expect from ISTJ meeting ENTP, we argue all the time. He often told me I focus too much on non-essential things while for me budgeting is essential. The last time I finally explained to him that "he's a visionary and he has a practical employee, so we must meet in the middle in order for our projects to get to finish line" he was silent and looks surprised that I analyzed his personality and tell it to his face. And after that he finally becomes more accomodating to my menial details about budgeting.

What do you mean by Ne vs Si clash? Please enlighten me since I'm new to this and I honestly get into MBTI typing because I need to understand my boss' point of view, since most of time it's the exact opposite from mine.

 

[EnnisPreit]

I don't avoid my emotions, but I do avoid other people's emotions. I dislike people being overly gushy or aggressive or pushy. I think ENTPs in general prefer people to be upfront about how they feel.

Well said. I dont have a problem expressing my emotions, its others that I fall short.

 

[StrawberryBoots]

I'm an ISTJ female and my research mentor is an ENTP male. I love how his ENTPness gives me visions on what novel research to do next and he always helps me to think innovatively and 'out of the box'/out from the 'tried an true' box that I'm usually in. But it drives me crazy whenever he doesn't care about the details (when I told him his idea can't be done due to budgeting constraint) and when I try to talk some sense into him when he's being irrational with his ideas. The thing is, they are always very grand ideas most people won't think about, and they always sound like a very interesting ground-breaking project to do but most of the time can't be done if he doesn't want to compromise a little bit and change it so it becomes a more practical research plan.
As an ISTJ, I truly need some good advice on dealing with ENTP boss because I can't keep feeling like I'm the downer of the group whenever I try to bring some practicality into our research projects.

He might think you're challenging him when you say, "It can't be done." If he's ENTP, he probably likes a challenge; most especially, a challenge that "can't be done." It's best to leave that part out.

I'd give him the data and let him come to the conclusion on his own.

 

[EnnisPreit]

hey fellow ENTP

to ask another ENTP, do you find conversations where someone agrees with you almost entirely to be boring or more stimulating as you can bounce different ideas about the same viewpoint off each other?

If what you say contributes to the growth of my understanding of something I would prefer it.

If your opinion differs and is based on junk, I will easily discern it and then immediately disregard the entire convo.

Sharing an opinion is also good for bouncing ideas like you said. ENTPs wont let it remain thay way for long so dont worry.

 

[Ivy Sparrow]

What does an ENTP look for in a good friend?

A sense of humour, a want for adventure, and is not scared to insult or slap me when I'm being annoying... Oh, and doesn't shy away from an argument. Also, I like it when I don't have to watch my mouth so no hypersensitivity. *smiles*

 

[Madeleine]

What is this ideal ENTP-INFJ match I keep hearing about?
Do those two types really work well together?

I know no ENTPs, so just wondering.

 

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