Don't listen to other perspectives[/B] - At times, the INTJ can quickly dismiss things that others might say and have a tendency to come across like they think they are always right. Even if they do listen, they may not come across like they are. The explanation for much of this is that the INTJ can use Te to cut off new information rather than the more productive use of Te, which is to judge their insights against the external world.
My Response:
So, do I have a preference for my own views, insights, thoughts, beliefs and conclusions? Yes. Do I try to remain open and unbiased? Usually.
Overly critical - INTJs are prone to finding fault in things and situations to an excessive degree. They can tend to blame others for things that go wrong or apply judgement towards others rather than themselves.
My Response:
This seems very arrogant to me. I can be critical but I am also inclined to blame myself or circumstances before another person. I can be quite self critical though and probably too much so, which is also a form of arrogance since who I am to demand such perfection of myself.
Don't know know how they come across to others - INTJs, especially when young can be pretty oblivious as to how they come across to other people.
My Response:
I am not always aware of how I come across and other times I am. I think I am more aware in specific situations than I am of the overall impression I make.
Unrealistic expectations - INTJs can have excessive expectations of others as well as themselves. Nobody measures up.
My Response:
Yes, often, though harder on myself most of the time. If I have decided that you are a friend or loved one then I tend to be very loyal and give the benefit of the doubt. Sometimes too much.
Hard time communicating - They can have difficulty communicating what is in their mind to others. Sometimes, they are vague and cannot easily express the reasons for the way they thing.
My Response:
Yes. Sometimes I am very articulate and other times I cannot express myself at all. Frustrating because I hate to sound stupid.
Occasional indecision - Though this is not usually a problem, at times the INTJ can be overwhelmed by all of the different pieces of information, scenarios and sides of an issue making it difficult to reach a decision.
My Response:
Yes. This will bother me as I like to be decisive. If I cannot decide it's because I feel I don't have enough information.