One time I had my sister and cousin take the MBTI test like they were taking it with me in mind. And twice they got ENTP.
However, there are a couple of people who think that I'm introverted. (They aren't MBTI saavy.) But though I have my introverted moments, this really wouldn't make sense because they know how I act. I introduce myself to everyone at parties, who I don't even know. And I tell jokes to strangers at bars. And I am always trying to make people comfortable and have fun....and it doesn't tax my reserves as much as it would tax theirs.
I'm really good at reading signals from others, and responding to that to make them as comfortable as possible. I cater myself according to my company. I can be the "leader" in a group, drawing people in, where I vibe that there's some awkwardness or hesitation from the others to engage with one another. But, if I see in a group, that the others are flowing well with each other, I will be more in the background, and may seem quiet. And, besides, social dynamics intrigues and fascinates me greatly, so I love to sit back and observe.
When I engage with people, my "Fe" is on blast, so depending on the vibe of the others, I shift myself accordingly.
I am a people-person but that doesn't mean I'm F.
This ^ is usually for those that don't really know me that well.
My ENFJ best friend, who introduced me to MBTI, when she found out my type, her response, "I'm so not surprised. Finally, someone was able to capture what you're about." Psstt....as if. I'm an individual.
My mother also was not surprised when she read the type profile for me. Her response: "It all makes sense now!"
Those that know me really well, and has seen a variety of examples of my thinking processes, knows that I rarely, if ever, base decisions due to my personal ties to said thing - which has actually been a big issue in the past for a lot of friends of mine. Most notable issue surrounding this: my "loyalty" to them had often been called into question - as I will stick by a decision because it's fair, even if it goes against my "loyalty" to them.
Edit, a curious thought: IRL, there is this one friend, who others sometimes remark, that we're very similar to one another [on the surface]. She is actually ISFP. I can see how others think that [we have a skit b/w us, called "The Kangaroo Dance" - yes, it's exactly what you imagine, us dancing like kangaroos], but, again, if they get to know us more deeply, the differences are world's apart.
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Online, I have no idea how I come across, but I'd guess I may seem "true to type". (ew?)
I noticed this. You let conversations and interactions breathe very well when they're sustaining, but the moment the fire begins to die, you're right there.
ENP for you, is pretty evident. F vs T for you is going to be hard to discern quickly partly because ENPs share interaction styles, and it takes a while to really see how you make personal decisions since it's an introverted process. However, I noticed that your focus when interacting is generally oriented to the particular processes and principles by which the topic works, not necessarily the personal issues involved. Your focus tends to be the system, not the person.
To me, what she just said sounds like she lives and breathes Fe -- making her a Ti/Fe type. Fi types are generally not as aware of the emotional atmosphere around them, nor too adept at manipulating it (with the possible exception of ESFPs, who substitute Se). Therefore, ENTP.I noticed this. You let conversations and interactions breathe very well when they're sustaining, but the moment the fire begins to die, you're right there.
ENP for you, is pretty evident. F vs T for you is going to be hard to discern quickly partly because ENPs share interaction styles, and it takes a while to really see how you make personal decisions since it's an introverted process. However, I noticed that your focus when interacting is generally oriented to the particular processes and principles by which the topic works, not necessarily the personal issues involved. Your focus tends to be the system, not the person.
What do people in your life assume your type is?
Yes. People know either too little about MBTI, or too little about me; or both. The few exceptions have typed me mostly as INTJ, once as ISTJ, and once as ENTJ.The problem isn't just the unfamiliarity with typing, it is that very few people out there know anything about me. All most people see is "some sort of introvert." Only those who know me online would have any doubt on the I/E divide...