Similarities
- I value my relationships and commitments
- Many people would regard me as being somewhat intelligent
- Theoretical and abstract
- Probably somewhat articulate, making full use of a sophisticated vocabulary
- Near-useless in the real world
- I have been described as introspective and 'deep'
- A good listener
- Always looking to improve things where I think it is necessary
- I am a perfectionist
- When irritated, my tact, composure and pleasant demeanour can go AWOL
- Like order and structure
- Worry about the future frequently
- Value competence and knowledge and deride a lack of " "
- Reserved
- Use logic regularly
- Will back those I support
- Like working alone, dislike working in groups, particularly those where I have to do most of the work
- Fail to detect vital details in the real world
- 'Head in the clouds', quite removed
- I
present a calm face
- I have a 'different' way of thinking
- Resourceful
- Can be ambitious and driven
- Often hold back part of my personality
- Very poor communication skills
- Reluctance to apologise and take blame for things
immediately (I do later though)
- Tendency to be cautious and uncertain when confronted with abrupt or unwanted change
- Somewhat routinised
Differences
- Poor strategist and leader
- I can be mired down in details when examining texts
- My sense of the 'big picture' is prone to blurring, particularly when upset
- I lack self-esteem
- I am highly self-critical
- I can get along with people from all walks of life
- I retain hidden, powerful emotions underneath
- My opinions of people can be quite strong
- I am moody
- I lack the confidence to fully trust my insights and intuitions
- Somewhat dependent
- Emotion and feelings are factors in my decision-making processes
- Am prone to bouts of anxiety, particularly if I drive myself too hard
- Not ambitious on a consistent basis
- I care about the feelings of others (that may just be a INTJ anti-stereotype though)
- Detest conflict and don't handle criticism well
- Can get caught up in long-term dodgy friendships
- I know when I have hurt someone's feelings