thepink-cloakedninja
Marshmallow Heart
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- Nov 21, 2016
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- sp/sx
The other day I read a great article by Heidi Priebe about how to get a gift for people based off of their MBTI types. The idea is to get them something for their auxiliary, tertiary, or inferior functions, because those are the kinds of things people don't usually buy for themselves. She didn't go much into what the different kinds of gifts for each of the MBTI types/functions would be, so I thought it would be a fun and useful discussion!
As an INFJ, most of the stuff I buy for myself is very future oriented (Ni) or focused on helping others (Fe). For an example, I'll buy a value pack of sharpies that will last me five years so I can make home made cartoon cards for all of my friends' birthdays, or I'll send myself to a writing conference to get me towards my goal of becoming a published author. I usually don't get things for Ti, like awesome books about astronomy, or things for Se.
So, cool gifts for an INFJ: something that appeals to Fe, such as putting in X hours volunteering and then giving them an envelope saying where you volunteered, something for Ti, like an awesome book titled The Science of Doctor Who, or something for Se, like a basket full of chocolate candy, and candles, and maybe a ticket to a movie (basically live-in-the-moment indulgences). The further down the line of functions, the more special it is because the less likely the person is to regularly buy it for him or herself.
What are the gifts that correspond with each of your cognitive functions?
As an INFJ, most of the stuff I buy for myself is very future oriented (Ni) or focused on helping others (Fe). For an example, I'll buy a value pack of sharpies that will last me five years so I can make home made cartoon cards for all of my friends' birthdays, or I'll send myself to a writing conference to get me towards my goal of becoming a published author. I usually don't get things for Ti, like awesome books about astronomy, or things for Se.
So, cool gifts for an INFJ: something that appeals to Fe, such as putting in X hours volunteering and then giving them an envelope saying where you volunteered, something for Ti, like an awesome book titled The Science of Doctor Who, or something for Se, like a basket full of chocolate candy, and candles, and maybe a ticket to a movie (basically live-in-the-moment indulgences). The further down the line of functions, the more special it is because the less likely the person is to regularly buy it for him or herself.
What are the gifts that correspond with each of your cognitive functions?