jenocyde
half mystic, half skeksis
- Joined
- Jan 2, 2009
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- MBTI Type
- ENTP
- Enneagram
- 7w8
Yeah, that's what I meant. They appear to be random, but are quite coherent at first. They dismiss coherence after they've "lost it" though.
I can't relate this to my experiences. They are aggressive, they just start goofing around if they've realized that they can't win. They don't lose, they either...
a) win OR
b) present the whole debate as ridiculous.
"X is true."
"No, X is actually false. I'll show you (...)."
"Lol you're stupid, this whole thing is stupid. Your butt stinks. I'm outta here."
Plus, they're way more efficient before a crowd. In a one-on-one situation, they appear significantly weaker.
Oh, you're just talking about a debate? Well everyone was has different styles and that changes with age.
I don't understand how someone can appear more efficient in front of a crowd. Maybe your perception of the situation changes when there is a crowd. Maybe the crowd simply intimidates you and you assign that fear to the ENTP "showing off" or something. I doubt that a person can become smarter or more efficient just by being watched. But I don't know who you know, so what do I know...
Anyway, I thought you were talking about a more serious situation. Like a revenge situation. A petty debate is nothing. Once it gets to the point where clear lines have been drawn in the sand, you will see a marked difference. Or actually, you probably won't - and that's what makes the ENTP have so much potential for viciousness.
But back to the ENTJ issue - I guess it's a general consensus that they are not as scary as they seem. OP - would you ever just directly confront your teacher to level the playing field?