Types under the mistletoe

[Nescio]

So in the spirit of Chrismas... here's a cute little discussion topic


How would types react when faced with the "dreaded" mistletoe?




This can be a love or hate fest.
Your choice. I'm going to bed.

 

[Kristiana]

Well, it depends. Is it someone they want to kiss, or not?

 

[lunalum]

INTP - Oh, look at that. I'm actually about 5 degrees short of being "under" this mistletoe... (sneaks a small step forward if kissing is desired)

INFP - I do not have to do anything just because the traditions dictate that I do so. (If kissing is desired: "How about we kiss whenever we're not under the mistletoe?")

 

[Tamske]

ESTJ: grab away mistletoe and puts it in the bin. Proceed to kiss everybody you want to

(Okay - this is an European ESTJ who doesn't see mistletoe as a sacred tradition but as something new invading from the USA)

And of course...

ENTP: get kissed by everybody - never realizing why - until the ESTJ grabs away the mistletoe.

 

[BlueSprout]

ESTP: Broadly interprets the customary "kiss under the mistletoe" to include the grabbing, licking and fondling of any member of the desired sex within a 5 foot radius of the mistletoe.

ISTJ: Per tradition, complies with kissing the significant other under the mistletoe: chastely, with no tongue and for no longer than 3 seconds.

 

[Oaky]

INTP - "Why is it that the situation of being under another living organism of the plantae kingdom requires you to do a certain action of emotional intimacy to another member of the same species because of the mythical beliefs of our ancestors?"

 

[Fluffywolf]

Thank the almighty that we don't do the mistletoe thing over here.

I'm with the rest of the INTP's. Traditions like this should die.

 

[BlueSprout]

Thank the almighty that we don't do the mistletoe thing over here.

I'm with the rest of the INTP's. Traditions like this should die.

It may be inane in a lot of ways, but it can increase one's likelihood of getting smooched. A rational might see value in the tradition's opportunistic potential if nothing else.

 

[miss fortune]

agreeing with Tamske that an ENTP probably wouldn't realize that the mistletoe was there, but would have the bad luck of standing under it

the ENFJ would probably snatch up some poor unsuspecting introvert and drag them over to it and smooch them greatly

 

[Tamske]

It may be inane in a lot of ways, but it can increase one's likelihood of getting smooched. A rational might see value in the tradition's opportunistic potential if nothing else.

If you want to get kissed, that is. I can imagine people hating the whole ordeal - especially when prodded by aunts and uncles or laughed at by cousins...
I'm happy it is not a tradition here.

 

[JocktheMotie]

Smitten INTP [me] : "Hmm, that girl I like is way over there. I, standing here with a piercing stare and generally looking creepy, have somehow been unable to ignite the burning fires of romance within this woman, so maybe I can use some societal and traditional pressure to my advantage. I need to engineer a way to trap her under this mistletoe with me underneath, and some way to force eye contact. She also needs to be aware of her position underneath the mistletoe and to make the connection with her position and its significance. To complicate matters, I'll have to nonchalantly show that I recognize the significance of the positional arrangement as well, probably by saying something funny nodding upwards, but I don't think I've had enough rum yet to pull that part off. Ughh...the plan is flawed. I'm probably missing something. What if...."

 

[Fluffywolf]

It may be inane in a lot of ways, but it can increase one's likelihood of getting smooched. A rational might see value in the tradition's opportunistic potential if nothing else.

I'm more of a get to know you and get interested in you before wanting to kiss you type. And I'm not a very shy guy, so I don't need excuses in order to kiss the people I do want to kiss.

There's no rationality in attempting to use the tradition for oppertunistic potential.

All I can see one gaining from kissing random people is a huge waste of time on people once you realize you're not interested in them anyway.

 

[JocktheMotie]

I'm more of a get to know you and get interested in you before wanting to kiss you type.

There's no rationality in attempting to use the tradition for oppertunistic potential.

All I can see one gaining from kissing random people is a huge waste of time on people once you realize you're not interested in them anyway.

I disagree. If I like a person, it's entirely likely I've researched and analyzed nearly everything about them that I can without them noticing it. After that process is somewhat complete [it never really is] and I like the persona my mind has created based on the data I have mined, contact can be considered.

 

[Fluffywolf]

I disagree. If I like a person, it's entirely likely I've researched and analyzed nearly everything about them that I can without them noticing it. After that process is somewhat complete [it never really is] and I like the persona my mind has created based on the data I have mined, contact can be considered.

How exactly is that disagreeing with me.

 

[Biaxident]

Let's suck some face...

 

[BlueSprout]

Let's suck some face...

Yes, that's INFP alright! :rolli:

 

[JocktheMotie]

How exactly is that disagreeing with me.

"There's no rationality in attempting to use the tradition for opportunistic potential."

Disagreed with that mostly. You can already be interested in a person without even talking to them and it IS rational to use any tool whatsoever to create an opening or opportunities.

 

[Biaxident]

Yes, that's INFP alright! :rolli:

Humbug...

Not all INFP's are quiet little wallflowers. Nor do they necessarily refrain from giving out hugs and slobber kisses...

Now if you'll excuse me, I must address your slight of my character...



..no one understands me...no one loves me....I'll show them...

 

[BlueSprout]

Humbug...

Not all INFP's are quiet little wallflowers. Nor do they necessarily refrain from giving out hugs and slobber kisses...

Now if you'll excuse me, I must address your slight of my character...



..no one understands me...no one loves me....I'll show them...

Don't pull those puppy dog eyes on me, mister. If you think you're gonna fool another INFP with that act, you've got another thing coming.

Besides, I thought this thread was all about stereotypes. I personally have no problem letting people think I'm a sweet, innocent and reserved little flower. It only makes it that much easier to pounce on unsuspecting ESTPs.

 

[Biaxident]

Don't pull those puppy dog eyes on me, mister. If you think you're gonna fool another INFP with that act, you've got another thing coming.

Besides, I thought this thread was all about stereotypes. I personally have no problem letting people think I'm a sweet, innocent and reserved little flower. It only makes it that much easier to pounce on unsuspecting ESTPs.

LOL!

It's only occasionally an act. T'all depends on how I'm feelin' at the time.

And I don't pick out one type to prey upon...I'm an equal opportunity predator...