Introvert or extrovert?

[Tomaszk]

The introvert description describes me more than I thought it would, but I'm pretty sure I'm not drained by being around other people. I do like my me time though.

[Tomaszk]

I am apparently ESTJ

You are:

slightly expressed extravert

moderately expressed sensing personality

slightly expressed thinking personality

distinctively expressed judging personality

[leviramsey]

If the shoe fits...

If there were Weirdness Olympics between all 16 types then INTj, would be an unbeatable gold medallist. In fact INTjs are so weird that they do not just appear weird to people who don't know them, but to other INTjs as well. This is because INTjs take little or no notice of what other people think. What they think themselves is much more important to INTjs. That is why if everybody is certain that bridges have to be built across the river, an INTj may contemplate the possibility of building one along the river. There would probably be a logical reason for that since INTjs view everything through the square prism of logic. And as long as logical rules are obeyed everything is fine.

"I think, therefore I am" once said Rene Descartes, clearly delighted about the fact that he can think. But what he really meant was "I stink, therefore I am", since INTjs can often deprive themselves of a good bath and can happily live in a pigsty when nobody watches. They miserably fail to understand the basic needs of their bodies and therefore do not address them as a first priority. This goes for food and sex too. But do INTjs enjoy tasty food and sex? Sure, when you stick it under their noses. And what do they do to have plenty of fine food and meaningless sex? Precisely nothing. The latter one could be explained by the fact that by default INTjs are socially handicapped. Combined with their closely guarded fear of intimacy, this makes it pretty hard for INTjs to get laid, resulting in many INTjs being either virgins or remaining celibate for a long time.

Marked with inability to clearly read people's true disposition towards themselves, INTjs compensate for it with their acquired ability to piss people off. This is a rather defensive than an offensive mechanism. It works on the principle that an angry person has very little control over their emotions and therefore cannot suppress their true feelings, which often keeps the truth from coming out. INTjs normally do not apply this principle to anybody unless they are unsure. So as long as you are true and sincere with an INTj you should be fine.

You can't deny that INTjs are pretty adept at many things, but one thing INTjs are really good at is over-tightening the screws, whether it is said in a metaphorical or in a literal sense. Having natural inability to judge amounts and distributions of forces often leads them to overdo things. For instance, if you ask an INTj to design a good chair to withstand the weight of one adult, when it is finished it would probably withstand the weight of one adult elephant.

Finally, if you hear a sarcastic remark from an INTj you should know you are on dangerous ground, i.e. you said something stupid. To continue in the same direction would be unwise. However, if you want to enrage an INTj, all you need to do is to make the same stupid remark over and over again, but more importantly you have to stand by your words, i.e. show that you really mean it... Why would anyone want to do that?

[tonyh29]

I'm often called a Shy Exrovert :?

But like others I think I'm a bit of both depends on the mood i'm in at the time i guess .. even when i used to do lads holidays to Ibiza we'd be in a large group and sometimes the group would turn left and I'd decide to turn right .. sometimes it's more fun to be on your own

[wiganvillain]

ENTJ

Hmmmmmmmmm

[LT_1993]

extrovert, i hate being alone and i only think about what i say after its left my mouth.

[Chindie]

ISTJ, apparently.

ISTJs are often called inspectors. They have a keen sense of right and wrong, especially in their area of interest and/or responsibility. They are noted for devotion to duty. Punctuality is a watchword of the ISTJ. The secretary, clerk, or business(wo)man by whom others set their clocks is likely to be an ISTJ.

As do other Introverted Thinkers, ISTJs often give the initial impression of being aloof and perhaps somewhat cold. Effusive expression of emotional warmth is not something that ISTJs do without considerable energy loss.

ISTJs are most at home with "just the facts, Ma'am." They seem to perform at highest efficiency when employing a step-by-step approach. Once a new procedure has proven itself (i.e., has been shown "to work,") the ISTJ can be depended upon to carry it through, even at the expense of their own health.

ISTJs are easily frustrated by the inconsistencies of others, especially when the second parties don't keep their commitments. But they usually keep their feelings to themselves unless they are asked. And when asked, they don't mince words. Truth wins out over tact. The grim determination of the ISTJ vindicates itself in officiation of sports events, judiciary functions, or an other situation which requires making tough calls and sticking to them.

His SJ orientation draws the ISTJ into the service of established institutions. Home, social clubs, government, schools, the military, churches -- these are the bastions of the SJ. "We've always done it this way" is often reason enough for many ISTJs. Threats to time-honored traditions or established organizations (e.g., a "run" on the bank) are the undoing of SJs, and are to be fought at all costs.

Thomas (Christ's disciple)

U.S. Presidents:

George Washington

Andrew Johnson

Benjamin Harrison

Herbert Hoover

George H. W. Bush

Paul Coverdale (U.S. Senator, R-GA)

Jackie Joyner-Kersee (U.S. Olympic athlete)

Evander Holyfield, heavyweight boxing champion

And Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh.

I'm not sure how correct that is though. I always struggle with these kind of tests because as I do them, I'll notice the questions either don't quite fit me and my traits, or I'll know what the consequence of each answer is as I do it and that tends to effect the way I answer them.

Also, I think as a person I've changed over the years. At primary school right through to the end of GCSEs, my friends were people at school, at home I was with my family and that was that. Didn't really socialise outside of school, all that mattered was getting work done and done well, at home I'd read and think or do things of my own accord on my own. By 6th form I'd had enough of that and started socialising more and I came out of myself a lot and changed. I'm still quite reserved but I'm not so inherently shy and sheletered anymore. I think this test reflected a lot of my earlier personality and not so much of what I am now.

Or at least I hope not because that personality sounds remarkably dull.

Actually, that figures...

[Condimentalist]

Myers-Briggs type ENFP.

Same.

[Condimentalist]

Both, at the saaaaaaaaaaame tiiiiiiiiiiime!

(that was for any of you Rahzel fans)

If your mother only knew...

[soprano]

Did a test as part of a company training programme about 10 years ago. Everyone was suprised that I showed to be an introvert. Mind you I did what most people did and answered the way I thought they wanted me to. Truth is I think it depends on the circumstances ie who your with, where you are and whats happening in your life at the time.

[LondonLax]

Personality tests are stupid.

Much like IQ tests...

[soprano]

Personality tests are stupid.

Much like IQ tests...

Agreed

[PompeyVillan]

This is what I got on Levi's test. I answered the questions honestly, but I really do not see myself as this type of personality. I find it easy to empathise with people, but not to extent given in this description. I'm certainly more pragmatic than idealist.

Idealist Portrait of the Teacher (ENFJ)

Even more than the other Idealists, Teachers have a natural talent for leading students or trainees toward learning, or as Idealists like to think of it, they are capable of calling forth each learner's potentials. Teachers (around two percent of the population) are able - effortlessly, it seems, and almost endlessly-to dream up fascinating learning activities for their students to engage in. In some Teachers, this ability to fire the imagination can amount to a kind of genius which other types find hard to emulate. But perhaps their greatest strength lies in their belief in their students. Teachers look for the best in their students, and communicate clearly that each one has untold potential, and this confidence can inspire their students to grow and develop more than they ever thought possible.

In whatever field they choose, Teachers consider people their highest priority, and they instinctively communicate personal concern and a willingness to become involved. Warmly outgoing, and perhaps the most expressive of all the types, Teachers are remarkably good with language, especially when communicating in speech, face to face. And they do not hesitate to speak out and let their feelings be known. Bubbling with enthusiasm, Teachers will voice their passions with dramatic flourish, and can, with practice, become charismatic public speakers. This verbal ability gives Teachers a good deal of influence in groups, and they are often asked to take a leadership role.

Teachers like things settled and organized, and will schedule their work hours and social engagements well ahead of time-and they are absolutely trustworthy in honoring these commitments. Valuing as they do interpersonal cooperation and harmonious relations, Teachers are extraordinarily tolerant of others, are easy to get along with, and are usually popular wherever they are.

Teachers are highly sensitive to others, which is to say their intuition tends to be well developed. Certainly their insight into themselves and others is unparalleled. Without a doubt, they know what is going on inside themselves, and they can read other people with uncanny accuracy. Teachers also identify with others quite easily, and will actually find themselves picking up the characteristics, emotions, and beliefs of those around them. Because they slip almost unconsciously into other people's skin in this way, Teachers feel closely connected with those around them, and thus show a sincere interest in the joys and problems of their employees, colleagues, students, clients, and loved ones.

[Guest Ricardomeister]

INTJ for me 67% introverted 12% intuitive 25% thinking and 78% judging, which evidently makes me a rational mastermind...nice to be different as they only make up 1% of the population!

" All Rationals are good at planning operations, but Masterminds are head and shoulders above all the rest in contingency planning. Complex operations involve many steps or stages, one following another in a necessary progression, and Masterminds are naturally able to grasp how each one leads to the next, and to prepare alternatives for difficulties that are likely to arise any step of the way. Trying to anticipate every contingency, Masterminds never set off on their current project without a Plan A firmly in mind, but they are always prepared to switch to Plan B or C or D if need be.

Masterminds are rare, comprising no more than, say, one percent of the population, and they are rarely encountered outside their office, factory, school, or laboratory. Although they are highly capable leaders, Masterminds are not at all eager to take command, preferring to stay in the background until others demonstrate their inability to lead. Once they take charge, however, they are thoroughgoing pragmatists. Masterminds are certain that efficiency is indispensable in a well-run organization, and if they encounter inefficiency-any waste of human and material resources-they are quick to realign operations and reassign personnel. Masterminds do not feel bound by established rules and procedures, and traditional authority does not impress them, nor do slogans or catchwords. Only ideas that make sense to them are adopted; those that don't, aren't, no matter who thought of them. Remember, their aim is always maximum efficiency.

In their careers, Masterminds usually rise to positions of responsibility, for they work long and hard and are dedicated in their pursuit of goals, sparing neither their own time and effort nor that of their colleagues and employees. Problem-solving is highly stimulating to Masterminds, who love responding to tangled systems that require careful sorting out. Ordinarily, they verbalize the positive and avoid comments of a negative nature; they are more interested in moving an organization forward than dwelling on mistakes of the past.

Masterminds tend to be much more definite and self-confident than other Rationals, having usually developed a very strong will. Decisions come easily to them; in fact, they can hardly rest until they have things settled and decided. But before they decide anything, they must do the research. Masterminds are highly theoretical, but they insist on looking at all available data before they embrace an idea, and they are suspicious of any statement that is based on shoddy research, or that is not checked against reality.

Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke, Dwight D. Eisenhower, General Ulysses S. Grant, Frideriche Nietsche, Niels Bohr, Peter the Great, Stephen Hawking, John Maynard Keynes, Lise Meitner, Ayn Rand and Sir Isaac Newton are examples of Rational Masterminds."

I think that is a pretty accurate description of me...and the last sentence probably explains why I am very sceptical of many of the posts on this forum! :winkold:

[Qwpzxjor1]

Definitely an introvert.

I am not bad at social situations, but I really prefer being alone most of the time.

[RunRickyRun]

Fairly standard Myers-Briggs test

Have to say I'm fairly sceptical of some of the overly complementary analysis on this page. I think people being complemented in this way will probably mean they challenge the wisdom of the analysis less

Reminds me of a simple psychology test I participated in where a group of people were given written personality profiles based on their handwriting. Almost three quaters said the results were very accurate.

All the profiles were identical.

(infj for the record)

[AVFC-Prideofbrum]

Mainly extrevert, I do like quiet time but I did a test at A-Level P.e, I believe I was like 60% extrovert.