Attempting to type someone

**Paul V** · 11-28-2007, 05:34 PM

So I was studying the behaviour of a girl I recently met, out of habit. She is definetely F, but that's as far as I go.

Usually, I'd classify her as an ESFP and call it a day, but she's unusual. She likes to read, and actually writes fan fiction (the only person I've ever met to be a writer of prose, other than myself). So, as you can see, I'm puzzled. Regarding her behaviour, she's openly affectionate and lively. I've only me her a handful of times, and our conversations have never strayed far from common interests.

Any ideas to determine her type, or what exactly should I be looking for next time I see her?

**The Many** · 11-28-2007, 05:52 PM

The logical conclusion here is ENFP. They tend to read/write a lot whilst also being generally happy, energetic and outgoing. Most ENFPs love to discuss their latest intuitions and (felt, remember that they are felt rather than thought!) theories, so watch out if/when she suddenly turns all serious and starts preaching about some new idea of hers. They usually don't do very well with actual logic and judgement though, so their values tend to reflect some anecdotal feelings rather than thorough logic.

In general they also tend to get along very well with INTJs (until you turn logical and "unfeeling", or they get distracted by something else), so that may be one reason of why you get along well.

**INTJoe** · 12-01-2007, 02:51 PM

Yeah, she sounds ENFPish. My brother reads more than I do. He also enjoys writing and drawing and stuff like that.

Remember, ESFP is all party all the time. If this girl is flamboyant, yet likes to read she's probably ENFP. I think the difference is that the ENFP knows when something is a bad idea, and so they'll decline some offers, while the ESFP is just all about experiences with people, and would probably walk right into a crack house at 2am not thinking of the consequences. The ENFP would offer an alternative, like IHOP or something safer.

**BlackHawk** · 12-01-2007, 04:55 PM

Great example!
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**niffer** · 12-01-2007, 05:14 PM

No ENFP would have the patience to write fanfiction. Affectionate in public is also a no-no for us. I would say that this girl of yours is an ISTJ.

**wolf** · 12-01-2007, 05:22 PM

I'd bet XNFPs are passionately-affectionate in private, though.

**Paul V** · 12-01-2007, 08:12 PM

Oh, my. So many diverse answers.

But really, niffer, was the sarcasm necessary?
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**mind_wander** · 12-01-2007, 08:20 PM

lol, niffer is niffer, it seems you care to differ.

11-28-2007, 05:34 PM	#1
Paul V Member [19%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 767	So I was studying the behaviour of a girl I recently met, out of habit. She is definetely F, but that's as far as I go. Usually, I'd classify her as an ESFP and call it a day, but she's unusual. She likes to read, and actually writes fan fiction (the only person I've ever met to be a writer of prose, other than myself). So, as you can see, I'm puzzled. Regarding her behaviour, she's openly affectionate and lively. I've only me her a handful of times, and our conversations have never strayed far from common interests. Any ideas to determine her type, or what exactly should I be looking for next time I see her? Last edited by Paul V; 11-28-2007 at 07:21 PM.
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11-28-2007, 05:52 PM	#2
The Many Member [09%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 368	The logical conclusion here is ENFP. They tend to read/write a lot whilst also being generally happy, energetic and outgoing. Most ENFPs love to discuss their latest intuitions and (felt, remember that they are felt rather than thought!) theories, so watch out if/when she suddenly turns all serious and starts preaching about some new idea of hers. They usually don't do very well with actual logic and judgement though, so their values tend to reflect some anecdotal feelings rather than thorough logic. In general they also tend to get along very well with INTJs (until you turn logical and "unfeeling", or they get distracted by something else), so that may be one reason of why you get along well.
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12-01-2007, 02:51 PM	#3
INTJoe Veteran Member [75%] MBTI: INTj Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,009	Yeah, she sounds ENFPish. My brother reads more than I do. He also enjoys writing and drawing and stuff like that. Remember, ESFP is all party all the time. If this girl is flamboyant, yet likes to read she's probably ENFP. I think the difference is that the ENFP knows when something is a bad idea, and so they'll decline some offers, while the ESFP is just all about experiences with people, and would probably walk right into a crack house at 2am not thinking of the consequences. The ENFP would offer an alternative, like IHOP or something safer.
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12-01-2007, 04:55 PM	#4
BlackHawk Member [08%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 334	Great example! I know that's not helpful, but I thought it deserved comending!
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12-01-2007, 05:14 PM	#5
niffer Banned MBTI: ENfP Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 310	No ENFP would have the patience to write fanfiction. Affectionate in public is also a no-no for us. I would say that this girl of yours is an ISTJ.
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12-01-2007, 05:22 PM	#6
wolf Member [13%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 534	I'd bet XNFPs are passionately-affectionate in private, though.
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12-01-2007, 08:12 PM	#7
Paul V Member [19%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 767	Oh, my. So many diverse answers. But really, niffer, was the sarcasm necessary? To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
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12-01-2007, 08:20 PM	#8
mind_wander Member [40%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,633	lol, niffer is niffer, it seems you care to differ.
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