[EmilyEvenstar]

Okay, here's my little problem. I went back to University, and I met this pretty nice guy and we click really well. Like AWESOME. Anyway, last year I didn't get to know him really well because I was a hermit so to speak, and didn't really want to talk to anyone. I've been hanging out with him, and here's what I've noticed:

• Everyone LOVES him. Like, he's got friends EVERYWHERE.
• Is pretty smart. We're enrolled in some classes to together in English and in History, and he's a pretty thoughtful guy.
• Is a complete Otaku nerd. Seriously. He told me when his HS had a book fair. he bought a crap-load of manga instead of "real" books. I think it's funny how he never really tells anyone about it. It's nothing to be ashamed of, but whatevs.
• He believes in the mantra, "Do unto others what they do unto you"; he doesn't believe tit-for-tat and lets things lie.
• He isn't easily offended. Chances are, he offends someone because of his dark, dead-pan humour which I get very well.
• Is a very good artist. He has a good critical eye and has taught himself mostly how to draw. paint, etc.

So, from looking at this, what do you think he is? I think he's a ENXP< somewhere in the middle of F and T.

[larkin]

Well, we are pretty awesome, so wait, why is this a problem again?

Not sure there's enough to go on, but I agree he seems a little down the fence. Here are the two that make me think that:

- He believes in the mantra, "Do unto others what they do unto you"; he doesn't believe tit-for-tat and lets things lie.
- He isn't easily offended. Chances are, he offends someone because of his dark, dead-pan humour which I get very well.

The first seems more ENFP, not that ENTPs couldn't teach themselves to be less competitive; the second seems more ENTP, not that ENFPs don't sometimes offend other people.

But the best description of the difference I saw from a thread here, earlier: if you're down, ENFPs will say I'm sorry and give you a hug, ENTPs are more likely to make a joke and buy you a beer.

EDIT: Here's
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, and the paraphrase was from Dogwood Lover. But Elfrun also had a pretty good list of the differences in there, definitely worth reading.

[SShack]

I think he might be "something completely different," but can't quite explain why. Having lots of friends and being well-liked doesn't make somebody an extrovert, especially if he's a feeler. There seems to be this sort of quietness to his nature ... keeping his collection a secret ... self-taught in the arts ... he makes me think he's actually an introvert. INFP maybe?

[simoncpu]

Female ENFPs are hot. I can't understand why ENFPs are like INTPs who are extraverting. I thought only ENTPs are like that?

[EmilyEvenstar]

	Originally Posted by SShack To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	I think he might be "something completely different," but can't quite explain why. Having lots of friends and being well-liked doesn't make somebody an extrovert, especially if he's a feeler. There seems to be this sort of quietness to his nature ... keeping his collection a secret ... self-taught in the arts ... he makes me think he's actually an introvert. INFP maybe?

I actually might think he's an INFP, although he does like hanging out with people, and is usually doing something or other on any given free day.





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Well, we are pretty awesome, so wait, why is this a problem again? Not sure there's enough to go on, but I agree he seems a little down the fence. Here are the two that make me think that: - He believes in the mantra, "Do unto others what they do unto you"; he doesn't believe tit-for-tat and lets things lie. - He isn't easily offended. Chances are, he offends someone because of his dark, dead-pan humour which I get very well. The first seems more ENFP, not that ENTPs couldn't teach themselves to be less competitive; the second seems more ENTP, not that ENFPs don't sometimes offend other people. But the best description of the difference I saw from a thread here, earlier: if you're down, ENFPs will say I'm sorry and give you a hug, ENTPs are more likely to make a joke and buy you a beer. EDIT: Here's To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , and the paraphrase was from Dogwood Lover. But Elfrun also had a pretty good list of the differences in there, definitely worth reading.

I'm going to have try this theory into action! Tomorrow, I'm going to act like I'm all sad, and see what happens. I loove test things!

[Takeru]

	Originally Posted by SShack To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	I think he might be "something completely different," but can't quite explain why. Having lots of friends and being well-liked doesn't make somebody an extrovert, especially if he's a feeler. There seems to be this sort of quietness to his nature ... keeping his collection a secret ... self-taught in the arts ... he makes me think he's actually an introvert. INFP maybe?

He could very will be an ISFP too if you take him as an INFP that is. In fact, ISFP tend to be more outgoing than INFPs.

ISFP draw because they like the colors, the strokes of light, the prettiness of a picture. The brown that goes together with the green. The different shades of brown used to give the texture of the bark of a tree. ISFP make the drawing seem like the picture is coming at you as if it was there in front of you. If they can make a painting that makes you cry based solely on how beautiful it is, they will do it.

INFP usually draw because they find deep meaning with the picture they draw. The teddy bear they have had since they were a kid. The fields of grass that they have run around since they were a kid. A bird that signals to go far instead of the bird just being there because it is a bird. The calming winds of that one day. The warmth of the light that just spills over to your home. If they could paint a picture that make you cry based on what experiences it brings you, they will do what they can.

The thing that we need to know is why he draws. If he draws because of the reasons like ISFP than he tends to be more towards ISFP, if he draws because it describes his feelings and give meaning when he draws, than he could very well be an INFP.

Both can be quite cynical though... they can see the good in everything yet they can see the extremely bad in everything too.

Likewise, if he is an ENFP, the closest thing to an ENFP would be an INFP. If he is an ENTP, the closest thing to it is an INTP.

[CatalystAK]

Granted I don't know a lot about either type. From what you say and what I know, if I had to type him I would say ENTP. Have you ever though about asking him to take the test?

[EmilyEvenstar]

	Originally Posted by CatalystAK To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	Granted I don't know a lot about either type. From what you say and what I know, if I had to type him I would say ENTP. Have you ever though about asking him to take the test?

I'm actually thinking about that, actually. I guess I'll ask him about it tomorrow, and hopefully he won't procrastinate on it. I guess that's something I forgot to mention as well. So

[Elfrun]

Based on what you've said it's impossible to say. He could be anything, I can't tell what makes you say ENTP or ENFP, you really gotta describe him in more detail. I will say that NTs aren't usually universally loved though, that's more of a NF or SP claim.

	Originally Posted by EmilyEvenstar To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	I actually might think he's an INFP, although he does like hanging out with people, and is usually doing something or other on any given free day.

Enjoying hanging with people is not an extroverted trait, just as being a hermit is not an introverted trait, it may be something more commonly associated with extroverts but it is not an indication of extroversion.

[EmilyEvenstar]

Hmmm....now that I think of it, he may actually be an INFP. I asked him why he likes to draw, and he said,

	I like to draw the same reason why some people like music...it's comforting.

That's a rather tender-hearted statement right there, huh?