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Hello everyone. This is my second post here on the forum. Prior to this I started a thread to inquire about INTP and ISTP differences, as I thought that I was one of these two types. However, I would like for you to ignore any assumptions made based on that thread and try to type me to the best of your ability using the information below. I think that I am an INxx type, but do not allow this to limit you in your response. Please read the entire post before formulating a response and let me know if you need more information. Thank you!
- I love alone time, but eventually I need to get out and converse with friends in a calm environment.
- I am not comfortable in large groups, though in some group settings I can give the illusion of comfort.
- When I do talk to people, I prefer to discuss topics such as philosophy and politics.
- I can be quite animated and I enjoy joking around, but only when I am comfortable with those around me.
- When talking to people, I refrain from saying things that might offend them or create an awkward situation unless they give me permission to do so.
- I strive to create harmony in my social environment. Conflict is very uncomfortable to me.
- I have been described as emotionally sensitive, especially by my ISTP father.
- I am very sensitive to the words and actions of others, and I can easily be hurt by a joke if it is told under the right circumstances.
- I become upset when I am criticized by those I am close to, like my father. Criticism is easier to take objectively when it is given by someone I do not know.
- Generally, the emotions of others annoy me, although I mask my annoyance well.
- I am a rather emotional person and I have very deep feelings that I often do not understand.
- I am a logical person, and I like things to be defined based on a consistent system of objective rules.
- I hate being proven wrong about intellectual issues or not knowing something that someone else knows.
- I wish that I could be blunt and cold with others, but I can never bring myself to do it.
- Despite my nonchalant appearance, I harbor a great distrust of other people. This might be a learned behavior.
- If I spend enough time alone, I become convinced that other people are simply not worth interacting with.
- I can spend very long periods of time in solitude, though it probably isn't good for me.
- I desire a deeper connection with others where I can discuss the complex web of thoughts and feelings I have amassed over the years.
- I am very empathetic towards small animals and I have been known to cry upon seeing an animal in pain.
- I am uncomfortable expressing deep emotions, and there is no one with whom I am completely open.
- I usually smile and/or laugh a lot when interacting with others.
- My primary concern does not lie in other people. I am first and foremost concerned with understanding and improving myself.
- I appear cold and unemotional in social settings until I am spoken to. The moment I am spoken to, it is immediately obvious to others that I am quite friendly and cordial.
- The cold outward appearance mentioned above is partially due to the fact that large groups of people overwhelm my senses.
- Once I am comfortable in a social situation (which can take some time), I have no problem approaching new people and starting conversations.
- I am very prone to depression and frequently switch from a state of being unusually energetic to one of being utterly hopeless.
- I feel very vulnerable when I let people know negative personal details about myself.
- I will oftentimes find myself analyzing information before I even realize what I am doing. It is as if it occurs subconsciously. I snap out of this state pretty quickly, but not before drawing quick conclusions or parallels with regard to the information I was analyzing.
- I am described as being very intelligent.
- I have been told by my father that I sometimes let my emotions control me rather than controlling them.
- I am interested in gaining knowledge. I like to research different topics and to develop new skills.
- I like to read. When I was younger fiction interested me most, but the majority of my reading nowadays consists of nonfiction, due to my desire to learn.
- Technology, particularly computers, has been of interest to me since I was a small child. I also enjoy scientific topics such as chemistry and, to a lesser extent, biology.
- I occasionally enjoy computer programming and hacking.
- I enjoy playing guitar and I have a slight desire to write my own music, though I haven't gotten around to it yet.
- My musical taste is rather dark and complex.
- I have a general dislike of authority and being told what to do.
- I have a pretty bad memory. Certain things I recall and certain things I do not, and I cannot control what I do and do not remember.
- I am not detail-oriented, and I often miss things that are right in front of me.
- My spatial skills are poor, although I enjoy engaging in athletic endeavors with friends.
- I have been described as absent-minded.
- I enjoy making sure that things are organized and neat.
- I procrastinate more than I ought to.
- I often think about how much better my house would look if it were well-organized.
- I take care to ensure that I dress well and that I am well-groomed before I go out.
- I take pride in having an acceptable physical appearance.
- My clothing style is generally simplistic and minimal, consisting of solid-color t-shirts and jeans or sweatpants.
- I do not like having things thrown on me at the last minute. If a stressful event is coming up, I better be informed of it beforehand or I will get very upset.
- I don't enjoy being rigidly scheduled, but I do like knowing what is going to happen in the future so that I can prepare for it.
- I cannot stand having a busy schedule. I must be alone with my thoughts for a certain amount of time.
- I have always had a knack for writing and I am probably a little better at English than I am at math, though I find English terribly boring and would rather do math, science, or even Spanish.
- Math is quite enjoyable to me, especially when it can be applied to scientific pursuits such as chemistry.
- I enjoy weightlifting/working out.
- I am perhaps too cautious.
- I enjoy sports when I can play them for fun rather than being pushed to win.
- I enjoy getting lost in the world of a video game, although I end up feeling like I wasted my time afterwards.
- While I have a vague idea of my preferred career path (science), I do not have any specifics in place aside from the fact that I wish to enter the military.
- I tend to consume too much caffeine and overindulge in sensory activities, or I forgo these things completely.
), but I have developed quite an interest in it lately and I am attempting to teach myself. On the whole, I'd say I'm better at science than anything else. I probably should've added that to my list though.
. This certainly seems like me, though I do have to wonder why a feeling type would become so heavily interested in computers and science. Thank you for the in-depth reply!
