INTP turned ENFP

[Starfruit M.E.]

When I am forced into a social setting, I act as an ENFP more than an ENTP because of a well developed F. But I find it strange that I do not relate at all to the ENTP, even though I am sure I am an INTP. Comments?

 

[ckm]

That would be your persona unless I am mistaken. The fact that your persona is a different temperament to your own is not terribly surprising, so don't worry. The danger is that you become identical to your persona, which would be betraying your true self. Just find a balance between the two and you don't have anything to worry about. In fact, if I had an ENFP persona I'd be pretty delighted; mine is more ISFJish, which in my eyes is bloody terrible for socialising.

 

[Fukyo]

It's pretty simple actually. Most NTPs present Ne (or Ne & Fe for ENTPs) as their face to the world within a context that requires socialization. Ne being a very adaptive function can easily construct an outside persona, mask that can easily emulate other personalities.

 

[Starfruit M.E.]

I don't mean to say that I try to act that way all the time in front of others. I only act that way when I am forced to be the talker... like if I am leading a group, or if I am speaking with someone more introverted than myself.

I would think that my trying to talk more would result in more of an ENTP personality since I am an INTP, but it does not really surprise me that I relate to the ENFP profile. What I find strange is that I do not really relate the ENTP profile at all.

 

[Ermine]

It's pretty simple actually. Most NTPs present Ne (or Ne & Fe for ENTPs) as their face to the world within a context that requires socialization. Ne being a very adaptive function can easily construct an outside persona, mask that can easily emulate other personalities.

It would also make sense since the ENFP's extroverted functions are Ne and Te. Both would be easy to project as an INTP.

 

[Fukyo]

I would think that my trying to talk more would result in more of an ENTP personality since I am an INTP. It does not really surprise me that I relate to the ENFP profile because I know my F is well developed. What I find strange is that I do not really relate the ENTP profile at all.

Not quite sure what you're getting at but, depending on which functions we engage in people can appear as other types. You may have a well developed Fe and show it in the social situations, but my theory is that Ne is more likely to make you appear as an ENFP. INTPs don't necessarily have to be like ENTPs when they 'extrovert'. Ne is flexible.

Of course assuming you are an INTP using Ne in this manner, or what Ermine said.

 

[Starfruit M.E.]

Thanks, Fukyo. That cleared it up some.

 

[Words]

Exactly same issue with mine. Though i'm getting a bit confused over it. both "feels" natural to me.

 

[lafmeche]

I've noticed that, when talking with others more introverted than myself (or at least behaving like it), I tend to adopt a more ENFP role, especially if the other person appears to be distraught. I've often wondered if I do this because it feels like it's what's expected of me (ie. the caring friend) or if I'm just more 'F' than I realize. It may also be that I'm just so used to my Ti being 'abnormal' that I tend to hide it in some unconscious effort to appear 'normal'.

Anyway, I've noticed that when I'm stuck in a situation where I'm more-or-less required to be sociable, I tend to be overly outgoing and goofy, kind of an over-the-top chameleon reaction. However, if I'm in a leadership role and things need to get done, I become more of the strong, silent commander type.

When I'm interacting 1-on-1 with close friends, I return to a much more INTP state.

I guess I mean to say that I'm not sure any behavior is truly abnormal for an INTP, perhaps because INTP doesn't have a specific role of its own in many social settings.