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To outsiders, INTJs may appear to project an aura of "definiteness", of self-confidence. This self-confidence, sometimes mistaken for simple arrogance by the less decisive, is actually of a very specific rather than a general nature; its source lies in the specialized knowledge systems that most INTJs start building at an early age. When it comes to their own areas of expertise -- and INTJs can have several -- they will be able to tell you almost immediately whether or not they can help you, and if so, how. INTJs know what they know, and perhaps still more importantly, they know what they don't know.

INTJs are perfectionists, with a seemingly endless capacity for improving upon anything that takes their interest. What prevents them from becoming chronically bogged down in this pursuit of perfection is the pragmatism so characteristic of the type: INTJs apply (often ruthlessly) the criterion "Does it work?" to everything from their own research efforts to the prevailing social norms. This in turn produces an unusual independence of mind, freeing the INTJ from the constraints of authority, convention, or sentiment for its own sake.

Nevertheless, INTJs are prepared to lead if no one else seems up to the task, or if they see a major weakness in the current leadership. INTJs can be unsparing of both themselves and the others on the project. Anyone considered to be "slacking," including superiors, will lose their respect -- and will generally be made aware of this. They have a talent for analyzing and formulating complex theories. INTJs are generally well-suited for occupations within academia, research, consulting, management, science, engineering, and law. INTJs thus develop a strong confidence in their ability and talents, making them natural leaders.

Personal relationships, particularly romantic ones, can be the INTJ's Achilles heel. While they are capable of caring deeply for others (usually a select few), and are willing to spend a great deal of time and effort on a relationship, the knowledge and self-confidence that make them so successful in other areas can suddenly abandon or mislead them in interpersonal situations.

This happens in part because many INTJs do not readily grasp the social rituals; for instance, they tend to have little patience and less understanding of such things as small talk and flirtation (which most types consider half the fun of a relationship). To complicate matters, INTJs are usually extremely private people, and can often be naturally impassive as well, which makes them easy to misread and misunderstand. Perhaps the most fundamental problem, however, is that INTJs really want people to make sense.the INTJ will expect inexhaustible reasonability and directness.

james- wrote: I found myself thinking a lot of the questions were too similar, just worded with a slight twist. I'd like to see how a close friend or family member would answer the questions for me.

joeledmunds wrote:Tests came in William, you're an asshole.

CharlieGiteau wrote:ISTJ. Pretty much says I'm an asshole to your face, but it's for your own good. Sounds about right.

stealthlol wrote:

CharlieGiteau wrote:ISTJ. Pretty much says I'm an asshole to your face, but it's for your own good. Sounds about right.

I got ISTJ and, if CharlieGiteau's analysis is correct (I didn't really read anything after it gave me the letters), it's pretty far off!

british wrote:Definitely not surprised most people are introverts on these forums

hildebrand wrote:ESFP

very expressed extravert
moderately expressed sensing personality
moderately expressed feeling personality
slightly expressed perceiving personality