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The "Journalist" (explains things by telling a story or using metaphors).
Uncanny sense of the motivations of others.

Life is an exciting drama; emotionally warm; empathic

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a system for understanding personality types, can help us understand ourselves and each other. This system lists four pairs of opposite preferences. Within each pair, we favor one side over the other, and we tend to use that one most of the time because it comes more easily to us. You can learn more about Myers-Briggs on-line and even find out your own preferences by taking this 70 question test. Using this indicator, I'm an ENFP. Only 6% of males in the US are ENFPs. Here's what that means:

Extraverting (E) or Introverting (I)

Where you focus attention and what energizes you

(E) Extraverts: seek interaction, enjoy groups, act or speak first - then think, expend energy, focus outwardly, talkative, like variety and action, outgoing, think out loud, enjoy discussing

Sensing (S) or iNtuiting (N)

How you prefer to take in information

(N) iNtuitives: prefer insights - abstract information, are more interested in what is possible, focus on the big picture, are inspired and imaginative, focus on the future, value innovation, are speculative

Thinking (T) or Feeling (F)

How you evaluate information and make decisions

(F) Feelers: are gentle-hearted, sympathize with your problem, are subjective - convinced by values, are tactful, value relationships, decide with their heart, value harmony, can be seen as overemotional, are good at appreciating, usually take things personally

Judging (J) or Perceiving (P)

You lifestyle orientation

(P) Perceivers: seek openness, value the flow, adapt as they go, like flexibility, play now/work later, like to start projects, process-oriented, more easygoing, like things open and spontaneous

Here's what studies say you can expect from me, as an ENFP:

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I can make closeness and intimacy a full-time pursuit

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I'm keenly perceptive about what's going on with people

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I know how to establish instant rapport and make people feel comfortable

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I'll focus my attention intensely on my partner; make them feel unconditionally loved

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I'll idealize and romanticize my partner, a project, or event.

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I'm always involved with something new

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I value my freedom and autonomy

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I like emotional intensity and enjoy expressing a wide range of feelings

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I want to feel special

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I can be charming and flirtatious

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I relate with warmth and affection to many people

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I can appear overly enthusiastic, positive, and optimistic

Well known ENFP's

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Theodor "Dr." Seuss Geisel, children's author ("The Cat in the Hat")

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Robin Williams, actor, comedian ("Dead Poet's Society," "Mrs. Doubtfire")

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Andy Rooney, television news commentator

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Elizabeth Montgomery, actress ("Bewitched")

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Dom Delouise, actor

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Mickey Rooney, actor

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Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain)

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Dave Thomas, owner of Wendy's hamburger chain

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Geraldo Rivera

 
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