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Extroverted people draw their strength and energy from their surroundings. They need other people around and like to talk about most anything. They enjoy working in teams. They are spontaneous and make friends easily. |
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Introverted people draw their strength and energy from themselves. They do not need many people around, like to work alone, and dislike spontaneity. They usually need time to adjust to changes. They tend to only speak about topics they are interested in and feel comfortable with.
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The S-Type (s = senses) perceives the world through his or her senses. These types concentrate on tangible things, on what they can touch, feel, smell, and taste. S-types tend to take in what “exists”. They live in the here and now and have highly developed problem solving, and solution implementation skills. They are good organizers and do not like debates on basic principles. They prefer to get the job done and dislike changes or alterations. They appreciate routines as a good way to efficiently solve problems. Sometimes they act before considering all possible consequences.
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The N-Type (n= intuition) perceives the world intuitively. People of this type tend not to see what actually is, but what could be. They possess a great sense of possibility. They think associatively and consider what could become of any given situation, including its long-term consequences. They think in the long run and are good at developing visions and concepts. Routines and organizational tasks bore them; everything new and unfamiliar excites them. Sometimes they work on too many projects at the same time at the expense of conscientious implementation.
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The T-Type (t = thinker) decides rationally according to what seems sensible, practical, and reasonable. T-types keep their emotions under control at all times and expect others to do the same. In discussions, they will always insist on objectivity. Their strengths lie in analyzing, planning, and rational decision-making. Sometimes they lack sensitivity in dealing with others and, due to their need for thoroughness, it is often difficult for them to respond quickly.
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The F-Type (f = feeler) decides according to what seems pleasant and agreeable for him- or herself and others. These types rely on their ‘gut feeling’. Their strengths lie in their relationships, their understanding for others, and their emotional sensitivity. They are often good at managing customer relations. Sometimes they tend to depend too much on their personal relations to others, can be moody, and often neglect rational arguments in their decision-making.
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J-Types (j = judging) have clear-cut orientations and value systems. They reach decisions quickly; they are dependable and expect this quality in others. Unpunctuality is inexcusable for them. They prefer strict rules, like to control things, and do not like changes or diverging opinions. They can tend to be a bit intolerant towards people who see things differently and behave differently.
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P-Types (p = perceiving) also have stable orientation systems but appreciate that different people have different opinions and value systems. They are open to new ideas, do not pass judgment easily, and accept differences. Their strengths lie in their grasping of ideas and in listening to others before reaching their decisions. Sometimes they are influenced by others all too easily and tend to be a bit sluggish and irresolute in their decision-making.
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