Extraverts often: Have a wide variety of friends Talk more than listen Think out loud Act or speak first, then think Like to be around people a lot Prefer a public role Can sometimes be easily distracted Prefer to do lots of things at once Are outgoing & enthusiastic	Introverts often: Have an intimate gathering of friends Listen more than talk Think to themselves Think first, then speak or act Feel comfortable being alone Prefer to work "behind-the-scenes" Have good powers of concentration Prefer to focus on one thing at a time Are self-contained and reserved
Extravert (E)   or    Introvert (I)

Sensors often: Prefer facts, concrete information Admire practical solutions Notice details & remember facts Are pragmatic - see what is Live in the here-and-now Trust past experience and senses Like to use established skills Like step-by-step instructions Like to keep things as they are Pay attention to specifics Work at a steady pace	Intuitives often: Prefer insights, abstract information Admire creative ideas Notice anything new or different Are imaginative - see what could be Think about future implications Trust their gut instincts and hunches Prefer to learn new skills Like to figure things out for themselves Like to try something new Focus on the big picture Work in bursts of energy
Sensor (S)   or    Intuitive (N)

Thinkers often: Make decisions objectively, rationally Analyze your problem Decide more with their head Appear more cool and reserved Are most convinced by logical arguments Are honest, direct and to the point Value justice and fairness Take few things personally Tend to see flaws Can be seen as insensitive at times Are good at critiquing, firm-minded	Feelers often: Decide based on their values & feelings Sympathize with your problem Decide more with their heart Appear more warm and friendly Are most convinced by how they feel Are diplomatic, tactful and people pleasing Value harmony and compassion Take many things personally Are quick to compliment others Can be seen as overemotional at times Are good at appreciating, gentle-hearted
Thinker (T)   or    Feeler (F)

Judgers often: Make most decisions pretty easily Are more serious & conventional Pay attention to time & are prompt Prefer to finish projects Know where they left things Work first, then play later Prefer things settled and decided More structured than easygoing Like to make & stick with plans Find comfort in schedules	Perceivers often: May have difficulty making decisions Are more playful & unconventional Are less aware of time & run late Prefer to start projects Misplace things easily Play first, then work later Prefer things open and spontaneous More easygoing than structured Want the freedom to be spontaneous Find comfort in adapting as they go
Judger (J)   or    Perceiver (P)

 

Extraverts may see Introverts as:   •         too secretive and private •         withholding and reserved •         self-absorbed; in their own little world •         socially awkward •         too focused •         thinking without ever acting •         wanting to be alone too much	Introverts may see Extraverts as:   •         too talkative and gossipy •         intrusive and overwhelming •         unable to tune into their “inner voice” •         superficial and disingenuous •         hyperactive and overbooked •         acting without ever thinking •         wanting other people involved too much
Sensors may see Intuitives as:   •         flighty and erratic (especially NFs) •         unrealistic and impractical •         having their heads in the clouds •         lacking common sense •         too complicated and theoretical •         getting agitated with small details of life •         living in the future and failing to appreciate the present	Intuitives may see Sensors as:   •         unimaginative and uncreative •         boring; resistant to new things •         stodgy:  sticks-in-the-mud •         lacking vision •         too simplistic and literal •         getting agitated when things get complicated •         clinging to the present, the known, and not trusting their inspirations/visions
Thinkers may see Feelers as:   •         avoiding conflict in the name of harmony •         overly sensitive; take things too personally •         illogical and irrational •         weak; not being firm and taking a stand when it is needed •         needing to please others too much •         wanting to talk about feelings/emotions	Feelers may see Thinkers as:   •         willing to sacrifice harmony in favor of logic •         cold, insensitive and hard-hearted •         blunt, critical and sometimes argumentative •         uncaring; being unbending and uncompromising in the name of fairness and justice •         inhumane; inconsiderate of how others may feel •         unable to express their feelings/emotions
Judgers may see Perceivers as:   •         lazy, irresponsible, unreliable and/or unproductive •         chronically late; apt to miss important deadlines •         not serious enough •         procrastinators; always postponing what needs to be done •         never finishing what they start •         incapable of making decisions without more information	Perceivers may see Judgers as:   •         rigid, inflexible, stubborn and/or controlling •         apt to regard things as too black and white •         overly serious •         taskmasters; so focused on a task that they don’t recognize new needs •         unwilling to leave things open for change •         apt to make decisions too quickly; jumping to conclusions with too little information