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Myers - Briggs Personality testing

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losty · 12/03/2007 10:39

This is something I am very interested in. here

I am an ESFJ character. Has anyone else ever done this test?

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scatterbrain · 12/03/2007 10:40

Ahhh - I love Myers Briggs too !! I am an ESTJ !

losty · 12/03/2007 10:42

I am known as a caregiver - what about you scatterbrain??

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scatterbrain · 12/03/2007 10:43

Hmm - don't remember that bit - paperwork is all at home ! I will try and remember to look tonight !!

losty · 12/03/2007 10:43

this is quite good as a reference to the 16 types here

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scatterbrain · 12/03/2007 10:44

ESTJ
Practical, traditional, and organized. Likely to be athletic. Not interested in theory or abstraction unless they see the practical application. Have clear visions of the way things should be. Loyal and hard-working. Like to be in charge. Exceptionally capable in organizing and running activities. "Good citizens" who value security and peaceful living.

Oh God - that is so true !!! Put another way - BORING !!!

losty · 12/03/2007 10:45

you are the guardian scatterbrain. So I think your mn is v inappropriate!!!!!!!!!

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scatterbrain · 12/03/2007 10:46

Ahh - I see now I am "The Guardian" !

losty · 12/03/2007 10:47

mine, an ESFJ

Warm-hearted, popular, and conscientious. Tend to put the needs of others over their own needs. Feel strong sense of responsibility and duty. Value traditions and security. Interested in serving others. Need positive reinforcement to feel good about themselves. Well-developed sense of space and function.

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scatterbrain · 12/03/2007 10:48

Yes - this name was my original one back in 2000/2001 when my dd had just been born and I had a very addled brain !!

losty · 12/03/2007 10:55

perhaps we should change our mn to our Myers brigs types?!? so the first of each of the 16 personality types can get those names lol!!!! So you can be the guardian of mn and I can be the caregiver!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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GuardianofMumsnet · 12/03/2007 11:01

What like this ?

losty · 12/03/2007 11:01

hey!

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Caregiverofmumsnet · 12/03/2007 11:02

and like this?

schneebly · 12/03/2007 11:07

I am also ESFJ

GuardianofMumsnet · 12/03/2007 11:10

Yay !!

Schneebly will have to be craegiver2ofmumsnet !

LilRedWG · 12/03/2007 11:11

Dumb question - how do you find your type out?

losty · 12/03/2007 11:11

hey snap schneelby - we must chat sometimes about what it is like to be one!

I can cope with the the 'god' bits of being this character - but there are tons of bis I struggle with and would welcome advice!

Read your thread btw. Didnt post cos didnt know what more to say really. But glad all is ok. I know what you mean about going over it all tho....

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losty · 12/03/2007 11:13

you need to so the test. There are various websites. It is v simple. there are only 4 questions. So only 16 possible outcomes. Try this one. It looks complicated when youo start but it isnt at all. Then look at one of the other links below to find out more.

I am hopelss at links but let me try thishere

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losty · 12/03/2007 11:14

god bits???? GOOD bits I meant

my previous post was for LWRG

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LilRedWG · 12/03/2007 11:20

I'm ISJF.

LilRedWG · 12/03/2007 11:20

ISFJ even.

LilRedWG · 12/03/2007 11:21

Oh my God! Everything it said is so true - scary!

ledodgy · 12/03/2007 11:25

I'm ESFP.

ledodgy · 12/03/2007 11:27

This is me:
Extraverted sensing types are pragmatic and realistic with a zest for living life to the fullest by way of multiplying experiences. Always on the alert for what needs immediate attention or what might provide a bit of action, excitement or entertainment, they engage quickly with their environment. They seek and enjoy freedom, are good-natured, direct, and tolerant and are often the ones who provide levity.

They have a way with dealing with people on a very equal platform and are not easily star struck. Rank, celebrity and status mean little when they are face to face with another individual.

On the job, they appreciate having the right tools and are quite ingenious at finding ways to fix and repair things with dexterity. They love variety and are curious and adventurous, enjoying the unexpected. Their brand of extraversion is one of deeds rather than words. As long as things are moving along, they are happy. They like to keep things simple and immediate, going with the flow. They are helpful in very concrete ways, providing the correct tools or specific service the person requires. They often have an uncanny ability to respond appropriately in cases of emergencies, often having excellent reflexes. They act without thinking. They also tend to have natural mediating skills.

They are attuned to the environment and the myriad colours, textures, sounds, beauty and the sensuousness of it all. They are quite graceful and agile while moving through their environment. They love having fun and if things are too quiet they may provide the entertainment or distraction. They learn by imitation and are keen observers. They teach through example. Their attention will always go towards whatever provides the keenest impression on their senses.

TheJAM · 12/03/2007 11:28

INFJ