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and to a brand new video.
Are you, or someone you know an INFJ?
INFJ is the rarest NBTI personality type out there,
making up less than 1% of the population.
So they could oftentimes be perceived as mysterious
and private to people who they aren't well acquainted to.
Being both an introvert
and an empathetic personality type,
INFJs also have tendencies to watch their language
to avoid hurting someone.
But even so,
there are ways to understand the fallback phrases
that an INFJ may find themselves using.
Whether you are an INFJ or know someone who is one,
you could learn the true meanings behind what they say,
helping you understand the workings
of the rarest personality.
Please note the MBTI personality inventory
is a list of rough tendencies
rather than strict classifications.
This video's primary intention
is for providing entertainment and lighthearted content.
With that said, here are six things an INFJ says,
and what they really mean.
Number one: "It's been awhile, how are you?"
Do you like catching up with your friends
and knowing what they're up to?
A dry, generic response like, "I'm fine"
would leave an INFJ coming up
with an equally verbid response.
An INFJ is at home diving into deep topics
that touch people's souls
or discussing something fun and evocative.
Talking about surface level pleasantries
is not the INFJ's intention when asking, how are you?
The question is aimed
to get to know what's in another's mind
and probe to find someone who is willing
for a deeper conversation.
Number two: "Don't worry about it, it's not important."
Have you ever thrown this phrase around,
even when your emotions don't match what you're saying?
An INFJ is a true introvert at heart,
complete with being conflict-averse
and having a low energy threshold.
When communicating a particular problem leads to nowhere,
it's dismissed altogether.
Oftentimes an INFJ could even feel uncomfortable
disclosing too much information about a sensitive topic,
especially to people they don't know that well.
So either of the phrases helps retract the topic
from the conversation.
Number three: "Can we talk about it later?"
Have you ever been told to expect a followup from a friend,
only for it to never happen?
While INFJs love social connection,
it can also be easily overwhelming.
Being stuck in a difficult conversation
leaves an INFJ drained
and wishing to end the chat right then and there.
So this phrase means wishing to postpone the conversation
to a later time after being recharged
and continuing it from there,
or hoping to end the conversation altogether,
as it wasn't worth pursuing.
So in that scenario, this phrase is used in hopes
that the topic would never be brought up again
without having to say it outright.
Number four: "But I don't know anyone."
Do you like parties with many unfamiliar faces
and new acquaintances?
When an INFJ says this phrase,
they actually mean to show their discomfort and apprehension
in attending an unfamiliar social gathering.
While introverted thinkers would bluntly reveal
their apprehension to their friends saying,
"I don't want to go,"
an INFJ is generally more conflict-averse than open-minded.
Using this phrase shows hope
that there would be great people to meet there,
while also dreading the feeling
of experiencing something new,
potentially draining and uncertain.
Number five: "Sorry, I missed your call; can you text?"
Have you ever received an unknown call?
Do you look forward to answering it?
Let's face it.
You may have heard of phone call scams running a muck
with deceptive salespeople on the other side of the line
prompting you to buy something.
And no one wants that, especially not the INFJ.
Chances are, an INFJ probably saw the phone ringing
and decided not to pick it up.
This could be caused by being too busy, anxious,
or plainly disinterested.
If you're friends with an INFJ,
many of them would vastly prefer you text them beforehand.
And number six: "Sorry, I didn't quite catch that."
Are you a prolific daydreamer?
The INFJ mind is powerful, creative, and inventive.
And oftentimes their mind could pull them away from reality.
Being lost in thought for long stretches of time
rarely makes them feel bored.
However, zoning out, even if another person is talking,
which is rarely ever well received, is also highly likely.
And after coming back to reality,
saying something like this phrase
is essentially saying that, "I'm sorry for ignoring you,
but if you could repeat what you said,
it would be much appreciated."
Do you catch yourself saying the same things above?
Whether you are an INFJ,
or you know someone who shares that personality type,
learning about these telltale phrases
can help you communicate better
with this rare personality trait.
When you know the things an INFJ says and what they mean,
you're better able to foster long-term relations
and understand them better.
Who knows, you might even be the first to let them know
they're a rare personality type.
Can you think of any other paradoxes related to INFJs,
or did any of these points describe you?
Leave a comment down below about your encounters with them
if you'd like.
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