No matter what personality type you are, I think we can agree with one thing. There are
a lot of stereotypes that revolve around your personality type. And most of them are
completely false. But if we talk about false stereotypes, no other type can really beat
INTJ. So today I’m gonna talk about 7 surprising
ways in which people view the INTJ personality.
With that in mind, you might assume that this video will just focus on how much people dislike
the INTJ personality type.
And if you’re an INTJ, you actually might be quite shocked after watching this video
because most people really do see you in very surprising
ways.
Even if you’re not an INTJ, make sure to tune in till the end of the video so you can
finally let go of these stereotypes and have a better understanding of the INTJs in your
life. Believe me, they really need that!
Let’s get into it.
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Starting things off today and number 7 is people see INTJs as Honest
The honesty of an INTJ can be interpreted differently by different people. INTJs don't
inherently sugar-coat anything, but they can learn to if they determine it's a worthwhile
aspect of their social engagement. But, in most cases, they don't see the sense in skirting
the truth. They expect others to be as honest and forthright as they are with their views,
opinions, and feelings. This attribute can be refreshing or rude depending
on the other person's personality type, personal preferences, and expectations. Some people
think INTJs are rude, frank, or even mean. Others perceive INTJs as straightforward,
practical, and direct. While some INTJs are deliberately impolite, the majority are merely
driven by a desire to interact with others and the world in a productive, rational, and
honest manner. One step in making friends with an INTJ is to recognize and appreciate
this.
Next on today's list and number 6 is People see them as a bit too efficient.
When it comes to INTJs, they don’t want work that’s good enough. They want work
that’s absolutely perfect. That’s actually one of the biggest pet peeves for INTJs. When
someone around them is being inefficient. They can get frustrated or annoyed by it and
that’s why people tend to think they’re demanding.
The thing is INTJs just like things to go according to plan. And they want everyone
to go according to plan as well. And when that doesn’t happen, they get
demanding. So, as a boss, INTJs might be frustrating to work with but in the bigger
picture, that’s a good quality they have. And they just can’t control wanting to be
efficient. They don’t intentionally act demanding.
They simply can’t control it. But of course, other people don’t get that. For other people,
INTJs just have a very high bar of work and it can seem pretty impossible to reach
that bar.
The 5th way other people see an INTJ is that they’re intimidating.
Combine the blunt honesty and the extreme need to be efficient and people think INTJs
are really intimidating. I mean, why wouldn’t they? Firstly, INTJs barely smile or show
their positive emotions, even if they are extremely happy or excited. Most people view
INTJs as having a cool robotic face. That’s already enough to find them intimidating.
But then, add the fact that people also view them as demanding. So, it’s completely
normal that people seem to think they’re really intimidating. Sure, some people might
see it as competent or confident. But mostly, people tend to take it negatively and view
them as intimidating. And usually, this point of view completely changes when someone
gains an INTJ’s trust. Because when someone actually gains their trust and talks to
them about personal matters, INTJs actually seem more intimidated than intimidating.
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Next up and Number 4 on today's list is People think it’s hard to gain their trust.
A lot of people do think it’s hard for them to actually gain their trust and see that
side of an INTJ. And well, to be fair, there’s some truth to that.
But here’s the interesting part, when it comes to friendships or even relationships,
INTJs are extremely selective. They won’t just go around and make small conversations
with anyone. They won’t just call everyone their friend. That is because INTJs really
value intelligence and intellect in their friendships. They want to be around people
that can interest them with deep conversations. They want friends that they
can discuss ideas, issues, and solutions. There are some
people that love to gossip but INTJs are the exact opposite of that. They aren’t
interested in gossip at all. Instead, they like to be around very specific people that
they can have interesting conversations.
And that’s why people tend to think they can’t gain an INTJ’s trust or easily make
conversation with them.
Starting our top 3 on ways other people see an INTJ is extremely independent.
This is probably the worst stereotype about them. People think INTJs are totally
Independent, which they are - but they also think that INTJs don’t care about the people
around them. It’s true to the extent that yes, being independent and self-reliant is
one of their biggest strengths. But, it’s completely false that they don’t care about
the people around them. That’s absolutely not
the case. Yes, INTJs are self-reliant and they like
to spend a lot of their time alone. Of course, considering they’re introverts. Besides
that, INTJs also don’t like to be controlled and
they like things done a certain way as I mentioned earlier. Now, if you really think about
it, that’s a huge strength considering they can take care of themselves and they can
stay in control and do things right. And also, they can spend time alone without feeling
lonely. Some people do see it that way but then again, some people tend to see this
negatively as well. Others think of INTJs as aloof loners who
don’t care about the people around them. Hearing this can often hurt an INTJ because
just because they can’t show it all the time
doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate the people around them.
IN the runner up spot and number 2 today is they see INTJs as Nice
Wait. say that again? This is a description that often perplexes INTJs, but it's one that
a lot of people will use for them. The "nice" INTJ undoubtedly believes that this is due
to their learning to keep their mouths shut and not express all of their ideas. The INTJ
believes that if others truly knew what they thought, they would not mistake them for being
polite.
There may be some truth to it, but I believe it's more about the fact that some people
know that the INTJ is more than the no-nonsense exterior they present to the rest of the world.
Although INTJs dislike having to rely on others, they value close social interactions. They
will invest in essential friendships and create solid relationships with people in their most
valuable circles. INTJs are highly devoted to the people they care about after they've
developed a relationship, and they will go out of their way to display that loyalty in
the best ways they know how.
Topping our list and the number 1 way people see INTJs is People think they are way too
strong.
One of the most common stereotypes about INTJs is that people tend
to think they’re way too strong and they don’t get hurt easily. But that’s all
it is. A stereotype. And no, there’s no truth behind
it. Like I mentioned before, one of the cognitive
functions of INTJs includes introverted feeling. That means they tend to keep their feelings
hidden. That can end up becoming a problem for them. Because people
just think they’re never hurt. People never understand what INTJs are going through
because they don’t show it. Even though other people might not see it
as a big deal, people end up hurting an INTJ quite a lot and simply think they wouldn’t
care about it. For an INTJ, this is the worst stereotype
about them. But no matter how hard they try, it’s just not in their personality to show
their emotions to everyone.
I know, as an INTJ, you might feel like you’re really misunderstood by
the World. And sure, in a way, that’s true. But then again, that’s simply because there
is such a small number of INTJs around.
So of course, for people, it can be difficult to understand you. But it’s not something
to worry about. Because when people get to know
you, they understand just how wrong they are. The people that actually care about
you and are close to you will never misunderstand you!
What are your thoughts on these ways other people see an INTJ? Is there anything you
would add? Leave a comment and let me know.
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