How to Talk to ENFPs?
Just say hello and start the conversation!
You can easily be friends with an ENFP.
But if you're thinking of being one of their closest friends in their social circle, unfortunately,
this is the ENFP’s decision.
Just be honest, and authentic.
They can feel it!
You can sound harsh or evil, but if they see that you're actually good-hearted and care
about the people around you, you're in!
Here are some tips for interacting with ENFPs:
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ENFPs are very good at providing motivation, creativity, and innovation; but they need
the structure to get through the routine and to bring an idea to completion!
For example, you can help them create clear deadlines, metrics of success, and actively
follow up with the ENFP.
Their greatest strength is creating possibilities, but they sometimes need that “extra push”
from those people who are good with a structured schedule.
If you provide them with that structure, you will see that both of you, and their ideas,
will come to fruition!
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Don't judge an ENFP for having too many interests, jumping from one thing to another, or not
staying on one path!
Please do not see this as a sign of flakiness.
Rather, recognize that they have a high-level big picture view of the world.
They are endlessly curious about others and new ideas.
This curiosity enables them to become friends with a wide variety of people, as they can
have long conversations with a lot of people.
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If their energy or their creativity feels like too much, don't be afraid to be direct,
and try to communicate your feelings with them!
Their high level of energy is how they naturally show appreciation for others.
However, if you find it annoying, they are very happy to listen and be sensitive about
your feelings.
ENFPs are natural diplomats with a kind and understanding heart, and will try to work
something out!
2.
Don't be afraid to challenge their ideas if they seem questionable!
ENFPs love it when people engage with their ideas and ask questions.
They derive energy out of these sorts of conversations.
In fact, if you challenge their ideas, they may get happy and see it as a concrete sign
you are listening to their ideas, and want to make them better!
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Despite having all these strengths, ENFPs still feel bad about their own weaknesses.
They may desire more structure and order in their lives; want to be better at details;
want to be better at committing.
It's really important to show them that you appreciate them for who they are, and what
they bring to your friendships and relationships.
Try to be there and to listen to them, and help give them suggestions to improve.
They will appreciate that you're there for them, and will return the favor back, and
be a very good friend in the long run!
Communication with an ENFP is pleasant and easy.
You don’t even have to worry, because we’ll do most of the talking!
If we see someone in a conversation who is nervous or anxious, our Extroverted Intuition
kicks in and we will divert the conversation in a more comfortable direction for the other
party.
We also use this to get out of conversations we don't want to be apart of since many of
us don't believe in flat-out not listening or walking away while someone is talking;
which is insanely disrespectful!
So, for the most part, we’ll have your back here.
Don’t talk down about people or break someone’s trust to tell us something.
We will never forget it and we will never trust you the same.
Don’t reject humor.
We love making people smile, because at least for that split second, you are enjoying life
and are happy!
Don’t shut down what you don’t want to talk about.
We won’t let it go, unless you acknowledge you don’t want to talk about it, and give
a solid reason as to why.
Be ready for „why”.
We ask it about everything.
Being intuitive, but being both extroverted intuitive and dominant in that, we make it
our life’s purpose to ask it!
Keep your negative attitude to yourself.
You want to be a pessimist, that’s fine.
We don’t, and your bad outlook brings us and others down!
Don’t ever go behind our backs.
We really don’t like that!
Don’t talk all day about the damn weather outside!
Especially in public.
I know if outside it’s nice/bad/rainy/snowy, I have about 30 or 40 windows in my day-to-day
life, and they are all working phenomenally!
And I’m sure there is more to be said, but I'm gonna let you figure it out on your own.