This is step No 2:
NeTi and SeTi
They
may be misperceived for the quasi-identical types (Enterpriser (TeTi) and Administrator (TeSi) with the dominant extraverted logic) for their
activity and
logical way of thinking. The difference is, that both Seeker and Commander are spontaneous types, who do not like to adapt to procedures. Their thinking is conceptual, not methodological; often they can even contradict to what they just have said, but they do not accept such reproaches: “What happened, I just considered the situation from different viewpoints!”
Commanders (SeTi) (sensory) often are good as crisis managers,
although I only dealt with minor crisises so far, military commanders, heads of the state in crisis situations but quickly get bored of complicated procedures that exist in peaceful democratic states. They often like “cat-and-mouse” logical discussion, where
important is not to find the truth but to win, to “kill” the opponent with arguments. I don't argue to prove whose truth is truer. Seekers (NeTi) (intuitive) often become scientists and specialists who present interesting concepts, but very rarely (and often with somebody else's help) they succeed to transform their concepts into working technologies and methods.
Their activity is not even: sometimes they are super-active, sometimes fall into periods of depression. I never suffered from real depression but I suppose it's not the point. I don't know about transforming concepts into methods; I can work out how to apply the idea and even start implementation, but once I know how, I never get to finishing it. So, I have no real-world evidence it works.
NiTe and SiTe
They may be
misperceived for the quasi-identical types (Analyst and Inspector with the dominant introverted logic) for their
calm logical emotionless manner of explaining their views - it's usually true, but there are times some negative emotion gets out if I feel strongly about something (like when someone argues against basic human rights). Then again, I said something about me arguing with someone to (probably) IEE recently, and he told me I never argue by his standards, and for certain vital conservatism
- not sure what it is supposed to mean.
However, the difference is, that they do not strive for being consistent and systematic in their thoughts – on the contrary, they strive for adaptation to ever-changing situation, and thus their sayings often look incomplete or vague
- that's not for me to say. Carl Gustav Jung, although some typologists think he was an Analyst, not Critic, wrote in a very vague, ambiguous way, often left his ideas uncompleted, and even his typology was for him just a “by-product”.
Often the facial expression of Critics and Craftsmen is skeptical, with a characteristic grin -
I have been told about skeptical but don't know about the grin.
They prefer not to present their own concepts but rather to criticize our people for imperfect, contradictory concepts. These two types may be also called “anti-enthusiasts” – they like to warn other people against insufficiently considered, unreasoned spontaneous actions, and hate very much excessive emotions. This.
NeFi and SeFi
They may be
misperceived for the quasi-identical types (Mentor and Bonvivant with the dominant extraverted ethic),
because they are active, ever-smiling, often among people. However, their emotionality is quite different than that of rational extraverted ethic types. Both Psychologist and Politician do not like excessive emotions and
try to negotiate rather than to awake excitement.
NiFe and SiFe
They may be
misperceived for the quasi-identical types (Humanist and Conservator with the dominant introverted ethic) for their strive for good relations with other people,
very mild and comfortable manner of communication. However, there is a difference: both Lyricist and Mediator are emotionally active and even often try to awake emotions in other people. By contrast, Humanist and Conservator rather strive to suppress excessive emotions, to release other people from redundant, unnecessary emotions.
TeNi and FeNi
They may be
misperceived for the quasi-identical types (Seeker - (NeTi) and Psychologist (NeFi) with the dominant extraverted intuition)
for their intellectualism and ingenuity, for the abstract manner of explaining their views, for speaking a lot about “possibilities” and future perspectives, for having a lot of ideas concerning how thing should go on correctly
- I often have thoughts on how things could be improved but I'm not sure if this is the point. I don't think there's a "proper" way to do things, rather more/less effective ones.
To understand the difference, let us consider a row of people representing the types Enterpriser and Mentor, i.e. with introverted intuition as the secondary function. This function entails certain kind of “prophet-like” or “preacher-like” behavior. Such people believe in
magnificent perspectives, and they try to transfer their belief to other people, even when the situation is really bad and gloomy. Reagan, – some of these politicians had bad reputation, some are adored and admired, but they all had something important, a common trait that united them all – their “prophet-like” behavior, their capability to “infect” people with belief in the future, even when several minutes ago people were much dissatisfied of them.
Not sure. I talk to people too little. Magnificent perspectives I'm guilty of. But I also think how more mundane things could be improved (like city transport).
TiNe and FiNe
They may be
misperceived for the quasi-identical types (Critic and Lyricist with the dominant introverted intuition) for their being modest intellectuals who do not strive “into the center of events”, their certain idealism.
However, the difference is remarkable: both Analyst and Humanist are consequent in their thoughts, often have well-structured speech (and often prefer to communicate in written than in spoken
- this really depends on situation, no clear preference).
They are rigid in their everyday life: while Critic and Lyricist can well adapt to changing circumstances, Analyst and Humanist rather suffer when plans change. And they both believe that people are full of positive potential, which should be discovered and developed.
TeSi and FeSi
They may be
misperceived for the quasi-identical types (Commander and Politician with the dominant extraverted sensing)
for their energy, drive; men of these types often look like “machos”. However, these men more look aggressive than they really are; and women of this type are especially caring for the comfort and well-being of their families. They are ardent fighters for quality; when something is made too quickly, they begin to look for defects and usually find them. They are always in hurry, always feel "lack of time” and feel offended when other people criticize their tempo. That's my mother, actually. I should give these description more credit, I think.
TiSe and FiSe
They may be
misperceived for the quasi-identical types (Craftsman and Mediator with the dominant introverted sensing)
for their very accurate manner of clothing, for the order that reigns in their apartments, at their workplaces, for their thrifty manner of life. However, they are internally mobilized, as if waiting for a war or an emergency situation, they tend to split the mankind into “our people” and the rest, they are much conservative in their views. And communicating with them at close distance, you will quickly understand that they do not tolerate objections, even though they look so calm and moderate. Now that sounds biased.