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:Ne: Extraverted intuition is also called Intuition of Possibilities, or Intuition of Potential.
This function is “responsible” for considering the world in all its possibilities and alternatives, in generalization of what is going on and developing new concepts.
Bearers of this function are usually curious, full of ideas; they gladly look for new ideas in books, or make new interesting acquaintances. Usually they are not aggressive, and even being talented, often have troubles with getting a “reward”, recognition of their ingenuity. I'm not sure about "full of ideas"; I like to think I am. I dislike meeting new people for the sake of it, but I can easily talk with interesting new acquintance, although I won't initiate the conversation. Sometimes the "reward" comes to me, and sometimes it's when I don't think I deserve it. They usually see a lot of positive possibilities in other people. However, when their ideas are offended, they can be very persistent.
A negative trait: when they promise, it usually does not mean “I will certainly do”, often it means “I wish it would happen when somebody helps”. I try to avoid making promises - I feel obliged to fullfil them, but when they aren't really important I may back out.
:Ni: Introverted intuition is also called Time Intuition.
This function, instead of lots of possibilities, considers people and the world as if flowing in a big and insuperable stream of time. What does people's potential mean when it cannot be realized? Fate rules the world. Their usual condition is something like meditation. However, in spite of such “Buddhist” vital philosophy, they are very smart in adaptation to different crises that happen in life, and stoically tolerate even somebody else's petty tyranny. They are intellectuals, but they do not often want to demonstrate their ideas, preferring that other people would pay attention to them, and for this reason often seem to be “passive”. In fact, they do not think they are “passive” – the “wait for the good moment”. Different crisises is about the only time my family appreciates me. This is an exaggeration, but a relevant one. Usually they're upset I'm not orderly, don't believe in set schedules, nor am I as reliable or meticulous as they expect. Their way of adapting when their plan changes is sticking to what's left of it, and I don't want to be part of it, so I step in. They call it out of the box thinking, which it isn't.
:Se: Extraverted sensing is also called Volitional Sensing, or Space-capturing Sensing.
This sensing function directs to occupation of space. People with this strong function are usually demanding people, which like when other people fulfill their wishes and demands Who doesn't? I try not to make demands though. I lose respect for those who blindly follow. It's nice to get what I want, but not to be waited on constantly. Sometimes they become managers, and sometimes – good sellers that can sell even unnecessary things. They often (but not always) have athletic, somewhat roundish figure, quick and demanding eyes. They are very persistent in the life: "If I want, then it should be achieved”, and they often gladly help other people – those who accept their leadership. With exception being when they make me lead, but then don't accept it - this is rare though. Their outbursts of anger may fear some people, but in fact they are short-term – in several minutes they become calm again and restore their good mood. My moods change but I don't know if there's a default one, or if it's a good one. They're rather mild I think, but I don't know enough people well on this emotional level to compare.
:Si: Introverted sensing is also called Comfort Sensing, or Space-settling Sensing.
This kind of sensing is rather passive, it focuses on getting as more pleasant feelings as possible, on reduction of quantity of unnecessary motions, on the quality and functionality of work. People with this function as dominant do not like to argue (if they began – it means that something VERY serious happened). This is way too strong. I may walk away from a challenge if it isn't worth it, but I don't mind standing up to others. I suppose I could say I choose my fights carefully. They are often efficient at work that requires attention to small details, monotonous chores etc. See comments on Ne. They like intellectuals, like new ideas, because these ideas make their life more diverse, but also ridicule intellectuals for their “impractical approach”. No.
:Te: Extraverted logic is also called Processual or Practical Logic.
It estimates everything in terms of efficiency: not abstract analysis, but "how to make it work?", and not systems, but methods. They are energetic, active, and mobile. As scientists, they are strong in improvement of methods, but often they choose a business career. I'm not sure if I am good there, but I think I could be, and would likely choose business career. However, people who work together with them, often blame these types of being "too dry, cold-hearted", even in spite of their high emotionality. I'm not sure whether it's high, but people seem to see less than there is. In general, this type of thinking may be called “algorithmic”.
:Ti: Introverted logic is also called Systematic Logic, or Structural Logic.
This type of logic is inertial. Instead of “making things work”, it rather focuses on elimination of contradictions - this is tricky: I'll notice contradictions easily and point them out, especially in arguments, but I realize some of what I think is paraconsistent on systematization, or in more general meaning – on “justice” (if it only exists). The types for which this function is dominant are often not too energetic, they are rather stable-mooded, work without noticeable “falls” and “rises”, logical and reticent in their sayings and deeds. On the one hand, other people respect them for being “just”, for their cold and sober analysis of situations; on the other, they do not “feel people” well.
:Fe: Extraverted ethic is also called Emotional Ethic.
This function reflects person's own emotions, his/her emotional, highly personal and passionate reaction to what is going on around. Types with this dominant functions are eloquent, often smiling, artistic, charming (but somewhat “fussy” and “too artistic”), can speak and persuade others, but they perceive situations too emotionally, too personally, and sometimes they “sink” in their own emotions, cannot calm down for long time.
:Fi: Introverted ethic is also called Ethic of Relations.
This function is inertial; many emotions are inside such a person, but they do not go outwards, and rather stay “conserved”. Such people are very passionate in evaluating other people, but from outside they seem to be “emotionless”, smiling just as much as etiquette requires. I do smile when I'm amused too, unless I'm in the situation when I'd rather hide it. I also learned to smile when I meet people. It's completely mechanical, but seems to work. They are good spectators of relations: in a small collective, they very quickly feel who has which relations with whom. They can work with people – as lawyers, pedagogues, etc. However, being so attentive to people's relations, they do not like, even more, they are afraid of “intellectual initiative”, do not like arguing, because it can “break” or just significantly change relations with other people. I think relations are important, but I'm not nearly so good there. I make mistakes too.