IEIs-INFps in inattentive, unresponsive, zoned out state

[UDP]

So sometimes you guys are really like...

"Oh... hello...."

Right? Is that just your normal state? What does that mean?

I wonder if it is a general quality to be somewhat dismal or unresponsive to people you don't really like, and then extremely vibrant, even showing initiative towards those you are interested in?


I'm unsure of how to take the differences in approach, in regard to where I stand with a particular person who I believe is INFp. And another person, who I believe is beta NF in general.

[Rubicon]

I've found that too. It seems like they need 5 minutes or so to warm up their engine. The thought crosses your mind that they might be annoyed with you for some reason ... then you light upon a topic they're passionate about and before you know it they're talking your ear off again. They're great - I love them.

[marooned]

It seems like they need 5 minutes or so to warm up their engine.

[Rubicon]

[xyz]

Sometimes people can be like that in general. I let em take their time to warm up

[UDP]

Well I talked to her a second time and she was more receptive

So yeah, the warm up thing apparently did work.

[zenbrat]

I'm usually reserved for the first 2-3 minutes (with people I do not know well) because I'm reading you, the environment and the dynamics of our interaction.

I also have difficulty hopping trains of thought. If I am interrupted mid-stream, resources are maxed so there will be a brain-to-mouth delay. These interruptions can be annoying, so I can seem short with people until I hop (no matter how much I like them).