Do I have a type?
Hi! I’m new here. I’m still not sure of my type (none of them fits me well), so I thought I’d start with a few questions from the questionnaire. English is not my mother tongue, so sorry for any mistakes.
Tell me about yourself.
I'm a 16-years-old girl (almost 17).
What do you study or do for a living? How did you come to do that? What do you like or dislike about it?
I attend high school. What I like about school: well, it's supposed to help me get my dream job and make a living in the future? Of course, one never knows. What I don't like: getting up and going to bed early, boring lessons, homework, learning for tests.
What else do you do on a daily basis? What are your interests and hobbies? Why do you do them?
I check a couple of websites (about socionics + DeviantArt), read and/or watch some news, listen to music, talk to my parents.
I've been learning a new foreign language on my own for a few months. I devote some time to it every day, not much though.
I don't really have any major interests or hobbies. I wish I could be really passionate about something.
Describe your relations with family and friends. What do you like and dislike about them?
My mother. I think our relationship is very good, we're almost like friends. When I'm around her I don't feel any pressure to talk or do anything. If I have something to tell her, I can do it and she will listen to me. If I don't, she usually talks about something or we just sit there in silence and it's also OK. Unlike me, she reads on a lot of topics in her free time and sometimes she shares with me what she found out. I think it's nice. The only thing that annoys me is that when she gets angry from time to time she feels the need to express it very loudly, otherwise she feels she is going to explode. I don't like it when people can't withhold their anger.
My father. I get along with him rather well, though there are some things that irritate me. He often keeps asking me "What's up?" even though I say "Nothing" (and I really mean it; I rarely feel I have something interesting to say). He can insist on talking to me and sometimes I'm busy or just not in the mood. And then I feel I am the bad one for not being nice enough. He's also extremely caring - he often asks me whether I'd like something to eat, etc. Sometimes I like it but usually I feel I take advantage of him or it's simply unnecessary. But I love having him by my side when I'm around people. He always knows what to say, how to act. He can create a good atmosphere by telling jokes and stories. And I've had some interesting conversations with him. I think it's best when, for example, we read the same book, then go for a walk and discuss it.
I don’t have any friends.
What do you look for in friends? In romantic relationships?
It’s hard to say because I have little experience in friendship and I’ve never been in a romantic relationship. I think I’d prefer someone more extraverted than introverted. I like it when people easily get to know others and know some of the “who? where? how?” of the external world. And aren’t afraid to go somewhere and do something. And talk a lot so I don’t have to. I also appreciate a good sense of humour, though it’s fairly easy to make me laugh.
What conflicts have you encountered recently with other people? Why did they happen? Which kinds seem to happen on a regular basis?
Dad told me to put on warmer clothes and I didn’t want to because I think I know better when I’m going to be cold xD But seriously, I’m a very nonconfrontational person. I don’t encounter any conflicts at all unless someone tries to make me do something I really don’t want to do. And even that happens very seldom.
How would your friends describe you?
People usually call me “shy”, “quiet”, “calm”, “clever”.
What do people generally see as your strengths? What do you like about yourself?
People: calm, self-discipline, intelligence.
Me: I’m not a hysterical person. I don’t get upset about little things. I tend to look at the bright side. I’m well aware of my emotions and moods. I don’t hold grudges or at least see no point in doing so. I’m harmless. I can usually make myself do the things I think I have to do.
What are your weaknesses? What criticism do you often face from others? What do you dislike about yourself?
People often tell me I should open up more, call me too quite.
Lack of passion. Lack of determination. Lack of people skills. Feeling awkward around others. Having little to say. Laziness. The feeling that most things require more energy than I have. Little interest in anything.
In what areas of life can you manage well on your own? In what areas of your life would you like help?
I’m not bad at managing my time. I don’t forget to eat, sleep, etc. I think I can dress rather well.
I don’t feel I could help anyone with anything.
What things do you find to be a chore? What things do you enjoy more than others?
Homework. Learning. House-hold chores.
Anything I feel like doing. Usually things that don’t demand much effort.
What traits do you find endearing that others might dislike? What traits are considered positive/neutral by others but tend to annoy you?
Talkativeness. Living on one’s own terms, not caring about society’s opinion.
Caring about achievements/titles/status.
What kinds of things do you do to manage and/or beautify your environment (your room, your house, etc.)? What do you think of daily chores?
Tiding when the mess starts bothering me. Oh, once I spent five days decluttering my room and I got rid of a lot of old things. I was happy to see empty spaces here and there.
I don’t like them.
How do you behave around strangers?
I’m never first to start a conversation. I try to keep a neutral look, avoid eye contact, not draw attention to myself. When someone talks to me I observe their behaviour. I don’t trust them, but if I don’t sense danger I can answer their questions, etc. I try to smile and be polite.
How do you react to conflict? What do you do if somebody insults or attacks you?
I hate it. I try to stand my ground. I might try to assess someone’s determination, how long they’re going to push on me. It’s not very conscious, though.
No one ever insults me.
Are you comfortable taking leadership roles? In what areas? Why or why not?
No. Telling others what to do is unnatural for me. But sometimes I might come up with suggestions.
How often do you get angry? What kinds of things make you angry?
Very rarely. Usually when I try to do something and fail time after time. I find computer programmes especially frustrating, they can even make me cry xD I also don’t like being expected to use my imagination. I hate writing stories, interpreting poems with deep symbolism, etc. And I get annoyed when somebody orders me to do something.
How do you dress or manage your appearance?
My appearance is important for me. However, I think I spend relatively little time working on it. I quickly decide which clothes to put on. I don’t wear much make up. Doing my hair also doesn’t take me much time.
I usually choose clothes that are a bit elegant but simple at the same time. I don’t like sportswear or flashy, strange-looking clothes. I prefer neutral colours like grey, black and dark blue. My outfit usually consists of a sweater and a pair of trousers in winter and a T-shirt and shorts in summer. I try to make sure my clothes match one another satisfyingly. And of course, I don’t buy anything uncomfortable. And I don’t wear dirty clothes. I seldom wear jewellery.
What are your political beliefs, and why? To what extent do you care about politics?
I'm not that interested in politics. I have too little knowledge to have any beliefs.
Would you ever be interested in starting a business? Why or why not? What role would you play in it? What kind of business would it be?
I'd have no idea what kind of business it should be or how to run it.
What were you like as a kid? How have you changed since you were a child?
I didn't cause my parents much trouble.
I was very sensitive - I used to start crying whenever my mom was angry, even when she wasn't angry with me. I couldn't see the difference.
I used to believe in magic and even tried to practise it.
I was very shy and lonely during the first three years of kindergarten.
I had difficulty saying "no".
Then I had a couple of friends. It was a strange time. I was quite emotional and even a bit aggressive. We were the "good" ones, some other kids were the "bad" ones and we fought them. I also liked to fool around to make others laugh. I was most sociable when I was 6 - 9/10 years old.
I’ve become calmer, less social, less competitive, more realistic. And I’m no longer violent.
What was your high school experience like?
My high school experience has been ok so far. I get good grades. I don’t mind commuting by bus. No scary teachers. No bullies. I even talk to two of my classmates a bit. And still have quite a lot of free time.
Do you like kids? Why or why not?
I don’t like interacting with them. I can’t really play with them, I’m not sure how to behave.
If you were to raise a child, what would be your main concerns, what measures would you take, and why?
I would make sure they’re healthy and secure. I would teach them what dangers to avoid and how to do it. To respect others and be polite. To take care of themselves. I would motivate them to learn but also to try as many things as possible to see what they like and are good at (I wish my own parents had done that).
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