Here’s How You Annoy People, Based On Your Myers-Briggs® Personality Type

Everyone can be annoying sometimes. Just like we all get bad breath occasionally or wear clothes that clash, we all have moments where we’re just not at our best. At times, our unique Myers-Briggs® personality type can influence the ways in which we’re annoying. While you may not behave in these annoying fashions all the time, you will probably relate to them on some level.

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Here’s How You Annoy People, Based On Your Myers-Briggs® Personality Type

The ENFP

Sure, you’ve got a million ideas at the ready and your imagination is as rich as the Amazon rainforest. But sometimes, your never-ending stream of new ideas and constant enthusiasm can be overwhelming for others – especially when they’re not on the same wavelength as you. While you might think it’s fun to make a game out of solving existential problems or begin an impromptu dance party at 3 am, other people can find it overwhelming. And those half-dozen projects you started and left scattered all over the room? Yeah, that’s not so helpful either.

So should you dim your light and numb your enthusiasm to make other people happy? Of course not! Just remember to give people time to digest what you’re saying and try to be patient when they don’t catch on right away.

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The ENTP

If arguing were an Olympic sport, you would definitely be a contender for the gold medal. You’re always ready and willing to jump into a good debate – even if you agree with the person you’re arguing with! Deconstructing ideas and picking apart theories and beliefs is fun for you. However, sometimes people just want to watch a football game and remark about how bad the officiating is, without getting into a two-hour discussion about the pros and cons of rules and whether anarchy might actually be a more efficient system.

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The INFP

You’re an idealist and a dreamer, which can be really inspiring for others… until they realize that your visionary imagination is preventing you from seeing the beauty of what you could do right now. You might have the best of intentions, but getting your plans to come to fruition is a particular challenge. That’s because you’re more interested in the idea of something than the actual doing of it. And while others might appreciate your creative ideas, they can get frustrated when you don’t follow through. That book you’ve been writing for five years? Stop criticizing it and send it to a publisher!

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The INTP

Mental perfection is something you strive for. Every idea, thought, and strategy can be improved upon – including the ones that other people have come up with. You’re not being rude when you point out the flaws in someone else’s reasoning – you’re just trying to help them see things more clearly! Unfortunately, your well-intentioned nitpicking can come across as condescending and arrogant. And sometimes more hasty types can see your need for perfect reasoning as a way of avoiding taking action.

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The ENFJ

Visionary and friendly, you strive to draw people towards their potential. You see the best in others and want to help them reach their dreams. However, your laser focus on what someone could be – rather than who they are right now – can come across as irritatingly pushy. And while you’re always trying to bring out the best in people, your efforts can be misinterpreted as bossy and domineering.

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The ENTJ

In-charge and ambitious, you want things done efficiently and effectively. You see the world as a giant chessboard, and you’re always making plans several steps ahead. Unfortunately, your impatience and lack of tact can make you seem pushy and insensitive to others – especially when they don’t share your sense of urgency. Your quest for efficiency can also make it difficult for you to slow down and enjoy the moment.

The INFJ

You’re driven by a need to understand the intangible parts of life. Meanings, emotions, and concepts interest you more than facts and figures. Unfortunately, your fascination with the theoretical can make you seem disinterested in the here-and-now. You might miss an absolutely beautiful opportunity right now because you’re so busy trying to figure out what it all means.

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The INTJ

You’re a long-range thinker with an eye for potential and plausibility. Keeping a rational head on your shoulders is important to you, even (or especially) when the rest of the world is losing theirs. Unfortunately, this can make you seem unemotional and insensitive to others – especially when they’re going through something difficult. You might not be the best person to call in a crisis for some, as your first instinct will be to try and find a way to fix the problem rather than offer a shoulder to cry on.

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The ESFP

Seeing the beauty in the now is something you strive for every day. Creatively making the most of each moment is a driving desire in your life. Unfortunately, your insistence on living in the moment can make you seem irresponsible and impulsive when you focus too much on instant gratification. Your carefree attitude might make it seem like you’re not taking life seriously enough – especially when compared to those who are always looking ahead to the future.

As an extrovert, your sociable and excitable nature can feel too intense for more low-key, quiet types. But don’t try to change who you are just because it’s too much for some people. While you might need to slow down and think things through more often, your vibrance and enthusiasm are valuable – even if they’re not for everyone.

The ESTP

Whether you’re building a business, throwing a party, or inventing a new piece of technology, you live to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You’re an independent thinker who likes to move fast and take chances. Unfortunately, your impulsivity can make you seem reckless and irresponsible – especially to those who prefer a more cautious approach. Your love of competition can also make you seem cutthroat and overly aggressive, especially to more timid or harmony-seeking types.

The ISFP

Mysterious and enigmatic, you’re always moving to the beat of your own drum. You live for adventure and believe that life is best experienced firsthand. However, your unwillingness to conform can make you seem defiant and rebellious – especially to those who prefer a more structured, rule-following approach to life. Your independent nature might also make it seem like you’re not interested in other people, when in reality you just don’t express all your feelings for people in words. Rather than being effusive, you aim to show you care through action or indirect approaches.

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The ISTP

You’re a lone wolf who enjoys experimenting, adventuring, and creating. Knowing how things work drives you, and testing your limits gives you a thrill. Unfortunately, your desire for independence can make you seem cold and aloof to others – especially when they want a predictable or highly interactive relationship. You’re also an introverted thinker, which means most of your analysis goes on inside your head. Because of this, people tend to think you’re impulsive because they aren’t seeing you working out your decisions out-loud like many people do.

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The ESFJ

Maintaining harmony and helping out your friends is something that gives you a sense of purpose in life. You know that everyone is connected and every interaction has an impact, therefore you want every interaction to be as positive as possible. Unfortunately, your people-pleasing tendencies can irritate people who want you to stick up for your own desires or needs. Your need for approval and connection can also make you seem clingy or overbearing to those who are more reserved and private.

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The ESTJ

You believe in hard work and follow-through, and you have a no-nonsense attitude when it comes to getting things done. You’re the one people can always count on to get the job done – even if it means working long hours or putting your own needs on the back burner. Unfortunately, this can make you seem inflexible and unyielding to others – especially when they want you to lighten up and have a little fun. You’re also a very logical, tough-minded person, and people can mistake your forthright communication as tactless or insensitive.

The ISFJ

Friendly and down-to-earth, you enjoy perfecting your environment and helping your friends out. Having a steady routine, comfy surroundings, and a peaceful quiet life is the ideal to you. Unfortunately, your need for stability and security can make you seem inflexible and resistant to change – especially when people are trying to get you to try new things. And while you’re friendly and warm, you can get flustered when people upset your things or interfere with your schedule.

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The ISTJ

You’re someone who likes to work hard and relax hard. When you’re not busy taking care of business, you enjoy kicking back with a good book or movie. Unfortunately, your need for peace and quiet can make you seem distant and uninvolved to others – especially when they want you to be more social. You’re also a very factual, by-the-book thinker, and people can sometimes mistake your straightforwardness for insensitivity or rigidity.

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