Personality Types: What's yours? Chat/Discussion/Help/Connections

[bartermania]

Yes, no test can accurately gauge the seemingly infinite variety that exists between people. But, these tests and others can give folks a rough idea about what it is that makes particular folks "tick" and how they tend to interact with people and the external world and how they process information. These tests seem to be tests about individual preferences. It's sort of like describing the way an individual is organized and tends to function. Studies and one's own experience will likely confirm that there is some truth and knowledge to be gained from theses tests/tools. I for one tend not to get along with people who are sensors "S's" too well...that isn't always the case, it's just that my mind is set-up and working in a very different way from theirs...generally. I think many "S's" think I'm "nuts" so speak...because, they don't understand how my mind works and where my focus is: my focus tends to be on ideas and concepts and not nearly so much on individual actual physical objects...also meaning, I'd generally rather work within my own head on such things...rather than framing houses which I often do. I don't mind using my hands to make things...like working with wood or drawing and such (that's usually done by me for pleasure and solely to create something that I feel like making/creating/working on). I don't know. As always, I'm trying to know myself better and other too. I want to make some good friends, have some interesting conversations and hopefully, have some fun.

As I recall, online dating sites like Match.com and Yahoo may use/try to identify people by groupings such as "Rebel", "Observer", "Individualist" and so on. I wouldn't mind having that info here...if, someone (maybe myself) could find it. This type stuff and tests can be fun to use...I hope. They can also sometimes confuse the heck out of people. In essence, what I'm trying to do with this board is make it easier for iHub folks to get & have a rough idea of what someone is like (ie. how they tend to function, interact and process things in this world) so, these so called "types" and #'s and/or whatever can be used for better understanding and communication. To understand better "where someone is coming from"...these type indicators IMO are rather useful. It's like a short-hand reference to refer to when needed. All the actions and interactions that occur afterwards are the responsibilities of those involved. Type studies can help one to understand one's self better and others. They can also be used to understand and hopefully help to fix problems if, and when they develop in any relationship (friendship or otherwise).