ENTP - The Debater

Personality Type Cross-reference

• Type 3 - The Achiever
• Type 7 - The Enthusiast

• Temperament Type - Choleric
• Animal Type - Lion
• DISC Type - Dominant
• Socio-Communicative Type - Driver
• True Colors - Green
• Color Code - Red
• Personality Compass - North

Dominant Function - Extraverted Intuition

• ENTPs tend to take in information quickly and are very open-minded.
• Once they have gathered this information, they spend time making connections between various complex and interwoven relationships.
• They are good at spotting connections others might overlook and tend to focus on possibilities.
• They have entrepreneurial minds and are always coming up with new and exciting ideas.

Auxiliary Function - Introverted Thinking

• This cognitive function is expressed in the ENTP's thinking process.
• People with this personality type are more focused on taking in information about the world around them.
• When they use this information to reach conclusions, they tend to be very logical.
• ENTPs are logical and objective.
• When making decisions, they focus more on rational evidence than personal, emotional information.
• This function works to help the ENTP understand all the information that comes in through the extraverted intuition function.
• This involves imposing logic and order to help make sense of many disparate ideas and pieces of information.
• ENTPs don't want to understand that something works - they want to understand the why and how behind how things function.

Tertiary Function - Extraverted Feeling

• As a tertiary function, this aspect of personality may not be as well-developed or prominent.
• When developed, ENTPs can be social charmers who can get along well with others.
• When this aspect of personality is weaker, the ENTP may be insensitive to others and can even be seen as aloof or unkind.

Inferior Function - Introverted Sensing

• The introverted sensing function is centered on understanding the past and often applying it to current experiences and future concerns.
• This is often a point of weakness for ENTP personalities.
• They are often focused more on possibilities. They may fail to consider how past precedents may help predict outcomes.
• ENTPs also tend to overlook many more mundane details of daily life, especially if they are deeply involved in a project or plan.

Traits

• ENTPs are curious, innovative, and outgoing.
• They enjoy interacting with a wide variety of people, mainly if they can engage in a conversation or debate about something they are interested in.
• In their relationships with others, ENTPs can tend to be inconsiderate of those they consider to be inferior.
• Often, they ignore others unless they have immediate attention.
• In personal relationships, they are fiercely loyal and will go to any lengths for those they care for.
• ENTP's primary function is Extraverted Intuition which allows them to see the different possibilities of a scenario or when making decisions.
• They constantly absorb new information and ideas and quickly arrive at conclusions.
• ENTPs are constantly seeking to understand the world around them.
• They focus more on the future than on immediate details.
• They try new ideas and, once proven, move on to their next challenge rather than follow through on their current project.
• They are problem solvers and revel in the challenge of new tasks.
• They always look for new ways of doing things and often ignore rules and conventions.
• They do not follow procedures and prefer to look for new methods to improve efficiency.
• They constantly seek to create change and enjoy dynamic situations.
• They are great conversationalists who love engaging others in debates.
• They often argue to learn from the argument.
• They are often willing to play the devil's advocate at times. They enjoy debates as a way of exploring a topic, learning what other people believe, and helping others see the other side of the story.
• They will change positions on a subject to learn as much as possible.
• They tend to reserve judgment. Instead of deciding or committing to a course of action, they prefer to wait and see what happens.

Friendships

• ENTPs are great at getting along with people regardless of their personality type.
• While they are usually laid-back, they can be quite competitive.
• If you are friends with an ENTP, be careful not to try to outdo each other.
• Be aware of their love for debates and not escalate good-natured discussions into combative arguments.

Personal Relationships

• Since they are identified as extraverts, it may come as no surprise that ENTPs have excellent people skills.
• They are skilled communicators and enjoy interacting with a wide circle of family, friends, and acquaintances.
• In conversations, other people often find them quick-witted. 
• ENTPs will often engage in debates simply because they enjoy having a good battle of the wits.
• Sometimes, their love of arguments leads ENTPs to take on the role of the devil's advocate, which can sometimes lead to conflicts with others who feel like they are being intentionally combative and antagonistic.

Partner Relationships

• In intimate relationships, ENTPs can be passionate and exciting.
• They are warm and loving. Good at understanding their partner's needs.
• You may find that they struggle to follow through on promises they have made, which can sometimes be a source of frustration.
• Be aware of your ENTP partner's need for spontaneity.
• You can help balance your partner's impulsiveness by assisting them to work toward their goals with enthusiasm and practicality.

Parenting

• ENTPs have a fun-loving nature and are excited to share their sense of wonder with their children.
• Parents with this personality type are supportive.
• Still, they try to turn every situation into a learning opportunity.
• Parents of ENTP children should be aware that their children may sometimes seem argumentative.
• It stems from their natural love for discussion and debate.
• They may also seem inconsistent at times, being warm and affectionate in one moment and then withdrawing in the next as they become wrapped up in new ideas.
• Parents should encourage their children to focus on goals and finish the things they start.

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