About ENTP
ENTP is categorized as analysts, and they are a debater.
Debaters are the ultimate devil’s advocate,
thriving on the process of shredding arguments and beliefs and letting the ribbons drift in the wind for all to see.
They don’t always do this because they are trying to achieve some deeper purpose or strategic goal, though.
Sometimes it’s for the simple reason that it’s fun.
Playing the devil’s advocate helps people with the Debater personality type to not only develop a better sense of others’ reasoning,
but a better understanding of opposing ideas – since Debaters are the ones arguing them.
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Debaters’ capacity for debate can be a vexing one – while often appreciated when it’s called for, it can fall painfully flat when they step on others’ toes by say,
openly questioning their boss in a meeting, or picking apart everything their significant other says.
This is further complicated by Debaters’ unyielding honesty, as this type doesn’t mince words and cares little about being seen as sensitive or compassionate.
Likeminded types get along well enough with people with the Debater personality type, but more sensitive types, and society in general, are often conflict-averse,
preferring feelings, comfort, and even white lies over unpleasant truths and hard rationality.
This frustrates Debaters, and they find that their quarrelsome fun burns many bridges, oftentimes inadvertently, as they plow through others’ thresholds for having their beliefs questioned and their feelings brushed aside.
Treating others as they’d be treated, Debaters have little tolerance for being coddled, and dislike when people beat around the bush, especially when asking a favor.
Debater personalities find themselves respected for their vision, confidence, knowledge, and keen sense of humor, but often struggle to utilize these qualities as the basis for deeper friendships and romantic relationships.