All members: How would you come off in a different setting?

[Heathen Hammer]

Perhaps each is a facet of a gem-like metapersonality?

 

[apophenia]

Perhaps each is a facet of a gem-like metapersonality?

I could roll with that.

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

Times have changed.
In my student days we discussed everything, sex, religion, politics, philosophy. We did not discuss TV celebrities,or computer games or such small talk. it was bad form to talk about anyone you knew. Most of our life was spent debating something or other, drinking coffee and playing Chess outside coffee shops.

To day most of this talk is a no no.

 

[Kathryn]

I'm not sure how I "come across" here.

In real life, I am extroverted and energetic. As a manager, I am occasionally rated by my co workers, and I am told that they believe I am firm but fair and they appreciate those aspects of my personality. I'm direct. I'm a very hard worker, both personally and professionally. I'm a bit obsessive/compulsive. I'm intelligent. I'm impatient and driven and competitive - but only as long as everyone's having fun. Speaking of fun, I believe in lots of it. I work hard and play hard.

My dad says I'm the type of person who laughs with my mouth open. My husband says I'm sensual. I say I embrace and enjoy life - even the little things. I'm a cheap date because I'm enthusiastic about even the smallest pleasures! I am very appreciative of beauty and excellence, even in everyday objects. I see art everywhere.

I can be insensitive. I'm clumsy and accident prone. I always have a lot going on in my head, so I can be forgetful.

I can wear you out, but if you need to get a job done or need to put some energy into something, I'm your girl!

 

[swamplizard]

I guess my point is that personalities can get distorted on these forums. How would you guys decribe your own personalities

Hi Jungle mate,

INTP.

best,
swampy

 

[bobhikes]

People come to this forum to discuss things that stir the emotions. Often things are said which cause anger among other readers. Generally speaking, it's bad form to talk politics and/or religion in a social setting. How would people who don't know you solely from debating and/or discussion "hot button" issues describe you? I seriously want to hear from everybody here, even if I've never discussed anything with you before.

Add this to the questions: How would you guys decribe your own personalities

The RF is a challenge a game, nothing I do has any implications other than to my knowledge.

In real life, I am respectful to all opinions, I am told I do ask a lot of questions usually of the personal nature but I don't judge. I strive to never influence others with my words. I offer information and will dodge or vaguely answer questions concerning my beliefs with one exception my father. My father likes to debate me and trade knowledge.

Life is about living and I want to makes others lives happy no matter what they believe so I find it best not to challenge others beliefs. I will challenge there intelect if they give me the chance. There is nothing better helping someone to learn something new.

 

[angellous_evangellous]

People come to this forum to discuss things that stir the emotions. Often things are said which cause anger among other readers. Generally speaking, it's bad form to talk politics and/or religion in a social setting. How would people who don't know you solely from debating and/or discussion "hot button" issues describe you? I seriously want to hear from everybody here, even if I've never discussed anything with you before.

Add this to the questions: How would you guys decribe your own personalities

I don't have a problem talking about religion or politics, but I never start a conversation about it with anyone.

However, if I am asked, I will share my opinions in as little words as possible and engage in polite debate if the other person is comfortable. If it gets heated, I'll change the subject until they calm down and we can do it again.

 

[Gjallarhorn]

People come to this forum to discuss things that stir the emotions. Often things are said which cause anger among other readers. Generally speaking, it's bad form to talk politics and/or religion in a social setting. How would people who don't know you solely from debating and/or discussion "hot button" issues describe you? I seriously want to hear from everybody here, even if I've never discussed anything with you before.

Add this to the questions: How would you guys describe your own personalities

According to one of my friends (who has since given up trying to describe me to people) I am "the guy who knows everything about nothing". Another describes me as a "demon or just a witch" (neither are an insult though...well, maybe the demon one). According to others' first impressions, I'm simply "interesting", in that "anything unknown and controversial is taken as grand" sort of way.

Among friends and family members I will debate taboos in public (take my word when I say "taboo"...they really are in most cases).

I describe myself based on personality tests and stuff, so INTP or ILI (socionics is kind of cool).

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

I'm not sure if these are any indication, but at one job I had, my nickname was "Mr. Safety".

The other day, I was in my friend's lab, helping him modify his apparatus by making a a new bracket thing. Because the school's machine shop was closed for Christmas, this meant I had to cut a whole bunch of 2" lengths of small diameter tubing (brake line, maybe?) by hand with a pipe cutter... some that's slow and kinda tedious. While I was doing this, my friend remarked that I was the most patient person he knows; personally, I think it's just that I enjoy cutting pipe.

 

[Songbird]

Some people call me the space cowboy, some call me the gangster of love.

I don't really know how others see me. I'm curious what people reeeally think and wouldn't tell me. ENFP.

 

[Songbird]

I'm not sure if these are any indication, but at one job I had, my nickname was "Mr. Safety".

The other day, I was in my friend's lab, helping him modify his apparatus by making a a new bracket thing. Because the school's machine shop was closed for Christmas, this meant I had to cut a whole bunch of 2" lengths of small diameter tubing (brake line, maybe?) by hand with a pipe cutter... some that's slow and kinda tedious. While I was doing this, my friend remarked that I was the most patient person he knows; personally, I think it's just that I enjoy cutting pipe.

Yeah, I can see that, Mr. Safety.

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

Yeah, I can see that, Mr. Safety.

And sutprisingly, they weren't even using the term ironically. I don't think they had a full understanding of my hobbies.

Oh... and in high school, one of my friends decided that my nickname should be "Useless Trivia Man".

Since everyone else is doing it and I'm a slave to peer pressure: INTJ, IIRC.

 

[Renji]

I'm an introvert personally, but not in the forum.

 

[swamplizard]

Some people call me the space cowboy, some call me the gangster of love.

I don't really know how others see me. I'm curious what people reeeally think and wouldn't tell me. ENFP.

Portrait of an ENFP

 

[Scott C.]

People come to this forum to discuss things that stir the emotions. Often things are said which cause anger among other readers. Generally speaking, it's bad form to talk politics and/or religion in a social setting. How would people who don't know you solely from debating and/or discussion "hot button" issues describe you? I seriously want to hear from everybody here, even if I've never discussed anything with you before.

Add this to the questions: How would you guys decribe your own personalities

When I hang around my Mormon friends, we often discuss religion and sometimes debate the nuances of our shared faith.

When I'm with other friends, I'm very cautious to discuss religion. I tend to be introverted in personality. I don't like to offend. I give people the benefit of the doubt and assume they have good motives. I trust human nature.

 

[Katzpur]

People come to this forum to discuss things that stir the emotions. Often things are said which cause anger among other readers. Generally speaking, it's bad form to talk politics and/or religion in a social setting. How would people who don't know you solely from debating and/or discussion "hot button" issues describe you? I seriously want to hear from everybody here, even if I've never discussed anything with you before.

Add this to the questions: How would you guys decribe your own personalities

As to how I would come off in a different setting... almost exactly the way I come off online. I am very transparent. If you like me online, you'd like me in person. If you don't like me online, you wouldn't like me any better in person. If you were to meet me, you'd never say, "Boy!! Katzpur sure wasn't what I expected." I'd be exactly what you'd expect me to be if you've read very many of my posts. I'd be respectful of your religious beliefs (or lack thereof), your sexual preferences, your political ideologies, etc. But if you started being rude to me, I'd probably be rude right back. I have an inordinate amount of patience with a lot of less-than-desirable qualities people (including myself) have, but I have absolutely zero patience with rude people.

 

[Katzpur]

I am what you see....but even more boring in person.

You're one of the people on RF I'd like most to meet, Revolingest.

 

[pwfaith]

Without knowing me from debating and/or discussion "hot button" issues? Quiet & shy Most people are really surprised to find out I enjoy debating theology. Even after knowing my 13 yrs my SIL still thinks I never say anything mean or controversial lol IRL I hate conflict and try to avoid it all cost. I don't generally debate just to stir conflict though or cause emotional upheaval, nor do I do it IRL. I just like discussing it in general.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I'm pretty much the same, only far more handsome and debonair.

 

[ScottySatan]

A foreign language teacher taught me that you adopt a different personality when you speak a different language.