Quick Imposition™ - Go with the correct one.

This is for emergency use.

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1. Is the person in front of you the DEMANDING Director - ESTJ?

Be logical. They do not give a flying fcuk about your feelings whether they are conscious of them or not. They are always trying to reach a collective goal and are ordering people around to achieve the best and most efficient way. Make sure you just listen to what they say. If you want to criticize them or comment something important, be sure to back it up with evidence, state your intentions and list out multiple points as to WHY you are saying that and how it can improve.

Cognative Bias™ - How they think: Confirmation Bias. This is the tendency to seek only information and ideas that support pre-existing beliefs. Seem to cast a blind eye or show willful ignorance of the holes and flaws in their ideas and beliefs. They are either in denial or feel so strongly in their convictions that any criticism or counter argument would seem irrelevant or of marginal importance in their minds. The Director could be guilty of this as they have a tendency to believe they are always right. They can be stubborn in what they believe. This may be in part because they are uncomfortable with change and have little patience and tolerance for those who do not share their views and beliefs.

As the Difficult Person - How they behave: The Know All. This pattern feels sure that they know more than you do, plus everyone else on the team and likely every other team. They have a low tolerance for correction, obstruct collaboration and let others take the blame for mistakes.
To de-friend them, see Keep Clear Of™

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2. Is the person in front of you the BOSSY Developer - ENTJ?

Do NOT limit them. Let them take the steering wheel and make sure you listen to what they say. And be logical. They do not give a flying fcuk about your feelings. Since they are already suspicious and paranoid about what people want, they like consistency in people’s thinking and behaviour. Be reliable, so that you be someone who they can count on. They can get quite controlling, but most likely, they do not mean it with negative intentions although they are the bully.

Cognative Bias™ - How they think: Anchoring. This is the influence that our initial judgments have on subsequent perceptions. If an art dealer offered a painting to you for $500, that price may seem excessive. But if the dealer had preceded that offer with an even higher one such as $10,000, well then the $500 would seem relatively reasonable. The Developer is likely to use this bias against other people rather than fall victim to it themselves. They are typically very articulate and skilled in communicating in effective and persuasive ways. They may employ their powers of manipulation to play with people’s perceptions and ultimately get them to do what they wants them to. It is called bullying.

As the Difficult Person - How they behave: The Rainmaker. This pattern likes the culture to bend for them. They do not always adhere to team or company norms, but because they are the superstar everyone has to deal with the way they do their work.
To de-friend them, see Keep Clear Of™

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3. Is the person in front of you the IMPULSIVE Results - ESTP?

Let them do what they want. Do not limit them. Be sure to tell them what consequences would come from that action because they have absolutely zero idea about consequences. Stand your ground. Do not let them push you to the ground where you cannot get up again. Once you are considered weak, they will treat you as being below them.

Cognative Bias™ - How they think: Self-Serving Bias. This is described as a tendency to conveniently cast blame on other people or circumstances for one’s own failures while readily taking all the credit for the successes. This type of bias stems from the ego’s desire to protect and exalt itself. The Results is very active and ambitious and with each accomplishment they make, their egos may grow commensurately. Because they are competitive and always in it to win it, they may react to failures and losses as though it were a threat to their self worth. They may therefore be guilty of having a lopsided sense of accountability that is heavily biased towards preserving their own self image and self interests.

As the Difficult Person - How they behave: The Rainmaker. This pattern likes the culture to bend for them. They do not always adhere to team or company norms, but because they are the superstar everyone has to deal with the way they do their work.
To de-friend them, see Keep Clear Of™

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4. Is the person in front of you the EGOTISTICAL Inspirational - ENTP?

They dislike being forced into a society and they desire to be themselves. However, because society does not allow them to do that, they will most likely put on a mask. Even if their words are very bold, blunt and harsh, be sure to listen to what they say. Value them and their input, because (most likely) there thoughts and words are very insightful. Ask what they think about things and argue back with them. They will love it as they are the debater.

Cognative Bias™ - How they think: Reactance. This is the inclination for doing the opposite of what is expected of you. The Inspirational is notorious for their contrarian tendencies and playing devil’s advocate. If you make one point, they will try and poke holes in your argument even if they actually agree with you. They pick debates the way bullies pick fights, but maybe they sometimes take it too far. They may try to assert their independence and sense of individualism by going left when other people tell them to go right. Their non-conformist nature is what makes them so creative and interesting but sometimes it is also good to just stick to the script.

As the Difficult Person - How they behave: The Interrupter. This pattern does not let you get a word in edgeways – either because they are not listening, or listening intently so that they can seize their second to jump in.
They stop you contributing fully and can even halt your train of thought in its tracks.
To de-friend them, see Keep Clear Of™

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5. Is the person in front of you the NEEDY Persuader - ENFJ?

Allow them to take care of you. They are very caring individuals. They want to solve problems people have very often and are doing their best to make people around them happy. They want to interfere. Listen to what they say, whether they are correct or not. They fear being wrong or that no one listens to them and that they do not have a say in anything. They are also paranoid so make sure to be consistent in your behaviour and thinking.

Cognative Bias™ - How they think: Optimism Bias. The optimism bias is just as it sounds - an over-optimistic faith in favorable outcomes. Are idealists and as such they believe strongly that good will always triumph over evil. Even in face of setbacks and struggles, they are determined to find the silver lining in clouds and they try to teach others to do the same.
It is admirable that they are able to cling so tenaciously to hope, but maybe they sometimes do so to the extent of verging on being delusional and in denial over the truth. (Fact free). They are committed to their ideals, but it is also important to be realistic and not sugar coat or set their expectations too high especially since not everyone is able to bounce back from disappointments as well as they can.

As the Difficult Person - How they behave: The Prima Donna. This pattern makes everything about them - their ideas, their needs, their successes. They are people that perform very well, but get on your last nerve – and take away from you driving the business agenda.
To de-friend them, see Keep Clear Of™

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6. Is the person in front of you the OVERBEARING Appraiser - ESFJ

They are naturally very caring individuals. They want to do what is good for everyone and value harmony immensely. When they are not doing something that will help others, such as washing the dishes, they will be heartbroken that their role of being the caretaker is taken from them. Do NOT take that role from them. Sometimes though, help them in return to show appreciation for their care.

Cognative Bias™ - How they think: Groupthink. This is the tendency to adapt, subordinate and tailor one’s views to accord with the social dynamics of a group. The Appraiser is a harmony-focused individual who values community and connectedness, are inclined to fashion themselves to fit whatever form that will win them social points and acceptance. They tend to lack a strong internal value system and instead tend to model themselves in the image of their surroundings. For this reason, they may be guilty of jumping on the bandwagon of popular opinion to earn brownie points and show that they are “with it”. They often profess conventional wisdom and ideas that deep down they may not even understand or embody.

As the Difficult Person - How they behave: The Interrupter. This pattern does not let you get a word in edgeways – either because they are not listening, or listening intently so that they can seize their second to jump in.
They stop you contributing fully, and can even halt your train of thought in its tracks.
Is that right, Mr. AP Hunter?
To de-friend them, see Keep Clear Of™

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7. Is the person in front of you the CHILDISH Promoter - ENFP?

They are very chaotic, friendly and extremely unreliable. Individuality is extremely important to them. Do not limit these people and force them into a certain box in society. They love to stand out and are natural people gatherers. If they need a 3rd opinion, make sure to give them your thoughts and what you think. Try to make them happy and make them comfortable and get on to their good side. If they are talking too much without facts, make them uncomfortable and push them to improve. You do not want to be trapped into doing all the heavy lifting for these people.

Cognative Bias™ - How they think: The Halo Effect. This is the influence of how we feel about someone or something in one area has on how we judge them in other areas. A convicted felon who happens to be very attractive or famous, for example, may receive more favorable treatment or a lighter sentence than someone viewed as less attractive. A successful TV personality on account of their popularity may be favored to run the country as President than other more politically experienced and qualified candidates. This type of subjective bias may be something of which the idealistic Promoter is guilty. They may have a tendency to see their friends and trusted associates in an almost unconditionally positive light and their idealistic faith and loyalty to them could maybe blind them from the actual shortcomings and personal flaws in their character.

As the Difficult Person - How they behave: The Prima Donna. This pattern makes everything about them - their ideas, their needs, their successes. They are people that perform very well, but get on your last nerve – and take away from you driving the business agenda.
To de-friend them, see Keep Clear Of™

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8. Is the person in front of you the IMPATIENT Counselor - ESFP

Do NOT limit them. They have no idea about consequences of their actions. Remind them about how their current actions can affect the future. (Even if they do not listen, take the “I told you so.” approach.) They hate being categorized with “the rest of society” but they do not want to be disliked by it. Their freedom and individuality is very important to them and taking that away from them would crush them. While having the freedom of choice is good, allow yourself to suggest activities to do together and they will be happy to join you, especially as you thought of them. They love thoughtfulness and finding unique items is very intriguing to them.

Cognative Bias™ - How they think: The Framing Effect. This is the influence that the way in which information is presented has on how it is received. It is possible to influence how receptive or unreceptive a person will be to a proposition or message based on how it is presented to them. The Counselor may be susceptible to this since they are so responsive to sensory stimulation and style. They have strong preferences and feelings about what they like and do not like. They may be very suggestible and susceptible to the appeals of clever sales pitches and marketers.

As the Difficult Person - How they behave: The Boundary Crosser. This pattern invades your space, physically and emotionally. Whether they are reaching over your desk, borrowing your belongings without asking or telling you more about their personal life than you are comfortable knowing, they breach your boundaries in annoying and unsettling ways.
To de-friend them, see Keep Clear Of™

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9. Is the person in front of you the FLIGHTY Specialist - ISFP

Do NOT limit them. They are very individualistic and put “not being like the rest of society, but accepted” is extremely important to them. They do not like change. Their credit is also very important to them, so be sure to say the positive things you think about them and/or their creations with evidence to back it up, especially if you want them to like you. As an example, “I think your art is great because of this, that and the other. It makes it unique.” And they would be happy. What the majority thinks of them is very important.

Cognative Bias™ - How they think: The Barnum Effect. This is what happens when interpreting specific validating details out of vague ambiguous statements. This is construing a general statement that could apply to anything or anyone as having a very particular and pointed meaning. The most common examples of this may be horoscopes and psychic readings and possibly Oxor™. People with this bias do not realize that they are validating baseless statements by filling in the gaps themselves. The Specialist may be susceptible to naively drawing false conclusions and connecting dots that should not be connected. Because they are creative and open minded, they may be susceptible to believing in unrealistic and irrational suggestions and the ploys of conniving swindlers.

As the Difficult Person - How they behave: The Ignorer. This pattern's behaviour typically involves ignoring somebody who is trying to clarify a point that they are making, or ignoring somebody in a hallway conversation. They choose carefully who they communicate with and they make others feel irrelevant – or invisible.
To de-friend them, see Keep Clear Of™

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10. Is the person in front of you the PERFECTIONISTIC Investigator - INFJ?

They are insecure about their presentation to others. Tell them that they are looking good, smell nice, etc. etc.. They desire validation rather than credit. Say that you love and appreciate all the care they put into you. Say that they are helping you with whatever they did for you and that they are useful. Make sure to tell them what you think because they do not know what you think nor what society believes is true.

Cognative Bias™ - How they think: The Sunk Cost Fallacy. This is described as an irrational commitment to an objective or goal that is no longer desired or worth pursuing, but is done so only because of the time and resources already invested into it. Rather than cut one’s losses and move on to other opportunities, emotional attachment accumulated from the effort and time invested toward it’s acquisition actually skews judgment making it more difficult to turn away even when it is in their best interests to do so. The Investigator is said to have difficulty breaking away from unhealthy relationships and have a tendency to hang on longer than they should. They may believe it is a rational decision to avoid throwing away the time and energy already invested in a person but, in reality, their sentimental idealism may be obscuring them from seeing the truth.

As the Difficult Person - How they behave: The Ignorer. This pattern's behaviour typically involves ignoring somebody who is trying to clarify a point that they are making, or ignoring somebody in a hallway conversation. They choose carefully who they communicate with and they make others feel irrelevant – or invisible.
To de-friend them, see Keep Clear Of™

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11. Is the person in front of you the WHINGING Agent - INFP?

They are sensitive beings, but they are also very individualistic and are likely to accommodate to society. They want to be understood as different beings outside of the norm and that those thoughts are extremely important to them. Try to care about how they feel and try to be moral and kind to others around these people. Even if they will not say it, they will notice and internally judge you for it. Do your best to be thoughtful in a lot of the things you do, whether it is for you or for others. Do not force them to change what they believe, unless what they are believing is false and is hurting themselves or others. When they drop something or daydream for a bit (lot), pick the thing up and ground them back to reality a bit. This is very difficult to do. Compliment them on the small things they do and they will love having that positivity around.

Cognative Bias™ - How they think: The Backfire Effect. This is when in response to criticism or challenges to one’s beliefs an individual then doubles down and believes them even more strongly. The Agent can be stubborn and rebellious and are bound to have some deeply held core values that would be difficult to change. It is likely that for many of their personal values, they would be highly resistant to anyone’s attempts at reforming or restricting them. What is ‘true’ or ‘right’ to them may defy or transcend conventional standards or strictly empirical ones. Because of their sense of integrity and desire to be true to themselves, there are likely to be some things, however irrational, about which they are unwilling to compromise on and any opposition against them may only fortify their convictions rather than weaken them.

As the Difficult Person - How they behave: The Whiner. This pattern is the owner of the "woe-is-me syndrome". The world is so unfair! This person constantly complains and is bine fcuking lazy.
To de-friend them, see Keep Clear Of™

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12. Is the person in front of you the UNPREDICTABLE Achiever - ISTP?

Do NOT limit them. They do not like being forced into anything. They will look at your work and say something like: “No you are doing it incorrectly. Do it this way.” Allow them to correct your mistakes and take in their input. They are efficient and they like getting things done alone. Do not force yourself into the picture when you are not needed. Tell them what you want out of something because they have no idea what you want. They feel guilty easily; do not guilt them. Ever.

Cognative Bias™ - How they think: Gambler’s Fallacy. This is the mistaken notion that a streak of good luck or bad luck impacts the odds of future bets when, in reality, they remain the same. The Achiever enjoys their share of risk taking and living on the edge and many may have a taste for gambling and betting. Since they can get caught up in the moment, they may be susceptible to the irrational but hard to resist temptation to push their luck when experiencing a string of wins. When they get on a roll, they may feel emboldened to ride that wave longer than they probably should.

As the Difficult Person - How they behave: The Work Martyr. This pattern is the person who never stops working (or telling you about it). Nothing you do ever comes close to the amount of time and energy that they have put in. They grab every role and responsibility going – and expect you to be grateful.
To de-friend them, see Keep Clear Of™

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13. Is the person in front of you the NAIVE Practitioner - ISFJ?

They desire validation. Because of the amount of care they put into others, they want to be appreciated and desired for it, hoping that people would want them around. When inviting them to things, ask them to join, whether or not they say yes. Traditions are also extremely important to them, allow them to do their own way of doing things over your own, because it is most familiar to them and they are most comfortable that way. That being said, they are also worried about not making others comfortable as well. Allow them to take care of you, but beware, they might expect to be taken care of as well. Tell them what you think. They do not know what you are thinking. They are terrible leaders who hate conflict.

Cognative Bias™ - How they think: The Availability Heuristic. This is how the emotional strength or recentness of a memory can heavily influence perceptions and cause to perceive objects or events as being more eminent or important than they really are. A sensitive feeling type such as the Practitioner is likely to perceive threats and emotionally charged situations in a more heightened way. Their memories are likely to be very strong, especially with respect to how they make them feel. Their subjective feeling about many things is likely to make them prone to unfounded worries and concerns and exaggerated perspectives. They may have a propensity for relying on their first impressions and initial notions which may often be predicated on sensationalized or incomplete information.

As the Difficult Person - How they behave: The Negativity Spreader. This pattern is someone who is not content with just having negative feelings. They want to pass them on to everyone else.
They steer every conversation toward the reasons why something will not work – and why you might just as well give up now.
To de-friend them, see Keep Clear Of™

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14. Is the person in front of you the RIGID Objective Thinker - ISTJ?

These people are very traditional. Do not force them out of the system that they follow and make sure to follow the law and rules around them. Sometimes, they can think of themselves too highly. Bring them down to earth sometimes and make sure you are contributing to a common goal. They have a hard time knowing how you feel, so it is better to speak logically with them to get your point across rather than with your values.

Cognative Bias™ - How they think: The Dunning-Kruger Effect. It often goes that with the more knowledge you acquire, the more aware you become of how much you do not know. In many cases, it is the people with the least understanding who overestimate their knowledge. The Objective Thinker is inclined to collect extensive knowledge about whatever it is they take interest in and they are probably one of the most thorough and assiduous types regarding research and knowledge building. They may have a hint of awareness regarding the potentially infinite field of things they have yet to understand. They are typically certain of what they know because they have good memories and practice what they do. However, when it comes to anything outside of their knowledge base that may require conceptual leaps and theorizing, they will likely tread cautiously and waver in their convictions. However, highly skilled individuals may underestimate their relative competence and may erroneously assume that tasks which are easy for them are also easy for others.

As the Difficult Person - How they behave: The Bore. This pattern does offer things that are interesting. They actively ignore people’s signals that they are too busy, not interested or have heard it all before.
To de-friend them, see Keep Clear Of™

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15. Is the person in front of you the LAZY Perfectionist - INTP?

They are blunt and honest. Make sure to listen because they are very insightful. Not all are that rigid though and are more likely to be shy and awkward. Be welcoming, but not too welcoming and positive to the point it will scare them away. They might be so logical to the point where they can come off as insensitive without knowing. Just gently let them know “You should say that.” or something when a situation happens. They can drop things accidentally, or are looking for their glasses while they are wearing them. When they are daydreaming, bring them back down to earth every once in a while.

Cognative Bias™ - How they think: The Curse of Knowledge. This is the tendency to forget what it was like to not know something once it has been learned. The Perfectionist may be guilty of this as they may sometimes take for granted that others understand what for them appears obvious. They may often explain things in a way that others do not understand fully because they do not see all the intuitive connections on which the Perfectionist has based their reasoning. Once they form their conclusions or ideas, they may forget the intricacy that went into their formation and when communicating them to others may need to remember to expound on certain details that are not as self evident as they think them to be.

As the Difficult Person - How they behave: The Bore. This pattern does offer things that are interesting. However, they actively ignore people’s signals that they are too busy, not interested or have heard it all before.
To de-friend them, see Keep Clear Of™

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16. Is the person in front of you the INSENSITIVE Enhancer - INTJ?

They are likely to be insecure about how they are presented to others: how they look, smell, sound, etc. Make sure to tell them that they are looking good, or they smell nice, or they have a nice voice, or that you like how they are carrying themselves. Have a strong need for perfection and credit in society. They can be naturally very harsh with their words. Give them your respect and your attention. When in need of advice, do not give flowery bulltish because it sounds condescending, and you appear as if you are above them. They also tend to be paranoid. Make sure to remind them that you are loyal to them every once in a while. It is good to reassure these people that they do not have to strive for perfection since they are loved for their quirkiness and flaws.

Cognative Bias™ - How they think: Fundamental Attribution Error. This bias describes the tendency to make ungenerous assumptions about other people’s behaviour and actions while rationalizing one’s own behaviour in a more forgiving light. If an orderly person is struggling to manage their schedule, they may rationalize that they have too much on their plate, but if they viewed the same struggle in someone else, they may possibly chalk it up to a lack of discipline. The Enhancer has a penchant for reading into situations and past superficial appearances to make solid conjectures about them but regarding people who under-perform, they may be inclined to (or totally) dismiss them uncharitably. They can be judgmental and dismissive especially if they are more intellectually arrogant and unempathetic.

As the Difficult Person - How they behave: The Ignorer. This pattern's behaviour typically involves ignoring somebody who is trying to clarify a point that they are making, or ignoring somebody in a hallway conversation. They choose carefully who they communicate with and they make others feel irrelevant – or invisible.
That's right - Ms. E. Hunter™.
To de-friend them, see Keep Clear Of™

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