I know I'm an INFP, but I have honestly never related to the idea that people have to walk on eggshells around INFPs to not offend their ethical standpoints and what not.
Yes, I do have very solidified values that may seem odd to most people. However, they can just as easily budge if another, better viewpoint is presented. And I would never impose my beliefs onto somebody else or look down upon someone for not sharing a similar view of the world. The descriptions about INFP morals make us sound judgmental, dogmatic, and hypersensitive to any ideology we do not agree with. Does anybody agree, am I interpreting these descriptions wrong?
Yes, I do have very solidified values that may seem odd to most people. However, they can just as easily budge if another, better viewpoint is presented. And I would never impose my beliefs onto somebody else or look down upon someone for not sharing a similar view of the world. The descriptions about INFP morals make us sound judgmental, dogmatic, and hypersensitive to any ideology we do not agree with. Does anybody agree, am I interpreting these descriptions wrong?
I don't mind debating or stating my opinions/beliefs/etc. as long as I feel the people I'm sharing them with are actually going to take me and what I'm saying seriously. Unfortunately, debates often escalate into arguments, because people just want to "win." If people are going to be that stubborn about it and are going to refuse to genuinely listen to opposing viewpoints, I'm not going to waste my energy. For me, it's not about who's right or wrong. I just care about finding the best solution, answer, whatever.
I've also learned that, if I do choose to engage in a debate, I absolutely must remain completely stoic. I'm 4' 11", young, and a woman; if I raise my voice for any reason - even in anger, or for emphasis - I just look like a little girl throwing a fit.
Moral Nazi? Said today by me at around 11AM @ a meeting @ work w/numerous professionals gathered 'round dah table:
"...that's not ethical & it's like experimenting [on humans]..."
so yeah, sometimes I guess I am?
Some of us are Fi monsters more than others. If you see my "Benevolent Dictator Streak" thread, for example, you'll see that I was a domineering moralist as a child, but I've soften up some and am still working on it.
but no, infp's rarely voice these beliefs and much less impose them on others.
I know I'm an INFP, but I have honestly never related to the idea that people have to walk on eggshells around INFPs to not offend their ethical standpoints and what not.
On a lot of descriptions I read, a positive attribute of an INFP usually listed says something about people appreciating their strong moral foundations. Well someone can't appreciate another's moral foundation unless the person with the moral foundation has regurgitated their values over and over in the most unnecessary circumstances. I know one girl that claims to share views with Sarah Palin on abortion. Then during class we looked at statistics regarding how Americans felt about abortion, and a slim majority, the public went pro-choice. Referring to the pro-life people, she went crazy, and was like "EWWWWWW UGHHH PEOPLE ARE SOOOOOOO IGNORANT LIKE YOU CAN'T TELL A WOMAN WHAT TO DO WITH HER BODY THAT'S NOT RIGHT LIKE IT'S NOT YOUR CHOICE EWWWWWWWW!". She also vehemently supported Israel bombing Palestine and basically every other war in the world but then also imposed her views on her classmates about how much she was in love with transcendental, one-with-nature, peaceful Hindu philosophies. Everyone, of course, praised her for her radical views and her ability to stand up for what she believes in. But ever since then I have rarely shared an opinion on any subject (unless I'm with people I can trust enough where I can look stupid and not be defamed) in fear of looking like that girl.
Yes, I do have very solidified values that may seem odd to most people. However, they can just as easily budge if another, better viewpoint is presented. And I would never impose my beliefs onto somebody else or look down upon someone for not sharing a similar view of the world. The descriptions about INFP morals make us sound judgmental, dogmatic, and hypersensitive to any ideology we do not agree with. Does anybody agree, am I interpreting these descriptions wrong?