7 Things You Should NEVER Say to an INFJ

Frank James2 minutes read

INFJs struggle with practicality, prefer decisions based on others' opinions, resist change, worry about details, and are sensitive to shame, needing to develop logical thinking and avoid using shame as a tactic. It's important to avoid saying "Let's wing it" to an INFJ to prevent anxiety and discomfort in high-stakes situations.

Insights

  • INFJs experience anxiety when faced with high-stakes situations and dislike being told to "wing it."
  • INFJs are sensitive to shame and prefer making decisions based on others' opinions, struggling with practicality and resistance to change.

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Recent questions

  • How do INFJs handle change?

    With difficulty, preferring familiarity and consistency. INFJs resist change in routines or systems, feeling more comfortable with what they know.

  • What triggers anxiety in INFJs?

    Being told to "wing it" in high-stakes situations. INFJs prefer structure and planning, so uncertainty can cause anxiety.

  • How do INFJs make decisions?

    Based on others' opinions, leading to discomfort when questioned. INFJs value external input in their decision-making process.

  • What should be avoided when interacting with INFJs?

    Using shame as a tactic, as it triggers their sensitivity. INFJs are prone to feeling ashamed and should be treated with understanding.

  • How can INFJs improve their decision-making?

    By developing their introverted thinking to analyze situations logically. INFJs should work on balancing their emotional responses with rational thinking for better decision-making.

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Summary

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Anxiety in INFJs: Practicality, Identity, and Change

  • Saying "Let's wing it" to an INFJ causes anxiety, especially in high-stakes situations.
  • INFJs are not practical and struggle with being told to think practically.
  • INFJs prefer making decisions based on others' opinions, leading to discomfort when questioned about their choices.
  • INFJs may struggle with their identity when others express uncertainty about knowing them.
  • INFJs resist change in routines or systems, preferring familiarity and consistency.
  • INFJs naturally worry about details and small things due to their personality type.
  • INFJs are sensitive to being shamed or made to feel ashamed, as it triggers their extraverted feeling function.
  • INFJs should work on developing their introverted thinking to logically analyze situations where shame is unwarranted.

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"INFJ Communication: Avoid Shame, Stay Cool"

  • Avoid using shame as a tactic, except in extreme circumstances.
  • Share any other things that shouldn't be said to INFJs in the comments.
  • Encourage likes, subscriptions, and sign off with "stay cool and attractive."
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