Debater Personality (ENTP) is a personality type among the 16 personalities. Among them, E stands for extroversion, N stands for intuition, T stands for reason, and P stands for perception.
People with the Debator personality type are deliberately contrary people who are good at cutting ideas and beliefs into pieces and scattering them in the air for all to see. In contrast to more determined personality types, Debaters do this not to achieve a deeper meaning or strategic goal, but simply because it is fun. No one enjoys a battle of minds more than ‘debaters’ because it gives them an opportunity to use their intelligence and connect different ideas to prove their point of view.
Deliberately holding opposing opinions not only allows people with the Debater personality type to better understand the way others think, but also better understand opposing viewpoints, since Debaters are the people they are arguing with. This strategy is not to be confused with the mutual understanding that diplomats seek—debaters are always in the pursuit of knowledge.
Personality Traits
No rules, only goals
Although they are not favored by others, they still have to enjoy the hardships. People with the debater personality type like to find new ways and train their minds in conventional ways of thinking. This gives them the ability to improve existing systems and break conventions to find new ways out. irreplaceable position. However, the day-to-day work of implementing their ideas can be excruciating. Debaters enjoy brainstorming and are ambitious, but they do everything possible to avoid boring work. They make up only about 3% of the population, no more, no less, and they can create novel ideas, while other personality types, who are more numerous and more critical, do the logistics of implementation and maintenance.
The debating ability of ‘debaters’ can be annoying - although it is appreciated when needed, it does not achieve the best results once it offends others, such as openly questioning the boss in a meeting, or judging every word of a partner Find thorns in the middle. This is compounded by their outspokenness. They don’t mince words and have no interest in being perceived as sentimental and compassionate. Like-minded people will get along well with the ‘Debaters’, but for those of the more sensitive types, and society as a whole is generally conflict-averse, favoring emotion, appeasement, and even white lies over displeasure Facts and cold rationality.
This can be frustrating for debaters, who find that their argumentative banter often inadvertently gets them into trouble, for example when they challenge other people’s beliefs without regard for their feelings. Don’t do to others what you don’t want others to do to you. The Debater doesn’t tolerate being coddled and doesn’t like others to beat around the bush, especially when asking for help. People with the Debator personality type feel respected for their perspective, confidence, knowledge, and sharp sense of humor, but have difficulty successfully using these qualities to develop deeper friendships and romantic relationships.
Seemingly heavy work makes people miss out on opportunities
‘Debaters’ need to go further in utilizing their talents - their intellectual independence and free imagination are extremely valuable when they are managers, or can be listened to by managers, but getting to that position is The persistence required is their greatest difficulty.
Once they have established themselves in such a position, debaters need to remember that if they are to realize their ideas, they need others to build on them—and if they spend more time winning arguments than building consensus, they will find that what they have Support is not enough to set yourself up for success. So adept at deliberately playing devil’s advocate, people with this personality type will find that the most complex and rewarding intellectual challenges lie in understanding a more emotional perspective and understanding care and compromise while emphasizing logic and development.
Representatives
-Alfred ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic, American song parody ’expert’ and a master of musical humor in the MTV era.
- Adam Savage, American industrial design and special effects engineer, actor, educator, and host of the Discovery Channel TV show ‘MythBusters.’
- Sarah Silverman, American comedian, screenwriter, author, and stand-up Entertainer.
- Mark Twain, American writer and speaker.
- Tom Hanks, a Greek and American film and television actor with dual nationality.
- Thomas Alva Edison, inventor, physicist, and entrepreneur.
- Celine Dion, French-Canadian female singer and actress.
- Sacha Baron Cohen, British actor, screenwriter, and producer.
- Captain Jack Sparrow, character and pirate captain in the film series ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’.
- Tyrion Lannister, a character in the long-running fantasy novel ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ and its derivative works.
- Irene Adler, character in the series of novels ‘The Sherlock Holmes’ and its derivative works.
- The Joker, the super villain in the American DC Comics series ‘Batman’.
- Jim Halpert, character in the American NBC series ‘The Office’.
- Dr. Emmett Brown, character in the American film series ‘Back to the Future’.
- Felicity Smoak, a character in the American DC Comics series ‘Arrow’.
- Julian Sark, character in the American ABC TV series ‘Double Agent.’
- Mark Watney, character in the film ‘The Martian.’
advantage
- Knowledgeable - Debaters rarely pass up a good opportunity to learn something new, especially an abstract concept. This information is generally not used for any planned purpose, like ‘concentrated learning’ - people with the Debater personality type will simply find it fascinating.
- Quick Thinking - Debaters have extremely flexible minds and are able to move effortlessly from one idea to another, using their accumulated knowledge to prove their point or their opponent’s point as they see fit.
- Originality - With little attachment to tradition, the debater’s personality is able to discard existing systems and methods and search for different ideas from their extensive knowledge base, combining them with a bit of original creativity to form bold new ideas. When faced with long-term, systemic problems, debaters take unabashed pleasure in taking control and solving them.
- Excellent Brainstormer – For a debater, there is nothing more enjoyable than analyzing a problem from all angles to find the best solution. Combining their depth of knowledge and ingenuity to develop all aspects of the topic at hand, rejecting options that don’t work without regrets, and suggesting more possibilities, debaters are irreplaceable in brainstorming sessions.
-Charisma - People with the Debater personality type have a way with words and wit that others find interesting. Their confidence, quick thinking, and ability to connect disparate ideas in novel ways create a communication style that is engaging, fun, and informative. - Energetic – When given the opportunity to combine a few characteristics to work on an interesting problem, the enthusiasm and energy of debaters is truly impressive and they do not hesitate to devote long days and nights to finding a solution.
Weakness
- Very controversial - If there’s anything a debater enjoys, it’s the mental exercise of debating an idea. More consensus-oriented personality types rarely appreciate the debater personality’s approach and energy in undermining their beliefs, which can lead to tense situations.
- Insensitivity - debaters who are so rational often misjudge the feelings of others and push their arguments beyond the limits of others’ tolerance. People with this personality type also don’t really think ’emotion’ is valid in a debate, which greatly exacerbates the problem.
- Intolerance – Unless people can support their ideas in a round of mental debate, debaters may ignore not only the ideas but also the people they discuss with. In the debater’s eyes a suggestion either stands up to rational scrutiny or is not worth bothering with.
- Difficulty concentrating - the flexibility of thinking that allows debaters to come up with initial plans and ideas also allows them to often readjust to very good plans and ideas, but also completely after the initial excitement wears off and new ideas emerge. Give them up. For debaters, boredom comes too easily, and fresh ideas are the solution to their jumping thinking—although they may not necessarily be useful.
- Dislikes practical issues - Debaters are interested in malleable concepts, such as ideas and plans that can be adapted and debated. When it comes to the hard details and day-to-day execution, creative flair is not only unnecessary, but actually counterproductive. The character of the debater often loses interest in the practical issues, often with the result that their plans are never carried out.
in love
If there’s one thing that Debaters are good at, it’s coming up with never-ending innovations and ideas to keep things moving forward, and this is evident in their romantic relationships as well. For people with the Debater personality type, growth is key, and even before they find a date, they imagine all the ways they can experience new things and grow together. This can be an overwhelming process if their partners are mismatched, but debaters beware when they find someone who shares their love of intellectual exploration.
Sparks of love may fly
From the earliest agenda, debaters test their partners’ limits on pushing traditional boundaries, looking for partners with open minds and divergent thinking. Dating a debater is never a boring experience, and they use their enthusiasm and creativity to delight their partners with new ideas and experiences.
The Debater’s idea of fun is often rooted in self-improvement, and people with this personality type bring their partners along for the ride, both in a spirit of sharing and anticipation. Debaters see either growth or stagnation, and are excited by some pleasant ideas that don’t accept the status quo.
Faced with this constant exploration and improvement, some may grow tired—and while a debater’s energy may be attractive, even the most patient partner may tire. For many, a little breathing space and a moment of rest are necessary, but debaters may not appreciate these. However, if their unwavering passion is reciprocated, the result will be a magnificent relationship characterized by strength, depth, and passion.
Opportunities for growth
The need for growth may be most apparent when a debater’s romantic relationship develops into a more intimate situation. When Debaters and their lovers come together, all exploratory curiosity and enthusiasm have the opportunity to express themselves in new ways, and they happily encourage their lovers to try new things and enjoy their intimacy without the constraints of tradition. .
Romantic relationships are an opportunity for people with the Debater personality type to improve and advance outside of the professional world, although they approach romantic relationships in much the same way as they do in the professional world - one that strives for physical and intellectual growth. process rather than mental or emotional expression.
Debaters’ desire to progress in this ‘project’ will make them excellent lovers when the relationship reaches its goals, but their attitude toward the process also demonstrates their most obvious shortcoming—emotional apathy. While Debaters are more open to other people’s perspectives than other personality types, they are also more likely to express their disdain for things like emotionally sensitive topics in clear terms, making it easy to hurt a partner’s feelings without even realizing it. The Debater personality may even completely ignore their partner’s feelings and become completely immersed in some far-fetched idea or plan.
Debaters’ best romantic partners are other Intuitive (N) types, although they have an opposing personality trait or two - which is more conducive to creating balance and opportunities for growth. If they are with a more sensitive partner, they may find another quality to work with, making this difference another opportunity to be creative, challenge themselves, and deepen themselves, which can promote The progress of their relationship.
Friendship
Loyalty, support, emotional feedback—these are not what debaters look for in their friendships. The last thing someone with the Debater personality type wants to hear is ‘You’re right,’ unless they are dominant in a heated intellectual debate. Debaters want to be told if they are wrong, and they want friends who can expose every detail of the errors in their logic. Part of the reason is that the views they express are arbitrary, and part of the reason is that in order to defend the logic of their views, they must adopt contrast and obstruction methods.
It’s usually easy for debaters to test compatibility with potential friends - just combatability. Debaters have a witty nature and their main way of expressing this is through argument and discussion, and they can easily spend an entire evening debating an idea that they themselves don’t even quite believe in. These debates are never personal, no matter how heated they become or how alarming the disagreements. Just as athletes compete for physical strength and competitive spirit, debaters debate for intellectual stimulation, debate for its own sake, and what they gain, even in overwhelming victory or crushing defeat, is never domination of the debate. , but to motivate yourself to argue harder next time.
There is never a dull moment
Debaters also know how to relax and have fun, and perhaps the greatest ‘fun’ for a debater is a bottle of wine and a debate on the causes and solutions to Europe’s migrant crisis, even if others call it a ’night from hell’ Also enjoy it. But debaters are to a large extent amiable and enthusiastic personality types, and most of their verbal and written exchanges are enjoyable.
Debaters are actually very good at communicating with friends and acquaintances of other personality types. Their habitual tendency is to argue as effectively as possible, which means that debaters are accustomed to communicating in other people’s language and standards, which also makes the conversation process normal and natural. People with the Debater personality type do have difficulty expressing emotions, but this is the Achilles heel of all personality types.
Get rid of emotions
Tend to suppress their emotions and feelings, debaters need a shoulder to cry on when faced with a friend, both figuratively and literally, especially when they don’t know how to handle a problem. They are more than willing and willing to provide a range of rational, reasonable solutions to the problem at hand, just as debaters do in any situation that requires problem solving. But they are certainly not known for their sensitivity or outward affection, regardless of how intuitively they can understand another person’s position. But no matter how intuitively they understand other people’s positions, they are not known for their sensitivity or emotional displays.
What’s even worse is when debaters always try to redirect the expression of these emotions into something they feel more comfortable with – debating. Even if debaters are excellent in all aspects of arguing a point, from an emotional standpoint they are very poor at putting themselves in other people’s shoes. A debater should avoid at all costs turning a friend’s emotional issues into competitive intellectual fodder.
As long as people understand not to take their words too personally and are not afraid to discuss new ideas and find them interesting, they can have friends who are inspiring and thought-provoking like debaters. Of course, not everyone is okay with such a relationship, but debaters don’t really care about being liked by everyone either. As long as they are able to express and convey their opinions, debaters and their friends can enjoy each other’s company for long periods of time.
Parent-child
One might think that the debater’s explosive and flighty nature would make parenting a special challenge. However, people with the Debater personality type love nothing more than being faced with a difficult challenge, a problem that needs to be solved, even if it involves a weakness in their personality. Debaters take their role as parents seriously, and they are bound to be profoundly affected in their lives - if anyone can accept outside influence as their children do and use that influence to correct their own mistakes, that is debater.
Cultivate free thinkers
The Debaters’ distaste for rules and institutions is clear from the start, and they’re likely to give young children the freedom they need to explore the world independently. Independence is one of the biggest needs of debaters and they feel that a person without independent thought is incomplete.
As children grow and develop, Debaters encourage them to think independently and express opposing opinions, opinions, and choices. But unlike campaigner parents who encourage their children to express themselves based on feelings and needs, debaters teach their children to approach issues from a fair and logical standpoint, stating what works better rather than what will make them feel good. As in other relationships, this emotional inaccessibility is where debaters struggle.
As their children enter adolescence and learn to find a balance between normal and reasonable expressions of emotion, people with the Debater personality type may believe that their children are irritating them. While always willing to have a good debate on any subject, debaters often need help from their partners to manage more emotional outbursts and arguments. Debaters are more capable than most people, but even they have their own boundaries and rules when it comes to verbal conflict.
Looking for a better way
Fortunately, debaters realize the stakes: They want their children to grow up to be intelligent, independent, honest adults. To communicate these values, debaters know they need to communicate, like any other debate, in a way that all parties can understand. If that means learning how to use the tools of emotional expression and appeal, and in doing so becoming more authentic and personally emotionally expressive.
Career Path
In their careers, debaters have the advantage of being naturally involved in work and interested in working efficiently and being able to help others. But unlike the people-oriented helpfulness that comes with the Campaigner personality type, Debaters focus on providing solutions to interesting and diverse technical and intellectual problems. Debaters are a versatile personality type, although they may need time to fully utilize their skills and qualities.
However, unlike the people-oriented helpfulness that comes with the Diplomat personality type, the Debater personality focuses on developing solutions to interesting and diverse technical and intellectual problems. Debaters are a versatile personality type, and while it may take them some time to fully utilize their skills and expertise, they will find that these qualities serve them well in almost any career that interests them.
Not every career allows for this level of unbridled intelligence, but some do: entrepreneurship, design, acting, and photography. As long as debaters are honest about their strengths and weaknesses, they can thrive in most careers that require new thinking.
The gift of curiosity
The Debater’s mental capacity can be intimidating, but unlike their Introverted (I) cousins (the Logician type), people with the Debater personality type have the ability to communicate in writing, especially in face-to-face conversations. The added advantage of being a great communicator. Although they dislike the constraints of managing others (and being managed), social adaptability makes debaters natural leaders, showing the way and motivating others with sound logic and intellectual abilities. While others may oppose these plans out of emotional considerations or habitual resistance to change, debaters do not value these things, but these competing debates are often dominated by the debater’s personality, deft arguments and clever deflections. defeated.
The best career rewards for debaters are the growth of intellectual abilities and the maintenance of curiosity. Debaters make effective use of their never-ending supply of ideas by providing a degree of spontaneity in how they engage in intellectual pursuits. People with the Debater personality type attach great importance to knowledge, rational thinking, and insight. They will make outstanding lawyers, psychologists, systems analysts, and scientists. Debaters may even become sales reps because they rationalize otherwise seemingly random purchasing decisions—as long as their superiors know to give them the space they need to shine.
Independent spirit
Really, it all comes down to a sense of personal freedom for debaters to know that they are allowed to fully commit to understanding and solving the issues that interest them without getting bogged down by socialization and trying to figure out what makes other people recognized. Routine, structure, and formal rules are unnecessary obstacles for debaters, who may find that their best career options are ones that allow them to follow their goals toward intellectual pursuits, such as freelance consultants or software engineers.
The key for debaters is to have the patience to get to a position that allows for these freedoms, in an environment long enough for not only their colleagues, but their superiors, and their subordinates to realize that they bring What. Debaters have extraordinary qualities – quantifying their achievements and skills is the greatest challenge. But once they step into the professional threshold, once they have a higher level of career aspirations, then probably only the sky is their limit.
working habit
Debaters have immediate expectations in the workplace that are not always easy to meet. Believing in meritocracy, people with the Debator personality type want their ideas to be heard by their superiors, expect vigorous debates among their colleagues, and demand new solutions and ideas from those they manage. While things don’t always work out in reality, debaters know what to look for and can avoid the rigid hierarchies they would otherwise struggle with.
As a subordinate
This dynamic is most pronounced among debater subordinates, as they enjoy challenging their superiors’ ideas and have a strong (and well-expressed) aversion to restrictive rules and regulations. Debaters support such unorthodox behavior with their sharp minds and curiosity, and are able to adopt new approaches just as they advise others to do so. If something could be done better, it’s as simple as that, and the debater’s personality is happy to accept criticism as long as it’s logical and performance-oriented.
The biggest challenge faced by the debater’s subordinates is to implement the details, do the dirty work, implement the plans set by the superiors and the like, which are often the fate of the ’lower-level’ positions. This is far from what debaters like to spend their time doing - they can’t stand simple routines, and monotonous tasks are a nightmare for them. Things would get better if managers could appropriately leverage debaters’ preferences to address complex challenges and diverse projects.
As a colleague
Debaters as colleagues prove to be the most polarizing, as their passion for brainstorming, debating, and over-analyzing drives their more practical, task-oriented colleagues crazy, but for those who appreciate the innovation that Debaters bring to the table For me, they are inspirational beings. Nothing annoys people with the Debater personality type more than walking out of a meeting where everyone agrees on the first plan, only to hear ten minutes later that everyone is complaining about how stupid the plan is—but they “don’t want to cause a scene.” Debaters strive for honest, direct, and objective assessments of these ideas, so much so that they often develop a reputation for being insensitive and condescending.
Fortunately, debaters also know how to let loose, and their witty wordplay, healthy sense of humor, and outgoing personalities can win over new friends quickly and easily. Because debaters are always willing to tap into their knowledge base, conversations with debaters are informative and interesting, making them easily the go-to person to solve tough problems with more rote methods. It’s not always easy to establish equivalence with debaters, but it’s hard to argue that they don’t work.
As a boss
While not necessarily their target, management is often where debaters are most familiar, giving them the freedom to adapt different approaches and come up with innovative ways to address new challenges without having to deal with the tedious aspects of these plans. Implementation details. Debaters are open-minded, flexible managers who not only give but expect the same freedom of thought as themselves. This can lead to confusing, conflicting ideas and approaches being put forward, but debaters are also good at accurately and objectively assessing which plan is likely to be most effective.
Friends are not always made, but being liked is not a debater’s goal, their goal is to be respected and viewed as an intelligent and capable person. Like it or not, people with this personality type hold their own in rational debate, making them reliable advocates for their team. The challenge for debaters is focus, as they may find themselves jumping from project to project, seeking challenge and excitement, before the team can summarize the details of existing goals and obligations.
Preferred occupation
Preferred fields: Creation, entrepreneurship, development, investment, public relations, politics, creative fields.
Preferred typical careers: Entrepreneur, inventor, investment banker, venture capitalist, management marketing consultant, advertising copywriter, talk show host, politician, real estate developer, logistics consultant, investment broker, advertising creative director, actor, strategy Planners, university presidents/college deans, Internet marketers, marketing planners.
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