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Perceiving (P)
Key words:
flexible • open • adaptable • spontaneous
People who have a preference for perceiving use their preferred perceiving
function (whether it is sensing or intuition) in their outer life. What this often
looks like is that they prefer a more flexible and spontaneous way of life, like
to understand and adapt to the world, and like to stay open to new experiences.
Since they are using either their S or N in their outer world, they want to continue
to take in new information. Remember again that this only describes how the person’s
outer life looks. Inside they may feel very planful or decisive (which they are).
Remember, in type language perceiving means "preferring to take in information;"
it does not mean "perceptive" in the sense of having quick and accurate
perceptions about people and events.
People who prefer perceiving may:
- like staying open to respond to whatever happens
- look more loose and casual
- like to keep laid-out plans to a minimum
- like to approach work as play or mix work and play
- work in burst of energy, and enjoy rushing just before deadlines
- sometimes stay open to new information so long that they miss making decisions
- sometimes focus so much on adapting to the moment that they do not settle on a direction or plan
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