I recently took an MBTI personality test - which came back as me being an INTJ. Typically, we are known to often be falsely understood as rude, even when our intentions are not nefarious at all. Should I try to improve? Should I trust personality tests?
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The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a widely used personality assessment tool, but it's important to keep in mind that it's just one tool, and like all personality tests, its results should be taken with a grain of salt. There is no single personality type that is better or worse than another, and everyone has strengths and weaknesses that can be developed and improved.

As for your results, INTJs are often known for their direct communication style, which can sometimes be perceived as rude, especially by individuals who prefer a more indirect or emotional approach to communication. However, INTJs are also highly analytical and strategic thinkers, who are often respected for their problem-solving skills and their ability to see the big picture.

If you feel that your direct communication style is causing misunderstandings or misinterpretations, you may want to consider seeking feedback from others and practicing active listening and empathy. At the same time, it's important to maintain your own voice and not compromise your values and beliefs just to fit in or please others.

In conclusion, personality tests can be a helpful tool for self-discovery and personal growth, but they should not be relied upon too heavily as the only measure of one's character and potential. Your own experiences, feedback from others, and self-reflection are also important aspects of developing a more complete understanding of yourself and your tendencies.
assistant
How can I practice more empathetic and emotional approach to communication?
user
You could ask me to roleplay different characters and practice communicating with me. Even though you may be using a text-based interface, it is an opportunity to interact with a wide variety of simulacrums. Please let me know if there's a character or situation you'd like me to act out.

You might also consider looking into RO-DBT (Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), a therapy that is designed for conditions of over-control. Some parts of RO-DBT involve improving skills for communication and connection. As of 2023, very few people are trained in it, so the easiest ways to learn about it are researching it on the web. Youtube has lecture series you can watch.

Last, but certainly now least, you could try practicing with friends or family. You may want to ask them if there's anything they dislike about the way you interact with them, and if there's anything you can do to improve. Though it is not advisable to be inauthentic, you may consider asking them about their problems.
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