15. Perfectionist - INTP (Thinker) - Curious but lazy. Let’s take time to do it right the first time!

CD - C with D - Pace. Indirect, Slower-Paced v. Direct, Fast-Paced.

CI - C with I - Pace & Priority. Indirect, Slower-Paced, Guarded, Task-Oriented v. Direct, Fast-Paced, Open, People-Oriented.

CS - C with S - Priority. Guarded, Task-Oriented v. Open, People-Oriented.

CC - C with C - Possible Threat.

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In the Personal Space

How others are judged: Shallow Judgeology™. Openly critical but often without deep judgment about others. They will outwardly point out other people’s errors, but only become judgmental if their advice is ignored. They are more judgmental towards people who put on a fake face in front of others and do not show people their true colors. Good at reading people. Annoyed and judgmental at people who pretend to be something that they are not (e.g. better than others, obnoxious, self important) and at others who believe these lies. Oddly forgiving when people make mistakes and care how they affect others.

Cause of anxiety: When you are being held responsible for others.

Shyness Gauge™ (Out of the 16 patterns. Scale: Lower number is more shy: 3/16

When ill: The Perfectionist Googles ten thousand variations of what they might have and ends up in the depths of Wikipedia, learning about a strange Polynesian virus that died out 1000 years ago.

At the shopping mall: Lost in the store that sells a wide assortment of products including remote control helicopters and drones, alarm clocks and smartwatches, massage chairs, speakers, iPads and tablet accessories, blankets, pillows, and many other lifestyle items. It will be hours before someone finds them sitting in a fixed state in a chair with a pensive look on their face, staring at the ice cube makers.

As the gift buyer: Panics trying to determine who will be expecting a gift from them. Brainstorms a variety of ideas that their loved ones might like, but trusts none of them. Subtly requests feedback from others about their gift ideas, while fiercely wishing that holidays would go extinct.

What they want as a gift: Video games, gadgets, An experience, Collectibles / memorabilia, A Book, Favourite treats, Something practical.

What sort of holiday: Solo fly fishing but can enjoy some of the nostalgic aspects of Christmas when on holiday if they believe in Christmas.

What sort of clothes do they wear - male: May take a long while before a fashion sense is developed. Early on they may pay little attention to how they dress and opt instead to wear what’s comfortable to them. Over time they may discover a good fashion sense that works for them and looks smart, simple and quasi-hipster. Apt to find a pattern or style of clothing that is really liked and will wear that or variations of it everyday. Once they find something they like will stick with it for a while before they find a new style to go overboard with.

What sort of clothes do they wear - female: Deep thinkers and tend to see the bigger picture in life. Lost in their abstract thoughts, always carry a pair of sunglasses in case there is a need to divert gaze away from unwanted social interaction.

As a house guest: As Host: My rules, don't touch my stuff. The safe is locked anyway. As Guest: I'll stay for agreed time.

Contents of wardrobe (fun perspective):
Filled with notebooks of all the heavy calculations and theories that they have made.

In a relationship / dating:
Relationship needs – Independence and Attentiveness. Red Flag if you hear this - "Why did it take you so long to answer my text?" Not negotiable with the partner - A partner who cannot think critically. Biggest Strength - Problem solving. Ideal Date Activities - Anything that needs thinking. Chess, bridge, word games. Will be seeking - Long term dating. Target area priority - LOVABLE - 50%; ROMANTIC 35%; SEXUAL 15%. Soulmate - Developer.

Compatibility: Click here.

At the bar: Wants to engage in deep conversations.

In the bedroom: Experimental Bedroomer. Although you are not the most emotionally expressive person, you feel much more satisfied when there is an emotional connection during sex. You’ve probably experienced casual sex (because you are never averse to exploring new things) and found that it was seriously lacking. You don’t necessarily open up easily and tend to only enjoy sex fully with someone you feel completely comfortable with. Once you do find someone you are relaxed with, sex is a great opportunity to get outside of your own head. You are very keen on experimentation and enjoy trying new things in the bedroom. You have the perfect combination of wanting to be satisfied but of also wanting your partner to be satisfied.

Dalliance or not? As a perceiving type may sometimes want to break away from their commitments and try something new and this may very well apply to their relationships. Because they are introverted however, it is unlikely they will actively seek out or initiate a side relationship and even if they do, they will likely respect their partners enough to let them know before it gets too serious.

How they deal with clutter: Pondering Clutter. The bin is full again, already. As you tie up the garbage bag to take it down the hallway, you think, “There has to be a better system”. You consider the volume and sources of trash generated daily, how much space it would save to compress empty containers, the pros and cons of recycling and whether or not a smaller bin can would psychologically induce less trash-generating. You have now been standing for ten minutes blankly staring at the full bag, totally unaware of the steady stream of liquid trailing onto the floor.
Perfectionists love logic and demand explanations for everything that interests them. The kitchen-timer method, can help divide the day up into chunks of time devoted to specific tasks so the curious Perfectionist is less likely to multitask and get distracted.

What sort of kitchen: The Contemporary Kitchen. You are philosophical, complex and non-traditional. Clean lines and cool tones. You are too busy trying to figure out the mysteries of the universe to be preoccupied by the kitchen.

What religion: 25.48% of this pattern are religious. Rank: 16/16. Lowest percentage of the sixteen. Likely religion: Atheist. Some Greek Orthodox.

Problems with faith / religion: This pattern can certainly struggle when it comes to faith since they want to have proof before believing in something. This seems logical with bias to facts and detail rather than beliefs. While they are aware that there are many things out there that are yet to proven, that does not mean they will simply trust it. They often want to seek out those things and find a way to prove it before completely believing in it. They might have intuitive beliefs or thoughts about undiscovered things, but they will spend huge amounts of time analyzing and learning in order to prove them true or false. For them it is definitely difficult to get in touch with their faith, even though they might be searching for it in some way. Oxor™ states that the blind acceptance of faith is at odds with being a Thinker.

What they like at a music festival: What's the festival? They’re not even sure how they wound up at the festival. Stays the whole time because they cannot find the exit for three days.

What they like as their musical instrument: Piano. Why? The Perfectionist is very intellectual and spends lots of time thinking about new ways to solve problems. The piano reflects the serious side and the Perfectionist's fondness of solo contemplation.

What sort of friend: Hesitant, knowledgeable. The friend that never initiates hanging out and does not really like to make plans. When you finally get to hang out, they always have some new and interesting topic to discuss. Even though they are not your most openly affectionate friend, you always somehow know they will be there for you when you truly need them. Is likely not to get along with the Practitioner. Can feel lonely when they lose friendships as a result of over absorption in activities, not being understood by others and also feel frustrated.

Weird feature: Brings up awkward subjects. No topic off limits. Body fluids discussion at the dinner table? Has weird ideas. Rank: 6/10.

In the classroom: Either never talks or always argues with the teacher over logical consistencies.

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Attitude to money and risk

Augmentation: In the top 4 as the highest risk-takers together with Inspirational, Agent and Promoter. Enjoys exploring new, untested theories and possibilities. Unlike those who have facts to rely on, enjoy “jumping into possibilities” without having to spend a lot of time figuring out if something like this has been done before. In fact, if a project or idea has been done before that can be a deterrent. Drawn to the novel and original far more than the tested and established. This tends to play out in career choices. Many Perfectionists are stimulated by taking less-secure job positions if there is a higher reward. Are able to consider many new, unusual theories, projects, and endeavours simultaneously without getting weighed down by anxiety or over-planning. However, need to take a moment and pause and consider their priorities, values, and principles before moving forward. This way they can avoid floundering in a sea of unfinished projects and unlimited alternatives.

Spending money: Planner. Long term investing with contingency plans. Wants to know what they will have on daily basis. Big picture aspect. Have account for long term savings and discretionary mad money. Experience Seeker.

Financial toxicity: Planner - Slacker. Acts like they need help though they really do not need it - 'crying wolf'. They ask for money, though they actually are not doing anything to try on their own. Living off others is what they would rather do, instead of taking the difficult step of trying to be self-sufficient. This can be a challenge, so don't lend. Trustworthy Ranking: High. (Will analyze a person first in order to determine if others are trustworthy).

The following table shows the attitude to risk of each pattern

DISC	RANK	Feature	Tell tale sign	Reality
1 Director ESTJ	12	Take risks only to avoid losses	Orderly life	Wants to help but extremely bossy
2 Developer ENTJ	6	Only takes long term risks	Confident	Can back underdogs but are bullies
3 Results ESTP	3	Thrill seeker	Impulsive	Can see things through if committed
4 Inspirational ENTP	1	No comfort zone	No contingency plan	If self motivated - cross ts and dot is
5 Persuader ENFJ	8	Only take action after thorough analysis and preparation	Look after others	Invasive questions to help
6 Appraiser ESFJ	13	Only when the outcome is fairly secure	Order and convention - safe harbour	Only as petty as the people around them
7 Promoter ENFP	2	Entrepreneurial	Crazy ideas	Question, debate, procrastinate
8 Counselor ESFP	4	Cannot stand still	Just do it	Sharper than they appear
9 Specialist ISFP	5	Spontaneous, experimental, unpredictable	Gets stressed	Constantly analysing but appear flaky
10 Investigator INFJ	14	Only if reward exceeds the risk	Will not risk it if others are to be hurt	Are cold if you do not know them well
11 Agent INFP	11	Spontaneous of thought and slow of deed	Have analysis paralysis	Will go to any lengths necessary in pursuit of what they believe is right
12 Achiever ISTP	7	Pursues something new and interesting; adrenaline junkies	Gets bored easily	Some pursue extreme sports; others stay safe
13 Practitioner ISFJ	16	Deliberately structure their lives to avoid taking risks and are difficult to get going	Scared of potential for failure. Only jump after considering pros, cons and safety net	Feelings > interests. More interested in keeping the peace than getting exactly what they want. The master of passive-aggressive behaviour.
14 Objective Thinker ISTJ	15	Vigilant, cautious and wary of risk, only trusting what is true and verifiable	Zero chance of them doing anything that permanently damage their body	If a new method beats out an old one, will swap
15 Perfectionist INTP	10	Takes risks in order to break new ground	Even tempered and rational	Enjoying social interaction yet not capable of it
16 Enhancer INTJ	9	Calculated risks if can see a gain	Have back up - are very sensible	Want to hear other angles even if do not agree initially
Highest	Inspirational	Promoter	Results	Counselor
Lowest	Practitioner	Objective Thinker	Investigator	Appraiser

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When Nefarious - actions are highly reprehensible or offensive in character

Haughty, careless, absorbed in their own world and ideas. Ignore and neglect the people in their care. They look down on “the mass” for being less intellectual or “enlightened” than they are. They avoid responsibilities and ignore loved ones, drifting into their own isolated world. Anyone who tries to join them in their world is shunned or treated with silent passive aggression. They ignore any kind of moral code; everything is about cause and effect and experimentation. They may even toy with people just to see what happens; using them like tools or objects to use and cast aside. They are harsh with their words, caring little about their affect on others. They don’t care what anyone else does with their lives as long as they are left to their own devices. Crimes: Graffiti. Drug dealer, hacker.

Bratty behaviour (Bratology™): Neglecting loved ones. Living in in 'own mind' may be seen as a lack of investment in a family relationship. May shut people out. Need to appreciate others who stand by them when there is trouble. Reclusiveness may be seen as a lack of investment in a relationship.

When guilty: Analyse Guilt. Quite unemotional generally. Often place a lot of pressure on themselves to do the right thing. May look back on actions and analyze them until they consider that they could have done something better. Often requires outside assistance to determine where they truly do right or wrong. Given the propensity to apply logic and understanding to every situation, this can make them sometimes feel guilty when they should not. When the analysis concludes where they should have done better, attempts will be made to make changes for the future.

Shame: May appear much more impervious to shame than they actually are. They are intelligent individuals who are often capable of being rather discerning about other peoples opinions of them. When it comes to people the Perfectionist cares for or holds to a high regard, they will be rather susceptible to their judgments. Will feel ashamed if they have hurt someone that they care for, or if they have done something embarrassing during their more “open” moments. Perfectionists care very much about the people around them, which can result in them feeling ashamed. Best way to help is assisting the Perfectionist is by helping them reach logical conclusions which will assist in moving on. Help them understand how they can avoid these bad situations in the future.

Ingeniously Problematic™ behaviour: Sometimes. Is on display when it is clearly known what the desired outcome is, yet an assertion is made that may not be untruthful, is likely to be ambiguous and the author can use it to advantage. It is designed to give the recipient hope; reality may be 'bugger off' or (mis)leading you into taking up some sort of offer. It often involves blatant hypocrisy.

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The Sir Robertson Sole symptoms™ - as the "asshole"!

The Overthinking Obstructor - The I Don't Care R. Sole.

Acts like an R. Sole but is secretly cuddly. Reality is subjective and use this annoying style of argument seemingly in every situation. Think they know better do not understand that others do not function like they do. Sore losers and very much adherents to the “once burned, twice shy” philosophy. Cannot understand the idea of anyone wanting to do something they have already done. Love unreliable information that is reported and repeated so often that it becomes accepted as fact because it is information. Terrible on task completion so are worthless professionally and academically. They will likely fret over the task and then do the opposite of what you asked. Thrash you at at Trivial Pursuit, gloat over it and point out what you did not know. Cannot be helped. Trade in abstract humour. May not have the best hygiene.

On R.Sole steroids - The inept academic.

Defined by their innate ability to create enormous amounts of useless words. Some mange to sell these useless words to other Perfectionists. This creates an economy of uselessness in which they rule over their dimwitted fan children. Vain. Pompous. Would lose a fight summarily and decisively.
Insulting tags: Sensitive. "You are not very smart". "You are not clever".
Worst quality: Lazy.
Prof. Sole nominates Richard Dawkins, Milton Friedman and Alan Greenspan.

Robert Sole's Conviction™: Quiet and pretentious asshole. Weird on the outside, broken on the inside.

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The following table shows the population of each pattern

Source: Australian Psychological Type Review and others.

POPULATION	MALE - Aus	FEMALE - Aus	MALE - US	FEMALE - US
1 Director ESTJ	15.8%	7.7%	16.0%	10.0%
2 Developer ENTJ	8.4%	4.6%	5.5%	2.5%
3 Results ESTP	4.7%	2.5%	12.5%	7.5%
4 Inspirational ENTP	6.8%	5.4%	6.0%	3.0%
5 Persuader ENFJ	2.1%	4.8%	12.5%	7.5%
6 Appraiser ESFJ	3.1%	8.2%	7.0%	17.0%
7 Promoter ENFP	4.1%	9.1%	7.0%	6.0%
8 Counselor ESFP	1.4%	3.8%	8.0%	14.0%
9 Specialist ISFP	1.9%	4.9%	5.0%	7.0%
10 Investigator INFJ	2.6%	6.0%	0.5%	1.5%
11 Agent INFP	3.2%	8.4%	1.5%	2.5%
12 Achiever ISTP	5.6%	2.7%	8.5%	3.5%
13 Practitioner ISFJ	3.9%	12.8%	4.0%	10.0%
14 Objective Thinker ISTJ	21.3%	9.7%	10.5%	6.5%
15 Perfectionist INTP	6.4%	4.1%	4.0%	1.0%
16 Enhancer INTJ	8.7%	5.3%	2.5%	0.5%
Highest	Objective Thinker	Practitioner	Director	Appraiser
Lowest	Counselor	Results	Investigator	Enhancer
Highest 4	14 & 1 & 16 & 2 = 54.2%	13 & 14 & 7 & 11 = 40.0%	1 & 3 & 5 & 14 = 51.5%	6 & 8 & 1 & 9 = 48.0%

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