hiya everybody! i not been here for ages, i  randomly got lost. just found it again, anyway, have u been able to accuratley get someones type right by just looking at someone, maybe their behaviour, or the things they do? the clothes they wear, anything,? can another enfp just intuitively know by looks alone, is it possible, ?

Watching some of the type videos on youtube, there are DEFINITELY mannerisms that the types have. ENFPs sway and have lots of random hand gestures when they talk....also, I dare you to watch the first few seconds of each ENFP video just to see the expression when they say "I'm an ENFP." I swear to you, it is the SAME EXPRESSION - a slight eyeroll and both eyebrows go up, as if it's some big inside joke that they're giving themselves a label. Also the occasional interruption of their own thoughts to point something out.... disclosure is a big ENFP trait, even when it's not necessary....like if I suddenly stop mid-sentence and announce that there is a spider on my wall.

INTJs lean in a lot, as if to imitate a deep, one-on-one conversation...and -giggles- STEEPLE FINGERS!

INFPs make faces. Lots and lots of faces. You'd think ENFPs would be the goofiest in their videos, but you would be wrong. ENFPs lower their voices and try to sound more serious when explaining type. INFPs actually approach it in more naturally....and all their strange little quirks pop into the videos. There's actually a really nice 3 part interview between an INFJ and an INFP about their types....and the INFP has so many random little moments that reminded me of my INFP friend. >.> That and almost constant nodding when the INFJ is talking and a very intent "I'm listening" expression.

INFJs talk very, very softly....almost universally, they are the most soft-spoken type in the youtube vids. As for mannerisms, nose wrinkling and a slight little eye squint when explaining something important.

ISTJs....look and speak like they're in an interview. Key word - eye contact. It's almost disconcerting.

ESFPs are LOUD....and babble. They just keep going. Endlessly. At a crazy pace.

I didn't watch any other types really....but as a side note....there are no ESTJ videos. NONE.

Posted By sbalbom on 19 Jan 2010 12:32 AM
Women:

ESFJ and to a lesser extent SJ and ESFP women have perfect eyebrows. Dead give away. When eyebrows are perfectly painted on,

You know sbalbom,

I see lots of women with these eyebrows... a friend I know has them. She does seem like ESFP too.

I think you can approximately tell just by the look. Socionics also has a description of sorts for how various types look.

I personally go by the look of the face.

Withdrawn/Unpleasant for I Somewhat more relaxed or friendly looking for E
(vague description) Larger eyes that seem to be able to see farther, and a person you can imagine an "I'm thinking deeply" stare from, for N, vs. the feeling of shallowness/simplicity from S... like their faces aren't used to forming expressions that imply complex thought.
T - tougher/harder looking - people who can stand pain, people who can't be hurt easily on an emotional level... people who don't think in personal terms vs. the softer look of an F (of course, being able to understand and relate to people's feelings definitely has value)
J/P... this I'm not sure about at all. People with strong opinions and likely to be judgemental might have harder jaws and a harder look but MBTI judging isn't so much judgemental, as it is scheduled/organized/specific vs. P for not. I think you can kinda tell.... Listen to your gut (Use your intuition)

Confirm with asking questions, to improve your intuition.

An ESFJ friend of mine, actually looks like an N to me. I think he was, when we were kids, and then he adapted and adapted and adapted to life, and sadly conformed to the normal. So you see deep thought - expressed almost never... not that it isn't there, just that he's conforming to expectations.

I had botox round my eyes once, and I had nothing going on except the vague stare of doom. Be wary of people who's skin looks like a banjo, when looking at faces to type. Oh god it hurt when I couldnt feel the squidges in my nose.

Well that settles it. My sister must be an ESFJ. She's like the ultimate diva and never goes anywhere without making herself perfect, eyebrows and all <3