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A PERCEIVING Function

a. EXtroverted INTUITION
• as Dominant
It shows up as a seemingly never-ending plethora of theories, possibilities and inventive ideas that the user is constantly picking up on.

Ne-Dom monologue: “I am swimming in an endless sea of possibilities about what to do/experience/think about next and I want to try them all.”

SARCASTIC VERSION : Your brain constantly comes up with 99 pranks & puns per minute

• as Auxiliary
It shows up as a plethora of possibilities that arise to support or expand upon a thought or decision that the user has come to.

Ne -Aux monologue: “I see a million different ways to look at the concept I’ve been analyzing and I want to consider them all.”

SARCASTIC VERSION: Your ditzy 5-year old alien randomly blurts out wires, inappropriate ideas

• as Tertiary
It shows up as a series of creative solutions that may go into solving a given problem or moving them towards a goal.

Ne-Tert  monologue: “I will consider which possibilities will best help me accomplish the goal I have set.”

SARCASTIC VERSION: You’re a dad-jokes generator, whether you are one or not, or even have one

• as Inferior 
It shows up originally as a reluctance to try new ways of doing things, occasionally giving way to anxiety over the unknown.

As Ne matures, its user will become more comfortable dwelling in uncertainties and entertaining new possibilities.

Ne-Inf  monologue (prior to maturation): “It is best to stick to the most reliable methods of getting things done. There is no sense getting lost in a sea of unpredictable possibilities.”

SARCASTIC VERSION: You’re an impulsive, spoiled child acting like an aristocrat, who tempts you to burn your money

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b. INtroverted INTUITION

• as Dominant
It shows up as a keen perception for the meaningful connections that exist between the thoughts, concepts, events and occurrences in the Ni-user’s environment.

Ni-Dom monologue:“Everything is interconnected and I must determine the meaning and implication behind those connections.”

SARCASTIC VERSION: You know what’s best for everyone better than they know themself – obviously

• as Auxiliary
It shows up as an understanding of how one ought to go about accomplishing his or her goals, based on a keen intuitive perception of how various courses of action are likely to unfold.

Ni-Aux monologue: “How can I use my intuitive knowledge about how things are connected in order to achieve what I want?”

SARCASTIC VERSION: You get way too satisfied by telling people “I told you so

• as Tertiary
It shows up as the desire to optimize or perfect upon one’s pre-existing talents or skills.

Ni-Tert monologue: “How can I improve upon – or even perfect – the approach that I regularly take toward my main passion or interest?”

SARCASTIC VERSION : You’re a mistrustful cynic who has problems with authority about their choices

• as Inferior 
It shows up originally as a scorn or distaste for over-analyzing what is obvious or over-planning for the future.

As inferior introverted intuition matures, the user may find themselves developing a keen ‘hunch’ for the way things are bound to unfold in the future and will enjoy entertaining these ideas.

Ni-Inf monologue (prior to maturation):“Everyone needs to stop over-analyzing everything, the answers are literally right in front of us.”

SARCASTIC VERSION: You’re the optimist who believes that the future will be great by just following gut feelings

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