Black Declatimity (De)

De – this includes ESE, LIE, SEI, and ILI.

De - a fairly high level of satisfaction with everything received from the environment, i.e. weak Qe. Accordingly, acute reactions of frustration are practically uncharacteristic (unlike Qe).

Hyperthymia and very high contactability (but only for LIE and ESE). They feel at ease and confident in interactions without worrying about consequences (and this partly already applies to the introverted negativists SEI and ILI, who also have above-average De).

Low selectivity of contacts – a typical De-type easily accepts all kinds of people without making communication dependent on their individual flaws or virtues (which can also be seen as indiscriminateness in relationships).

Strives for a variety of contacts. Communicator, unifier of people in a group (especially in the case of extroverts LIE and ESE, though introverts SEI and ILI are also talented mediators in relationships). Predisposed to teamwork. Interferes in others' affairs and does not react too painfully if others interfere in theirs. Open to others in their activities, easily invites participation in their endeavors. Not prone to fixation – De-types are emotionally forgiving and easily switch tasks.

An important marker of De is that in communication and professional interactions this function easily overcomes racial, national, and cultural barriers.

The ability of De to “accept” different people without hostility, while also not “pressuring” them or trying to change them, flexibly adapting to their personalities and, most importantly, not fixating on their flaws, reveals the duality of this function in relation to introverted Qi – which, as noted, is focused on uniqueness, individuality, and individualism.

As for ESE and LIE, they fully correspond to this De profile. SEI is also close to it (it’s no coincidence they are called the most sociable and compromising negativist). The only apparent contradiction arises with the character of the “classic ILI”. Wouldn't an ILI, with their stereotypically grumpy and reserved nature, contradict this highly sociable profile?

However, if we take a closer look at the behavior of the ILI (especially in social networks, where differences in extroversion/introversion are less pronounced), we will notice the following:

• In video games, ILIs enjoy quests requiring dialogue with other characters to complete them.
• ILIs, like other De-types, easily switch to a familiar tone in social networks—perhaps even more so than other De-types.
• Their contacts in social networks are indiscriminate, and the manner of communication practically does not depend on the character and views of communication partners.
• Like other De-types, ILIs easily switch and are not inclined to "get stuck" on anything.

Especially brightly manifested in ILIs is indiscriminateness in social contacts - this is due to both their relatively strong De and their painfully weak Qe.

Of course, the hyperthymic communication style, with its excess of positivistic optimism and friendliness, is characteristic only of De-base types (LIE and ESE). Introverted negativists SEI and ILI - especially the latter, given their logic and constructivism - do not exhibit intrusive friendliness. However, they share the De trait of indiscriminate contacts and, on social networks, also display increased sociability. They tend to have an undifferentiated communication style. So, trying to “befriend” an ILI online in hopes that they’ll stop being snarky and start defending you is futile. Their behavior is almost entirely independent of how much positive reinforcement they receive from you. An ILI will stop being sarcastic towards you only when they shift focus to someone else or when they simply get bored of it. To an ILI, good and bad, familiar and unfamiliar people are almost the same - this is one of the quirks of strong De and weak Qe. That’s why trying to flatter or pacify an ILI is a waste of time.

Another trait common to all De-types is the noticeable superficiality of all relationships, their evenness, without any expressed sympathies and preferences.

De Markers (ESE + LIE)

1. What defines me most? I am cheerful, active, and enterprising, with an open personality and an “American” smile that invites conversation. I easily get excited about adventurous ideas and tend to make rough jokes and ironic remarks. 0.95
2. I am friendly, easily start conversations, and readily express my opinions on various topics. 0.94
3. I literally infect people with my powerful positive energy. 0.93
4. Every minute of my life is filled with a whirlwind of energy and happiness. 0.91
5. I am open to new acquaintances and friendships. 0.90
6. I usually have an upbeat and cheerful mood. 0.89
7. I am often very active, constantly seeking conversations and interactions, feeling excited and happy. 0.88
8. At events, I talk to many different people. 0.88
9. My personality is characterized by liveliness and boldness in approaching new people. 0.87
10. I love fun gatherings and know how to uplift my mood while having a great time with others. 0.87
11. I am constantly on the move, always among people, always on the go. 0.86
12. I have a high willingness to collaborate with others. 0.86
13. When meeting new people, I usually show warmth and friendliness, being the first to initiate contact. 0.86
14. I quickly and easily switch to informal speech with strangers. 0.85
15. I have no trouble striking up conversations with unfamiliar people and feel completely confident doing so. 0.85
16. I often radiate joy. 0.84
17. I almost never have a bad mood—I am naturally optimistic like an Airedale Terrier. 0.84
18. My personality is cheerful, lighthearted, and never overbearing—I know how to enjoy life and share joy with others. 0.84
19. At parties, I move from person to person, not staying long, managing to interact with many people. 0.84
20. My presence in a group often stimulates initiative from others. 0.83
21. I am sociable and relaxed, openly expressing my views and sharing stories. 0.83
22. My presence energizes the whole team I work with. 0.81
23. What describes you better? 1) Detachment, selectivity, aloofness, rejection. 5) Attraction, conformity, willingness to join and unite, sometimes indiscriminateness in relationships. 0.80
24. I easily adjust my speech if I notice I’m being misunderstood. 0.80
25. My portrait would describe me as optimistic, friendly, energetic, enterprising, inventive, and always aiming for distant goals. 0.79
26. I love traveling and meeting people firsthand to gain experience. 0.76
27. I love to travel a lot. 0.75
28. I enjoy visiting friends. 0.75
29. I generally feel carefree and happy. 0.75
30. I am usually in a relaxed and lighthearted mood. 0.62
31. I can multitask and keep several things in mind at once. 0.61

32. It’s hard to change my mind once I’ve decided something. -0.43
33. I avoid interfering in other people’s affairs whenever possible. -0.52
34. I strictly adhere to one model (theory, concept, or approach) with fixed rules and axioms, avoiding mixing different methods. -0.54
35. I am always polite and never slip into informality. -0.54
36. I am disgusted and intolerant of anything bad, foolish, or obviously wrong. -0.57
37. I struggle to adjust my plans and adapt to circumstances. -0.59
38. I have many personal affections and attachments, which I keep hidden. -0.57
39. I absolutely cannot stand people touching my things or interfering in my work without permission. -0.58
40. I strongly dislike interference in my work. -0.59
41. I find it hard to quickly switch from one task to another. -0.65
42. I remember offenses and negative experiences for a long time. -0.66
43. I sometimes find it hard to step out of deep thought, as I get absorbed in memories, emotions, comparisons, and analysis. -0.67
44. I struggle to let go of my dissatisfaction. -0.69
45. What describes you better? 1) Striving for unity, willingness to bring people together. 5) Resistance to uniting with others. -0.71
46. I tend to be a bit slow in action and decision-making. -0.71
47. I rarely allow people to touch me or my clothes, no matter who they are, even among friends or in crowded places. -0.72
48. My usual stance: "No, no, and once again, no." -0.72
49. I often suffer from melancholy and bad moods. -0.75
50. My initial response to most questions or suggestions is usually "no." -0.76
51. It annoys me when someone on public transport tries to peek at what I'm reading. -0.76
52. Compared to others, I tend to be more introverted and reserved. -0.76
53. I often feel tense or under pressure. -0.80
54. I sometimes experience unexplained bouts of sadness or depression. -0.80
55. I struggle with teamwork, especially when quick and frequent communication is required. -0.80
56. I find it difficult to rapidly switch between different tasks at work. -0.80
57. At parties and social gatherings, I prefer to stay on the sidelines. -0.82
58. I frequently feel the urge to hide away, disappear, or withdraw from everything. -0.90