As an INTP, I actually enjoy being the first to arrive at an appointment or event. Sometimes, I intentionally arrive very early to make sure I’m there before anyone else. It think it gives us many advantages. The next people to arrive often feel like they must engage first, eliminating the energy I must spend on coming up with ice breaking small talk. Also, I get to find the most comfortable spot or seat in the room and claim it which also makes it easier for people to approach me rather than the opposite. And for an educational or seminar-type event for something I’m interested in, you better believe I’m the first one there. And I sit front-center where I can see the main event without having to look over/around a bunch of people attending for “professional development” hours. On the flip side, not being on time has clear consequences likely to be realized.
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As an INTP, I actually enjoy being the first to arrive at an appointment or event. Sometimes, I intentionally arrive very early to make sure I’m there before anyone else. It think it gives us many advantages. The next people to arrive often feel like they must engage first, eliminating the energy I must spend on coming up with ice breaking small talk. Also, I get to find the most comfortable spot or seat in the room and claim it which also makes it easier for people to approach me rather than the opposite. And for an educational or seminar-type event for something I’m interested in, you better believe I’m the first one there. And I sit front-center where I can see the main event without having to look over/around a bunch of people attending for “professional development” hours. On the flip side, not being on time has clear consequences likely to be realized.