How common is the INTP type?
3.17), only about 1 in every 100 people is INTP. Using somewhat different figures from Lawrence, _People Types & Tiger Stripes_ (see question 3.17), the figure could be as high as about 2.5 in every 100 people. In any case, it is clear that INTPs are rare, which probably accounts for the sense of alienation many INTPs report. The INTP type is slightly more common among males than among females. See also question 3.9. 2.7 What types are best for relationships with INTPs? This question is asked often on the list, because INTPs seem to have special difficulty forming relationships of any kind. Their tendency to ignore or misinterpret common social cues hampers entry into many social milieus, and their disdain for the social lubricant of “small talk” prematurely betrays their intensity (an intensity which, in the initial stages of a relationship, can be disconcerting and can make them appear unapproachable, even arrogant). Their characteristic emotional unexpressiveness makes maintaining c
