A Sample Briggs Myers or MBTI Test

Have you heard of, or taken the Briggs Myers or MBTI test? This morning, I came across a post on Twitter (X) where the person kept calibrating his answer based on the type of comments/hints someone else was giving. It was likely a spoof of a girl and a guy chatting—a “pre-screened/pre-courtship” chat. Long story short, I thought this was an interesting use case for the Briggs Myers test. Below are some sample questions about this test, generated courtesy of PerplexityAI (referral link).
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Story of Kompu, The Computer : reduce e-waste by upcycling

Kompu’s story is not just about an old, dusty computer hidden away in a cupboard; it’s a tale of how to reduce e-waste by upcycling. In the process, how people can help in spreading joy by giving a new purpose to old digital devices. Have you ever wondered about the potential of those outdated devices gathering dust in your home? Through the fascinating process of upcycling, these forgotten gadgets can be transformed into something incredible.

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The Alarm Clock Joke, Feature image for excerpt from Urban Sophisticated.

The Alarm Clock Joke

I worked in construction back in 2006. It was December when I started working on the retail store building, and Dick Silver was the Superintendent of the retail store I was assigned to. This was the era when we were issued shiny new Blackberries. From 2003 onwards, we had used the Nextel Walkie Talkies-cum-phones. The Blackberry was a new challenge for an old school construction man like Dick.

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रुमाल डालना : The Importance of a Handkerchief

In the days of yore (and to a small extent, even today), imagine a scenario where over 100 people are trying to board a bus meant to carry only 50 passengers, with a mere 40 seats available. How does one ensure they secure a place? The answer lies in the ingenious practice of placing a handkerchief through the window (or a hat, a small bag, and sometimes even a child).

रुमाल डालना एक ऐसा कार्य है जिसका हमारे दैनिक जीवन में काफी महत्व है। लेकिन क्या है इसकी महत्ता? आज हम आपको बताएंगे कि रुमाल डालना क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है और क्योंकि इसके बिना हमारा दैनिक जीवन संभव नहीं है।

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