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| Question #1131992012 | Monday, 14-Nov-2005 |
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Hey guys. What's the most telling sign if a person is ISTp? I know there's a lot of information out there but a good summary of important points will be good  I'm kind of hovering between the f/t part like most teenagers do (is that true?) -- Blue |
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| A1 ISTps are usually extremely "economical". Same rephrased: It is very unusual to find a generous ISTp. Also, hovering between T and F simply points towards Perceiving type. -- Dr. Zoidberg |
| A2 I've found ISTps to be extremely witty...in a dry, morbid, often inappropriate kind of way. If you are close to them and happen to end up attending a funeral or visiting an ill person in a hospital with said ISTp, you just might have them whispering one-liners to you under their breath which would horrify some people. *grins* It's quite entertaining. If you do this, you just might be an ISTp. ISTps can be quite tactless...I can't really see ISFps being the same way. -- Dusty, ENFp |
| A3 Hi All, I agree with most of the remarks made (I'm ISTp). I just watched a horror movie wiht my girlfriend yesterday and I found it quite amusing, could not help laughing at some of the over-the-top violence. Pherhaps that is a typical ISTp trade? By the way, about being generous, I disagree. I donated 5 cents to charity last year. No really, actually I don't give much about money and I'm usually the one giving bigger tips or giving rounds when I'm out with not - ISTp friends. I'm not that sure being economical is something that is typically ISTp. -- TIPS |
| A4 Superficial confidence. They like drama, risk, and physical extremes. They also might try too hard to please-in a superficial way(monetary)(hidden agenda)-have no problem asking for money either. ISTP's can also seem aloof at first, they also like playing-hard to get(unless you link this to cognitive styles like I do)Contributor ISTP is more controlled than an Exhorter ISTP. Did you see the movie "The Minus Man"-ISTP,=sneaky. -- Anonymous |
| A5 Blue, A2 is only one on the money. ISTP's are the type that would work in the EMT field, roll up on a bad accident and see that one of the passengers was decappitated and then start singing "I ain't got no-body...NO-BODY!!" -- MCOX |
| A6 he he- I can't help but to laugh at over the top violence/armless legless man jokes- and I admit to telling jokes at funerals too (under my breath and to my sister)! I'm really not stingy though- I admit that I never give to charity, but I tip really well when I go out (especially if I'm drinking!) -- istp |
| A7 one thing you could consider is the way they handle conflict. and ISTP use to be very straight, indifferent, sometimes choleric, but the ISFP always tries to avoid conflict, it is hard for him/her to refuse, etc. ISTP may be very controlled in society, look for his/her behavior with close friends or family. -- Mihai, ENTP |
| A8 lol i know why they are our exact opposite.... not saying that enfj are perfect.... -- an enfj |
A9 ISTP's are cheapskates. They're very economical, unless drunk and in a good mood because of it.  -- ENTP |
| A10 what does that one guy mean about cognitive functions er w/ev...like how do i apply that, and where did the idea come from? -- maybeISTP |
| A11 There's been several ISTp Q&As revived in the last day or so ... rather than reprise my responses, I'll just mention you might check out the other threads for more ideas ... I do agree with A7 - my brother is ISFp, and although he will sometimes initiate a conflict within the family, I've figured out it's because he feels defensive around us (longstanding drama rather than underlying type behavior) - for example, he'll stick with a job where's he treated badly just because he doesn't want to make waves. Whereas I, an ISTp, have job-hopped across an astounding spectrum of employment ... and in a related example, just this morning I brought up what was obviously an unpopular observation to my supervisor because it's a problem I think I can work on & have been blocked before. I certainly don't like conflict, but I can't live in its shadow easily like my bro seems to be able to. -- iAnnAu |
| A12 I am an ISFP and my brother is an ISTP. It's true about the istp's irreverent humour. I find it hilarious. The funny thing is that I'm often thinking the same thing but don't dare say it out loud - it's just that he does. I don't find istps stingy - they can be generous to the point of ridiculousness if it's to someone they really care for. I think the main difference btwn my brother and I is that I consider people's feelings more before I do or say something whereas he doesn't so much. It's not that he doesn't care - he just doesn't seem to be aware sometimes of how he's affecting people. -- Anonymous |
| A13 An INTP here, well I can only tell you what I have observed about one ISTP, my youngest brother. He is a kind friendly guy, loves to tell jokes,( he often has this sly look in his eyes, like he's up to something). He can keep things in order if he has to, but for the most part his space is a disaster zone, keeping things neat and tidy just isn't important to him. If something upsets him he can rant and rave about it (but without threatening anyone, like some personalities can), and then he is done, I rarely hear him bring the same subject up again. He can be realy anoying in an endering kind of way (he is my baby brother after all). My brother has this ability to pick up any instrument or anything else that he is interested in, and master the basics fairly quickly, then (with certain things), he gets bored with it and moves on to the next thing. What else can I tell you......listening to an istp with friends (especialy other sensors) can be either facinating or completly pointless, often times its just a continual play on words. Stingy, Naah, lazy maybe, which can translates into little or no funds, and whatever amount they do have they try to stretch as far as they can. I guess you could say that they are trying not to work harder, but to work smarter:). -- female intp |
| A14 A13, that is very inciteful of you. For what it is worth to you ( ) You've nailed a few points hehe !! -- Cyclops (ISTp) |
| A15 The three most salient characteristics of the ISTp are, in my opinion, as follows: a laid-back, easy-going, indulgent temperament; shrewdness and astute skepticism, and a bored, blasé outlook. They also often place a high focus on minimalism and are frequently doggedly committed to "balance" and moderation. They have a general disdain for demonstrativeness (Fe expression) when it counteracts these ideals, regarding it as the pinnacle of artifice. Although not "friendly" per se, at least not not in the manner of prototypical (stereotypical?) Fe dominants, they can nevertheless react quite angrily and indignantly indeed when confronted when the rudeness or impoliteness of others. -- h |
| A16 I would say another good indicator of an ISTP is their mastery of tools. Whether this be machinery, a musical instrument, their bodies, or what have you, an ISTP probably has it down. For example in driving, an ISTP is not only good at it, but skillful as well, avoiding accidents where the fault of another driver would have caused one- then again, ISTPs are also the ones to be driving 90 on the highway, passing people on double yellow lines, and actively (not necessarily purposely) disobeying traffic laws. ISTPs also have the need for relaxation and meditation, but some excitement as well, and because of their restless souls some ISTPs indulge in drugs/alcohol. Many ISTPs enjoy alcohol because it somewhat enhances their secondary (Auxiliary) function, which is their extraverted Sensing function, causing people of the opposite sex (especially if they've been drinking too) to be extremely attracted to them. In males, friends of the ISTP often envy their ability to "effortlessly get ass." On drugs, it is not unusual for some ISTPs to use marijuana occassionally for meditative and relaxation purposes. To the ISTP, it enhances their primary introverted Thinking preference. Actually, this type is the least likely to abuse the drug like other introverted types. Although, ISTPs may like or geniunely enjoy it too much, causing them to overuse it, usually resulting in even more disorganization and dormance than before. But ISTPs are strong followers of their own personal values, and if drugs & alcohol are against them, they will most likely have an unwavering "no" position on experimenting. -- Anonymous |
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| A17 A16; ISTp second function is not extro sensing (Se), it's extro thinking (Te) -- Anonymous |
| A18 I am and ISTP. I agree with A-15 + A 12. I have taken to Abraham Lincolns famous quote and applied it to myself as regards my thoughts and speaking them out loud "Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.- 1809-1865. Many people don't really understand us. I like to have fun like the next person but I can take you or leave you if you are not one of my inner circle of friends. I like to be alone and cherish my independence and solitude. Yes, we do look for the perfect person to love if we feel the need and that is probably why many of us never really marry or want to be in a comitted relationship. Its not that we want to hurt the person we love to see if they love us. I have never felt that way, but if that person that we love or have given the honor to marry them disappoint's us by betrayal, lies which and ISTP can never fully recover from. I will hurt the person to get back at them for making me feel emotional pain, which is very very painful to us when we have to experience it as we are not emotional people on the outside but we do have very deep feelings of love and emotions for those that we choose to let into our lives. As and ISTP I prefer to give to people in need, but do not like being used. I can easily tell the difference. Sometimes I scare myself because I am almost psychic in nature but I know it is because I am an ISTP. I guess it is not easy being and ISTP because people thing we are odd. Any other ISTP's out there want to confirm my thoughts on us? -- Anonymous |
| A19 A18, I am ISTp and I don't agree with Lincolns quote, i'll speak my mind if need be..remove the doubt..I am not a fool! -- Anonymous |
| A20 Well atleast ISTPs are straight with you..though my ISTP friend does make me uncomfortable sometimes with his morbid ideas. But tbh, ENTPs and ENTJs make me feel uncomfortable most of the time. I always get the feeling they're trying hard to be high status or be "one-up" if you will. -- INFP |
| A21 A19 Its not that I mean that we ISTP's are fools. It just a figure of speech, in that how we just say what we are thinking, without thinking how it effects the other person we are saying it too! I am older and prehaps you are younger and dont really care or even thing about people's feelings? I do have empathy for people and so try to be kind as there is enough hate and unkindness in the world. Sorry if I offended you. -- ISTP |
| A22 A17 totally agree. Awesome posting. -- Anonymous |
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