Brag about ISTps here

[theMime.]

That's right. This is a brag thread. Talk about all the things you enjoy/admire/like/respect about ISTps here. Anecdotes are welcome, as well as what you admire/enjoy/like/respect about the type in general. Ready? Set. GO!

[iAnnAu]

<shrug>
eh, we're OK.

[Mediator Kam]

I've never met an ISTp or an ESFp, it's sad.

How are you guys?

[jewels]

they're cool in every way. Wish I knew more. But from the ones I've met, they give off that laid-back, mysterious and interesting vibe. Rebel without a Cause kinda thing But of course, I idealize this all a bit...

[theMime.]

they're cool in every way. Wish I knew more. But from the ones I've met, they give off that laid-back, mysterious and interesting vibe. Rebel without a Cause kinda thing But of course, I idealize this all a bit...

maybe.
but i get the same vibe too.

[meatburger]

They dont let me get close. I've always found most people easy. Throw some kindness and charm and Fi their way and they are likely to melt. And i can see the extent they have melted.

ISTp's aren't like that. I always wonder if the two ISTp's i know even like me. I have no idea how much they like me. I get the impression they think im "ok". lol. One of them is like an ice cold rock. He rings me occasionally and askes me to come over. So that means he thinks im ok. But we wont really let me in. My old friend is hot and cold with me. Sometimes he does open up emotionally. Other times i think hes ready to tell me to fuck myself. I have met a third ISTp who seems to be more friendly to me though.

Even though that sounds strange and not bragging, I think it works in their favour. It keeps me guessing.

[Slacker]

They fix stuff. Although it sometimes takes work to get them off their project and on yours.

They are relaxed and don't rush you or anything. Yay to not rushing!

They make sure there is gas in the tank of your car so you don't run out of gas in the middle of a busy street and have to flag down college boys to help you push your car into a Subway parking lot and call for help.

[xyz]

Meatburger:

If your buddy calls you and tells you to come over, trust me, that's big. It takes a lot for me to call my friends over. A LOT.

[Lobo]

They dont let me get close. I've always found most people easy. Throw some kindness and charm and Fi their way and they are likely to melt. And i can see the extent they have melted.

ISTp's aren't like that. I always wonder if the two ISTp's i know even like me. I have no idea how much they like me. I get the impression they think im "ok". lol. One of them is like an ice cold rock. He rings me occasionally and askes me to come over. So that means he thinks im ok. But we wont really let me in. My old friend is hot and cold with me. Sometimes he does open up emotionally. Other times i think hes ready to tell me to fuck myself. I have met a third ISTp who seems to be more friendly to me though.

Even though that sounds strange and not bragging, I think it works in their favour. It keeps me guessing.

Let me tell you a few tips, though I think that with the girls it's easier, well depends... ok, let me focus.

It's not a good idea to be too "in your face" with them about how you feel. In fact, the best thing is to let them be the ones to display affection openly, whenever it is they want to with no pressure. This will allow them to comfortably express whatever it is they are feeling, which is a lot sometimes but they just don't say it, or just decide to forget it later. In other words, dryness can be a good thing with them. I'm saying this because I'm like the master dry person in the outside sometimes by accident, which I guess makes them comfortable, or acts like a vaccuum that makes them talk. Also, the best thing is probably to say things with a straight face to focus on what is said than how it is being said, if that makes sense.

Another thing is that they might have this unshakable, over-the-top sense of morality in some issues. However, in general, I think they value politeness and respect a great deal. Some have even told me that I am not polite, and sometimes the "I can't believe you just said that..." I'm guessing it would be more of a shock with certain ENFps. So if, for example, you do crazy stuff like licking a meatball so that no one else can eat it, and you don't eat it, then that's not good. At least, I saw an ENFp do it, haha.

[meatburger]

Thanks Sereno. Yeah im never really in their face about feelings. I was all touchy feely when i was younger but im quite over that now. I am quite forceful when im annoyed though. Im not scared to tell ISTps or ESTj's that they have shitted me off. I always feel bad after though. Im actually not to fussed with ISTp girls. Ive handled myself well with them, ive just had terrible bad luck with them actually getting to know me.

If your buddy calls you and tells you to come over, trust me, that's big. It takes a lot for me to call my friends over. A LOT.

=) Excellent. Unfortunately i am exactly the same. I barely ever ring anybody. When i was younger i had far too many people calling me so i never learnt to take the initiative.

I just invited them both to the cricket next week. Awaiting responses. Im feeling both of them are going to bail on me