Differences between LSI-ISTj and SLE-ESTp

[guest32456]

Hi everyone,

I just had a quick question that you might be able to help me with. The question is: How do you tell the difference between an ISTj and an ESTp?

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[Gilly]

The amount of friends they have.

[Creepy-]

The SLEs are the ones running around doing everything as soon as it pops into their head. When they aren't running around they're showing off. ISTjs tend to conserve their energy :wink:

[Functianalyst]

I find ESTp discussions on this site, to be highly contradictive. I was reading a thread on a hypothetical discussion between ESTPs and every other word was bitch this, bitch that. Now I see this thread asking for a distinction between one of the most repressed types (ISTj) and ESTp. Makes me question as to whether ESTPs are are being labeled fairly. I remain suspect of the whole breakdown for introverts in Socionics, so I continue to see Ti-Se as ISTP.

Also, Linda V. Berens sees EST(P) belonging to the "Take Charge" inter relation group. One thing that all of that type have in common, is being responsible even as children. Can someone explain what ESTp's are truly like, in lieu of the pretentiousness?

[Rocky]

I remain suspect of the whole breakdown for introverts in Socionics, so I continue to see Ti-Se as ISTP.

... not true at all. The only reason that we call the TiSe an ISTj, is because that's the type it's suppossed to correlate to in the MBTI system. Remember, socionic types didn't originally have the four acronym thing, it's was just the way for us Westerners to adapt to the socionic system.

... and without going into writing a book describing how the TiSe in socionics is the same thing as the SiTe in MBTI, I'm just going to point you to one of my favorite threads.

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[Angel von Himmel]

True! I forgot about the conserving energy thing.

I never conserve energy, never ever ever. You'll always see me running around and stuff for pointless reasons. Whereas these ISTjs I see around, they don't ever do that type of thing.

Exactly, they would rather lounge around and point out the flaws in everything they see; makes me despise their asses and if I was not so understanding of their viewpoints, I would be tempted to whip out a can of whoop ass ...

Summary: I dislike ISTjs ...

[Functianalyst]

I don't really get what you're asking. Seems a little too broad to answer without writing a book.

That's probably a good thing then. I guess it answers any question as to whether that was my type.

[Functianalyst]

I remain suspect of the whole breakdown for introverts in Socionics, so I continue to see Ti-Se as ISTP.

... not true at all. The only reason that we call the TiSe an ISTj, is because that's the type it's suppossed to correlate to in the MBTI system. Remember, socionic types didn't originally have the four acronym thing, it's was just the way for us Westerners to adapt to the socionic system.

I was actually alluding to MBTI in my quote Rocky.

... and without going into writing a book describing how the TiSe in socionics is the same thing as the SiTe in MBTI, I'm just going to point you to one of my favorite threads.

If you are about to propose that the functions Si/Te in socionics are the same for Ti/Se in MBTI, then it would take more than a book.

[XoX]

It is often said that ESTp-Ti sub is somehow more ISTj like than average ESTp. Why is this? ESTp-Ti sub is still Ep temperament and functionally and value wise moves towards alpha and ENTp not towards ISTj. Becomes less ISTj like than average ESTp.

If you take it further and compare ISTj-Se and ESTp-Ti. Someone might say "they are hard to tell from each other". But they shouldn't be like each other _at all_. ISTj-Se is close to ISFj where ESTp-Ti is close to ENTp. So they are almost complete opposites. Almost conflictors not almost identicals.

What do you think?

[Jimbean]

Or how about this one (as in my case):

An ENTp Ti subtype comes off as an ISTj.

An ESTp that is an Ti subtype is still an ESTp, but could adopt behaviors and values of an Ti dominant, as same for the ENTp. So an ENTp or ESTp have similarities when they are Ti subtypes.

[XoX]

An ENTp Ti subtype comes off as an ISTj.

Umm...what? How is that possible Why not ESTp? I've heard of a version that ENTp-Ti comes off as INTj-Ti (which seems incorrect) and ESTp-Ti but never ISTj.

[PotatoSpirit]

Seems to me this subtype theory is still quite incomplete. I don't see why temperaments should be fixed in stone like that, while functions change... the temperament itself is dependendent on the leading function, more than a thing of it's own isn't it? So if the most apparent function in someone's behavior is the creative function, it seems reasonable to mistake a creative subtype for its mirror.

I can tell you that whenever I end up using a lot of Se (with certain groups of people) I think I become more ESTp-like.

[Ezra]

Good topic, XoX.

It is often said that ESTp-Ti sub is somehow more ISTj like than average ESTp. Why is this? ESTp-Ti sub is still Ep temperament and functionally and value wise moves towards alpha and ENTp not towards ISTj. Becomes less ISTj like than average ESTp.

If you take it further and compare ISTj-Se and ESTp-Ti. Someone might say "they are hard to tell from each other". But they shouldn't be like each other _at all_. ISTj-Se is close to ISFj where ESTp-Ti is close to ENTp.

Bullshit. LSI is a mirror of SLE. Fi and Ti are two completely different functions. Are you suggesting that a Ti/Fe, Se/Ni valuing type is closer to a Fi/Te, Se/Ni valuing type than it is to a type that values its own values? That's like saying an American special forces guy is closest to an British SAS guy than a British Reg is, which is utter shit.

An SLE couldn't give a shit about Ne, and yet it is the ILE's leading function. So how the fuck did you come to the conclusion that an SLE is closer to a Ne-valuing type than a Ne PoLR type?

Anyway, SLE-Ti is close to LSI-Se because they both value the same functions, and SLE-Ti is more prominent in Ti even though Se is their first function, and the reverse is true of the LSI-Se. Nonetheless, they're easy to tell apart. I can't be arsed explaining how at the moment.

[XoX]

Good topic, XoX.

It is often said that ESTp-Ti sub is somehow more ISTj like than average ESTp. Why is this? ESTp-Ti sub is still Ep temperament and functionally and value wise moves towards alpha and ENTp not towards ISTj. Becomes less ISTj like than average ESTp.

If you take it further and compare ISTj-Se and ESTp-Ti. Someone might say "they are hard to tell from each other". But they shouldn't be like each other _at all_. ISTj-Se is close to ISFj where ESTp-Ti is close to ENTp.

Bullshit. LSI is a mirror of SLE. Fi and Ti are two completely different functions. Are you suggesting that a Ti/Fe, Se/Ni valuing type is closer to a Fi/Te, Se/Ni valuing type than it is to a type that values its own values? That's like saying an American special forces guy is closest to an British SAS guy than a British Reg is, which is utter shit.

An SLE couldn't give a shit about Ne, and yet it is the ILE's leading function. So how the fuck did you come to the conclusion that an SLE is closer to a Ne-valuing type than a Ne PoLR type?

Anyway, SLE-Ti is close to LSI-Se because they both value the same functions, and SLE-Ti is more prominent in Ti even though Se is their first function, and the reverse is true of the LSI-Se. Nonetheless, they're easy to tell apart. I can't be arsed explaining how at the moment.

I think you don't understand properly where the claim comes from. It comes from one quite often used interpretation for how subtypes affect functional preference. It doesnt mean your claim is necessarily wrong though.

ESTp-Ti and ENTp-Ti should be similar because
a) they share the same temperament
b) they share the same creative function
c) they share the same PoLR
d) they prefer their creative function over their leading function (use it more) -> "subtype theory" says focusing on your creative function blurs your leading vs role function difference. Thus ESTp-Ti is more Ne than average ESTp, ENTp-Ti is more Se. This is the controversial claim which implies ISTj-Se is very different creature from ESTp-Ti.

ESTp-Ti vs ISTj-Se
a) different temperament
b) different creative function
c) different PoLR
d) ISTj-Se focuses more on Se, ESTp-Ti focuses more on Ti. This means ESTp-Ti has more focus on Ne than average ESTp. ISTj-Se has very little if any focus on Ne. They shouldn't be alike.

I haven't observed much about the subtypes IRL so hard to tell how this really goes.

[XoX]

There are many subtype theories and as a forum we sort of made up our own which is not really clearly defined, I'm not sure how useful it is to argue about it.

How can it ever get clearly defined if we don't argue about it? Ok we are lacking empirical evidence a bit..

Seems to me this subtype theory is still quite incomplete. I don't see why temperaments should be fixed in stone like that, while functions change... the temperament itself is dependendent on the leading function, more than a thing of it's own isn't it? So if the most apparent function in someone's behavior is the creative function, it seems reasonable to mistake a creative subtype for its mirror.

Yes the subtype theory is incomplete. But about the temperament. The subtype theory claims that the preference to use creative function more doesn't make creative function your leading function. That the "leading" vs "creative" difference is structural and not directly dependent how much you actually activate the function. You "are" your leading function and you "utilize" or "use" your creative function. One subtype tend to utilize their creative function a lot and the other not. It takes conscious effort to use your creative function but leading function usage kind of comes automatically. Concentrating a lot on your creative function doesn't automate its usage. It is still a tool.

So according to that ISTj-Se and ESTp-Se might seem alike in behavior because you see a lot of Se thrown around. But ISFj-Se also throws a lot of Se around and might look similar too. ISTj-Se and ISFj-Se might look very similar.

However, ESTp-Ti doesn't throw around that much Se. That is why ESTp-Ti and ISTj-Se should not look that similar. ESTp-Ti should look more like ENTp-Ti with somewhat less abstract creativity and a bit more forceful posture.

[Ezra]

I'm implying socionics theory. I agree with it, and as I've said before, there's no need to argue with it. I couldn't give a shit about the nitty gritty of it, like what subtypes are closer to which. I just want people to understand the fact that SLE and LSI as Mirrors are closer to each other than SLE and ILE. Once they understand the theory properly (and not just types dichotomically e.g. ESTp is close to ENTp because all you have to do is change one letter around and they're the same - this is simplistic and MBTT-favouring), an SLE is much more likely to consider LSI as a second option for type than they are ILE.

Now I understand, XoX, but I disagree with you.

[PotatoSpirit]

I'm not really a fan of this math/theoretical stuff... I feel you start with observation, which is bound to be at least slightly wrong, and by applying math to it you make everything bigger, including those little mistakes. While if you just stick to observation, those mistakes will remain small.
Ahahaha ok, ok, I just don't have the patience for it (c:

consider an I(S)Tj as a blend of an ISTj and an ISFj more so than a blend of ISTj and ESTp. something to consider: while Ti may become weaker than I(ST)j, Fi becomes stronger. the sum of Ti and Fi strength in the I(S)Tj is much stronger than in E(ST)p. (static rational/IJ functions.) in every IJ subtype this sum will be greater than a corresponding sum for the EP functions (re: Se creative, Ne POLR.)

Why does the sum of Fi+Ti have to be equal in I(ST)j and I(S)Tj, and why does it have to be greater than Se+Ne? Maybe it's how those functions are used, instead of their strength, that defines the type.

[PotatoSpirit]

So according to that ISTj-Se and ESTp-Se might seem alike in behavior because you see a lot of Se thrown around. But ISFj-Se also throws a lot of Se around and might look similar too. ISTj-Se and ISFj-Se might look very similar.

I don't have a problem with I(S)Tj being similar to both I(S)Fj and ESTp... why does it have to be similar to one other type only?

However, ESTp-Ti doesn't throw around that much Se. That is why ESTp-Ti and ISTj-Se should not look that similar. ESTp-Ti should look more like ENTp-Ti with somewhat less abstract creativity and a bit more forceful posture.

ESTp-Ti doesn't throw Se around?!? Less than ESTp-Se maybe, but they are still Se leading.

[PotatoSpirit]

that's a fair point sometimes, about extrapolation. but the neat thing about socionics is that the maths can be self-correcting.

i think it's also worth noting that if types are defined by dichotomies as much as dichotomies are defined by types, then if some dichotomies seem unequally distributed among the types from your POV, maybe you need to recalibrate your understanding of or at least the boundaries among what you call the types. the same works for calibrating dichotomies w.r.t. types. it's a beautifully recursive and complete error-checking mechanism, great stuff i think. although i'd never expect to achieve a perfect calibration of either since the underlying system (people?) is so complex.

Cool, I do understand the value of these theories once they are calibrated, but this calibration requires knowledge of many people and their type. And by many I mean many... I don't think we can do it well on this forum, on something as undefined as subtypes.

I have typed very few people, and am in no way close to seeing subtypes IRL, so I'm gonna shut up... what I'm sure about is that I look more ESTp when I use more Se.

[PotatoSpirit]

if i'm coming across as pedantic, i'm just trying to be exacting about which theory we're talking about, not necessarily which one is "real" or whatever IRL. we can at least sort out the theories online.

Maybe this is Ne and that's why I have problems with it.

what I'm sure about is that I look more ESTp when I use more Se.

you probably know yourself better than some random guy on the internet! so maybe you're a case where the temperament-shift better fits. but a few caveats you might want to consider: 1) when quadra-rotation says I(S)Tj is more like ISFj, it's speaking to the type overall. not necessarily during the use of a specific function. it's possible a person might look more ISFj overall, but more ESTp when in "creative" mode. 2) model A encompasses characteristics that we aren't always conscious to. maybe you share some similarities to ISFj in that regard.

Could very well be... my knowledge of ISFj is quite lacking.

[FDG]

So according to that ISTj-Se and ESTp-Se might seem alike in behavior because you see a lot of Se thrown around. But ISFj-Se also throws a lot of Se around and might look similar too. ISTj-Se and ISFj-Se might look very similar.

I don't have a problem with I(S)Tj being similar to both I(S)Fj and ESTp... why does it have to be similar to one other type only?

Say temperaments are 4 overlapping circumferences that intersect at mirror types when we rotate them synchronously from a starting point where all the types opposed in serious/merry dichotomy are parellel to the y axis, then the intersection always happens only when there is a perfect mirror type, so for an I(S)Tj only at E(S)Tp because they both share an equal ratio of merriness over seriousness (this dichotomy is just an example, it could be done for every dichotomy if you understand whether it's polarized in an opposite way in temperaments, or shared via quadra values (ex. tactis/strategy: perfect mirror types have exactly opposed ratios of tactics over strategy (think again about I(S)Tj and E(S)Tp, where the former is the peak of tactics, and the latter peak of strategy). This also matches empirical observations because a perfect mirror partner is one that is able to see the same side of ourself for half the problem so that we can share ideas togheter, and another half different so that there is mutual correction.

By the way dichotomy wise an ISFj is more similar to an ESTp than an ISTj(!!!): look for example at the recent post on gulenko's styles of thinking.

[XoX]

So according to that ISTj-Se and ESTp-Se might seem alike in behavior because you see a lot of Se thrown around. But ISFj-Se also throws a lot of Se around and might look similar too. ISTj-Se and ISFj-Se might look very similar.

I don't have a problem with I(S)Tj being similar to both I(S)Fj and ESTp... why does it have to be similar to one other type only?

Because ISFj and ESTp are not very similar in the end. Even the Se-subtypes. One has IJ temperament and leading Fi. One has EP temperament and Fi PoLR. So it seems some other type can't be similar to both. In theory.

However, ESTp-Ti doesn't throw around that much Se. That is why ESTp-Ti and ISTj-Se should not look that similar. ESTp-Ti should look more like ENTp-Ti with somewhat less abstract creativity and a bit more forceful posture.

ESTp-Ti doesn't throw Se around?!? Less than ESTp-Se maybe, but they are still Se leading.

Ti is an introverted function. When you use it you are not interacting with the outside world but absorbed in your mind. Thus you should throw less Se around than someone who is not absorbed in their mind all the time. Now that I look at it from this point of view it might be that ESTp-Ti isn't more Ne than ESTp-Se. Just spends more time in his head analyzing and less time hitting people in the head. Kind of like ISTj.

Some image thinking...

ESTp is a hammer with a brain. ESTp-Se is a big hammer with a small brain. ESTp-Ti is a small hammer with a big brain.
ISTj is a brain holding a hammer. ISTj-Ti is a big brain holding a small hammer. ISTj-Se is a small brain holding a big hammer.

nah...this doesn't work. I don't know what ENTp is in this imagery.

[XoX]

By the way dichotomy wise an ISFj is more similar to an ESTp than an ISTj(!!!): look for example at the recent post on gulenko's styles of thinking.

I thought all types are as similar or dissimilar dichotomy-wise?

[FDG]

By the way dichotomy wise an ISFj is more similar to an ESTp than an ISTj(!!!): look for example at the recent post on gulenko's styles of thinking.

I thought all types are as similar or dissimilar dichotomy-wise?

You're right, I probably meant behavior-wise (I was brainstorming more than stating definite ideas)

[lefty]

It is often said that ESTp-Ti sub is somehow more ISTj like than average ESTp. Why is this? ESTp-Ti sub is still Ep temperament and functionally and value wise moves towards alpha and ENTp not towards ISTj. Becomes less ISTj like than average ESTp.

If you take it further and compare ISTj-Se and ESTp-Ti. Someone might say "they are hard to tell from each other". But they shouldn't be like each other _at all_. ISTj-Se is close to ISFj where ESTp-Ti is close to ENTp. So they are almost complete opposites. Almost conflictors not almost identicals.

What do you think?

I'm completely lost in all of these posts. I didn't know there was a socionics subtype theory either originating from here or elsewhere. I dont understand anything you guys have laid out. I would think an extroverted sensing istj would be an unhealthy one based on the theory that we take on the opposite of our functions under stress. If anyone has any links or anything relating to socionics and subtype i'd be most grateful.

Lefty
ENFJ 4w5

[Ezra]

It is often said that ESTp-Ti sub is somehow more ISTj like than average ESTp. Why is this? ESTp-Ti sub is still Ep temperament and functionally and value wise moves towards alpha and ENTp not towards ISTj. Becomes less ISTj like than average ESTp.

If you take it further and compare ISTj-Se and ESTp-Ti. Someone might say "they are hard to tell from each other". But they shouldn't be like each other _at all_. ISTj-Se is close to ISFj where ESTp-Ti is close to ENTp. So they are almost complete opposites. Almost conflictors not almost identicals.

What do you think?

I'm completely lost in all of these posts. I didn't know there was a socionics subtype theory either originating from here or elsewhere. I dont understand anything you guys have laid out. I would think an extroverted sensing istj would be an unhealthy one based on the theory that we take on the opposite of our functions under stress. If anyone has any links or anything relating to socionics and subtype i'd be most grateful.

Lefty
ENFJ 4w5

Don't worry about it - alot of what people have said is theoretical bullshit that means nothing and adds nothing to life whatsoever.

[XoX]

It is often said that ESTp-Ti sub is somehow more ISTj like than average ESTp. Why is this? ESTp-Ti sub is still Ep temperament and functionally and value wise moves towards alpha and ENTp not towards ISTj. Becomes less ISTj like than average ESTp.

If you take it further and compare ISTj-Se and ESTp-Ti. Someone might say "they are hard to tell from each other". But they shouldn't be like each other _at all_. ISTj-Se is close to ISFj where ESTp-Ti is close to ENTp. So they are almost complete opposites. Almost conflictors not almost identicals.

What do you think?

I'm completely lost in all of these posts. I didn't know there was a socionics subtype theory either originating from here or elsewhere. I dont understand anything you guys have laid out. I would think an extroverted sensing istj would be an unhealthy one based on the theory that we take on the opposite of our functions under stress. If anyone has any links or anything relating to socionics and subtype i'd be most grateful.

Lefty
ENFJ 4w5

Don't worry about it - alot of what people have said is theoretical bullshit that means nothing and adds nothing to life whatsoever.

Damn negativists. Half empty glass, eh? A lot of what people have said is practical, useful information that means a lot and adds a lot to life.

Lefty:
If you really want to study more then try wikisocion http://wikisocion.org/en/index.php?t...ikisocion_home

Edit:
Actually Im not sure if there is much about subtypes there. But it still is a good read

[Ezra]

Wikisocion is the don of everything. I just don't like all this lengthy, dragged out theory. I want the facts, and I want them now. Wiki (and Rick) give them to me.

On a lighter note, XoX, no; the glass is actually half full, and these words have actually come out of my mouth in the last four days, so you are incorrect.

[lefty]

It is often said that ESTp-Ti sub is somehow more ISTj like than average ESTp. Why is this? ESTp-Ti sub is still Ep temperament and functionally and value wise moves towards alpha and ENTp not towards ISTj. Becomes less ISTj like than average ESTp.

If you take it further and compare ISTj-Se and ESTp-Ti. Someone might say "they are hard to tell from each other". But they shouldn't be like each other _at all_. ISTj-Se is close to ISFj where ESTp-Ti is close to ENTp. So they are almost complete opposites. Almost conflictors not almost identicals.

What do you think?

I'm completely lost in all of these posts. I didn't know there was a socionics subtype theory either originating from here or elsewhere. I dont understand anything you guys have laid out. I would think an extroverted sensing istj would be an unhealthy one based on the theory that we take on the opposite of our functions under stress. If anyone has any links or anything relating to socionics and subtype i'd be most grateful.

Lefty
ENFJ 4w5

Don't worry about it - alot of what people have said is theoretical bullshit that means nothing and adds nothing to life whatsoever.

Damn negativists. Half empty glass, eh? A lot of what people have said is practical, useful information that means a lot and adds a lot to life.

Lefty:
If you really want to study more then try wikisocion http://wikisocion.org/en/index.php?t...ikisocion_home

Edit:
Actually Im not sure if there is much about subtypes there. But it still is a good read

You know...I had been to that site once before, but something about you directing me there made me take more interest. I'm totally interested in the relationship styles: aggressor, victim, caregiver, and infantile. I always love new ways to look at these things. I love systems. I'm also highly interested in this subtype theory since subtypes are also in enneagram, and because it could lend more distinction to the types.

Thanks for sharing,

lefty
enfj 4w5

[AngelMaybe]

These are my impressions but please tell me if I am way off --

LSIs are more likely to follow a plan than SLEs.

SLEs are more likely to follow their impulses on a moment's notice.

LSIs are less emotionally expressive.

SLEs are more likely to use grand gestures and giant smiles more often.

Both CAN be loud, but LSIs are loud much less often than SLEs.

Both CAN be methodical, but SLEs are methodical much less consistently than LSIs.

SLEs are more intrigued by a "quiet" but warm person they can open up.

LSIs are more likely to need someone warm and not so quiet to open them up.

SLEs are more likely to have a huge crew of friends they call up and make plans with.

LSIs seem "colder" at first (even though they aren't really cold at all, inside <3).

[jughead]

Seems like you could switch SLE with EIE and LSI with IEI. based on the list...or maybe even all extro and intro types
for ejs they are more methodical pehaps and ips more impulsive?

[Airman]

Since both are Beta STs, I wonder what would be the main differences between these two types (other than what I could read at wikisocion, socionics.com and other sites). And if it´s easy to tell one from the other. How would they be different in behaviour.

[Airman]

SLEs - more guarded when it comes to personal relationships (Fi PoLR)
LSIs - more guarded when it comes to random relationships (weak Fe)

SLEs - can chat up anyone, anywhere - if they want to (Fe HA)
LSIs - want to be helped into a conversation (Fe DS)

And a lot more, but I'm too drunk to care to think about other differences right now.

That´s already something. Thank you Ananke.

[redbaron]

And a lot more, but I'm too drunk to care to think about other differences right now.

that sounds good, let me join you.

[redbaron]

LSI: more disciplined, linear approach to life.
SLE: their actions appear more random. For example, they don't keep a regular schedule if they can help it. Sometimes up early, sometimes sleep in. Sometimes drive, sometimes take the bus.

[Airman]

Redbaron nice to see you around

is there no sociable LSI then?

the LSIs I know are not very talkative, I am more talkative than them, but I´m not so open to people like a cousin I have who I´m almost sure is SLE. this cousin has powerful friends everywhere. He can´t get arrested, I´d bet, because he´d know the Police Chief or something like that. I can´t make as many friends and I think this kind of opportunistic approach (making friends with powerful and rich people only) is a sign of lack of moral judgment, which I have a lot. So if I am beta ST, I´m LSI definitely. I was thinking about that. I really do have some things in common with my uncle and the psych doc who are LSIs, we kind of get along well, though I´m more hot-tempered. But one thing I have seen in LSIs , maybe wrong, is that they can be of two 'types', the most common is usually very cool and calm (probably healthy ones) the others are all the time looking pissed-off and irritated and very short-tempered, with periods where they cool down. Am I wrong with this?

[Beautiful sky]

Ananke,
That was great.

[matilda]

a cousin I have who I´m almost sure is SLE. this cousin has powerful friends everywhere. He can´t get arrested, I´d bet, because he´d know the Police Chief or something like that. I can´t make as many friends and I think this kind of opportunistic approach (making friends with powerful and rich people only) is a sign of lack of moral judgment, which I have a lot.

SEE?

But one thing I have seen in LSIs , maybe wrong, is that they can be of two 'types', the most common is usually very cool and calm (probably healthy ones) the others are all the time looking pissed-off and irritated and very short-tempered, with periods where they cool down. Am I wrong with this?

SLE?

[redbaron]

Redbaron nice to see you around

is there no sociable LSI then?

the LSIs I know are not very talkative, I am more talkative than them, but I´m not so open to people like a cousin I have who I´m almost sure is SLE. this cousin has powerful friends everywhere. He can´t get arrested, I´d bet, because he´d know the Police Chief or something like that. I can´t make as many friends and I think this kind of opportunistic approach (making friends with powerful and rich people only) is a sign of lack of moral judgment, which I have a lot. So if I am beta ST, I´m LSI definitely. I was thinking about that. I really do have some things in common with my uncle and the psych doc who are LSIs, we kind of get along well, though I´m more hot-tempered. But one thing I have seen in LSIs , maybe wrong, is that they can be of two 'types', the most common is usually very cool and calm (probably healthy ones) the others are all the time looking pissed-off and irritated and very short-tempered, with periods where they cool down. Am I wrong with this?

I know a pretty sociable LSI. He creates his own groups/clubs and talks a lot but only on the topics that interest him and with people he really likes. There's not too much small talk. Another one I know keeps more to himself. LSI is maybe more opinionated than SLE overall. But that could just be these individuals. LSI enjoys a good emotional fight or argument over principles more than SLE I think. SLE wraps it up with one phrase or word. LSI will argue back and forth and enjoys more intense emotions. They are both always right. SLE may concede the battle to win the war--his eye is on the larger prize. LSI fights every point. (I don't actually know if that's true, but that's how they come across to me)

[discojoe]

The mind of an LSI is like a chessboard, with rules and pieces, but the pieces are only moved though the LSI's will, their Se. The Se also keeps the pieces in line, preventing them from breaking the rules of the LSI's psychic Ti manual and making sure they move when they are supposed to.

An SLE's mind is like a flood that carries them toward their destination. To ride the waters more efficiently, they hop aboard boats they comes across and use their inner Ti manual to figure out how to operate them, and they ditch the boat as soon as another, better one comes along that can get them where they're going faster.