'First, apologize for adding the the Necro post lol.    Second, this issue is close to home.  I have an ENTP that's very close to me.  There are times that I was on the edge of no longer...|||My two cents, is that the biggest thing you can get from MBTI and Cognitive information is understanding how you are now, and how others are.  The more significant can actually be understanding...|||I'm not sure we would be the best on telling you how to strengthen it.  From what little I've read and understand on it, your Dominate is usually something that your naturally strong with.   I don't...|||I learn best when I have someone that's a good teacher.  I will then usually read the material.  I tried the other way around, and I find that I get very bored if I've seen some of the material...|||Welcome to the forums!  I've found that some people are border line in one or more of the areas.  I think you might get the most out of You might be a ISTJ/INTJ/xxxx if threads.  Each one pretty...|||1) Some SJ profiles tend to emphasize traditional ways. Would you consider yourself traditional? Are there any traditions you find stupid?   This is a mixture for me.  Some things I really like...|||I think the humour from an ISTJ is an acquired taste.  It's in the moment.  For me, I don't do standup or anything.  People usually end up laughing at things I say though.  I've put people in tears...|||LOL, so no notepook writing down times and locations?  j/k  So better to attempt a second meeting before asking for a number probably, gauging how intersted she might seem.|||Thanks for the response.  I didn't have anyone specifically in mind.  I was just wanting to see if any place was better then others.  Like if its a total waste of time if I see someone in a grocery...|||Welcome to the cafe!  So are you from France or just being fancy? :)|||Welcome!  I think you will enjoy this a lot.  I have a friend that's an ENTP and he loves the forums here.|||Welcome to the forums!  Hope you enjoy your stay!  I love old school Metallica, Aerosmith, Enya, and mostly the 80's.|||I was curious what public venues you would be comfortable with a guy striking up a conversation.  Such as book store, coffee shop, grocery store, etc?  Along with that, whats the most comfortable...|||I was curious what some of the other ISTJ's do as a hobby?|||..... *nods head* what do you mean how does it feel? I understand your words, but not the order your using them in Those M#@$# F#@#$#@ changed the packaging/name and/or stopped making my...|||Definetly a LOT more talkative one on one.  The topic is the most important thing.  I have a friend that is an ENTP and the topics brought up are things that I don't have much interest in.  A lot of...|||Welcome to the boards!  I'm sure you will find some great conversation!|||More privatized?  How does that work exactly?  Initially they were all country run Dr's and Hospitals and now some Private ones?|||Welcome to the forum!  You will find it most intersting.  INFP's are somewhat rare.  I know a few personally though.  I've recommended it to one of them, to find other INFP's.  I think you might find...|||I'm just curious what health care is like in non US countries.  I've read and seen things on TV and documentaries.  I would like to hear first hand stories from people around the world.  Specifically...|||Welcome to the boards!  How do you like living in Canda?|||It depends on how the breakup went.  The specifics are VERY important to me.  If they were just not happy with the dating situation, I might need a little time away, but then I would probably still...|||Cautious  http://mgsrvr.com/d9c465ec54c1c86df2ce11501edc5010.gif   Cautious, calculating, contemplative, and careful. This person likes for things to make sense and to understand the reasons...|||d  Definetly agree with you on all points.  I don't think this one will get to heated because we are ISTJ's after all lol.  It's part of the reason I wanted to ask ISTJ's.  I will probably start a...|||The possibility of being pawns is one of the biggest reasons we don't have a leader or a check list.  It's also why we don't want to be 100% for one canidate or one political affiliation.  Our...|||Well put.  Yes, generalizations are bad.  I used to have a lot of negative feelings towards the Tea Party.  Like most of America I was ill informed and forming opinions with little or no data.  We...|||A little bit of both really.  Partially to add something to threads.  Also, I was curious on a suggestion to me that S's are the reason that things are the way they are.  That S's desire things to be...|||No favorite words here.  Kind of a wierd concept to me lol.  That's like having a favorite blade of grass :)|||I can say that disorganized can be applied at times.  A leaderless group will be somewhat disorganized.  I would disagree everyone in it is anarchist.  Although there are some in the overall group. ...|||Wow, he definitely has a lot of dislike of it. I don't know how much I want to post here but Iwould like to give my thoughts on this gentlemen’s statement on it. Frank has definitelynever spent any...|||I appolgize.  I'm not that experienced with using forums.  I'll try to keep that in mind for future posts.|||Thanks for that.  It's something I've been in discussions with a friend over.  I think I'm a lot more open to discussing things then I was ten years ago.  I do not enjoy super in depth discussions as...|||If its okay to ask INFJ's reading this post, for both my curiousity and the starter of the posts, have any INFJ's reading this thread dated an ISTJ?  Married an ISTJ?  Your thoughts and feelings on...|||I, as an ISTJ, am no so direct with my emotions.  Personally, I think that the fact that he is communicating with you more is a good sign.  The more I intitiate contact with a woman, the more I'm...|||What are you thoughts and opinions about it, if you don't mind discussing?|||LOL yes it is an awesome pic!|||So I was curious if any other ISTJ have done any research or discussions with anyone that is part of the Occupy Movement.  If so thoughts?|||The guys that are saving themselves are usually going to be the ones that don't stand out in crowds or groups.  They aren't going to be the ones that have girls going out with them every Friday...|||I was somewhat interseted until they started asking for $.  Anyone that spends more then a second about donating money I worry about.  To many people that take advantage of donators.|||LOL this is AWESOME!!!!|||Wow totally forgot about that one.  Especially something I really like.  Creme Brulee mmm.  Cookies.  Good stuff.  I'm horrible with cooking so something home cooked is great :)|||I usually stay at home a bit.  Think about things a lot.  Try to watch some movies.  Preferibly comedies.  Then when filling a little better I'll usually go driving around.  Maybe get a coffee or ice...|||What I appreciate the most is just a verbal appreciation.  It doesn't have to be excessive.  Even a small.... (Person's Name), I really appreciate when you did x for me.  It's nice to have someone I...|||I used to be very much about everything in order and clean.  Then I got a ENTP roomate and a dog.  I will go on cleaning splurges sometimes.  I am much happier when its way cleaners.  I just have so...|||Well I just watched the Pilot and perhaps he changes over time.  He doesn't strike me as an ISTJ.  He does have severe OCD though.  A lot of people think that someone with OCD is ISTJ.  I would...|||Thanks Niss and Perspicacious!   Niss for some reason the second one listed gave me a 404 when I clicked on submit.|||Perspicacious...How did you get that information for the signature?  Is that a test on here or another site?|||Well first let me say I'm not much of a forum's person.  I do find it VERY intersting to be able to look at different personality threads!  Also the various threads started by fellow ISTJ's!  Some of...|||Hey Buckeye.  The biggest thing is finding people of the same or different personality types to interact with.  Trying to type someone takes serious skills and guesswork and could be wrong.  Most of...|||Is it bad I used a Credit Card to avoid the five words?'