[calysco]

anyone here ever dated or been friends with an ISTP? what was your interaction like? what do you think of them?

[Capsicum]

Ok the ENTPs have had long enough to answer... let me butt in.

From the other side of the fence, I've found ENTps very competent at what they do. This gets them +1

But this "charm" of theirs... I've never been affected by it. I can see it work on others, but it seems very impersonal. I know a couple (through work/study) and sometimes they'll say something just to keep the attention on them and it gets annoying. Then again I'm only twenty so maybe I'm seeing less mature ENTPs.

[calysco]

Ok the ENTPs have had long enough to answer... let me butt in.

From the other side of the fence, I've found ENTps very competent at what they do. This gets them +1

But this "charm" of theirs... I've never been affected by it. I can see it work on others, but it seems very impersonal. I know a couple (through work/study) and sometimes they'll say something just to keep the attention on them and it gets annoying. Then again I'm only twenty so maybe I'm seeing less mature ENTPs.

i've been searching for ENTP/ISTP relations on the net but cant find anything on it...kind of odd. maybe i should repost this thread in the ISTP forum instead?

[agokcen]

I can't say I've ever met an ISTP. I know and am good friends with an ESTP, but no ISTPs; do you have something specific in mind that you want us to explain?

[calysco]

I can't say I've ever met an ISTP. I know and am good friends with an ESTP, but no ISTPs; do you have something specific in mind that you want us to explain?

i've actually read a lot of threads concerning ESTP/ENTP (seems to kinda be along the lines of, "we beat the shit out of each other when we argue but at the end of the day we still think the other person is awesome :D!") but i havent seen one of ENTP/ISTP yet. dunno why.

the overall question in general is: how do you interact with them and what do you think of them?

and i suppose if you want specific questions, they would be:
1) first impression of them?
2) what is your interaction style with them? do you mostly do things with them, joke around with them, talk about deep things, etc.
3) when you guys have arguments, how do you resolve it?
4) how do you act around them, and vice-versa?
5) are you able to be comfortable around them or do you tend to avoid them? general overall feeling around them
6) do you get along with them easily?

cant think of anymore

[Capsicum]

I assume you just mean "I know them" relationships, rather than romantically.

Anywho:

1) first impression of them?

Seem ok. A little talkative.

2) what is your interaction style with them? do you mostly do things with them, joke around with them, talk about deep things, etc.

They just joke around. Depth?

3) when you guys have arguments, how do you resolve it?

Never had an argument with one. They don't really seem to argue, although they like debate of course.

4) how do you act around them, and vice-versa?

Just normal.

5) are you able to be comfortable around them or do you tend to avoid them? general overall feeling around them

I'm comfortable.

6) do you get along with them easily?

If it's a task yes. If for fun then... less than yes.

[LeelooDallas]

i was dating an ISTP for awhile before he had to move for work, so my answers are based on that and the fact that one of myy female besties is ISTP

1) first impression of them? - Puzzling and mysterious which made me want to get to know them to see what the mystery was.

2) what is your interaction style with them? do you mostly do things with them, joke around with them, talk about deep things, etc. all of the above depending on the situation. For my bestie, she's usually one of the only female friends I have who is up to try anything new whether that be trying out a new restaurant or doing something physical like trapeze classes. The guy was the same way. Plus ISTPs can be pretty goofy at times which is always fun. Oh yeah, there are lots of inside jokes

3) when you guys have arguments, how do you resolve it? disagreements just usually come down to agree to disagree without taking the other person's disagreement personally. when it's something that can't be left like that then there's usually compromise.

5) are you able to be comfortable around them or do you tend to avoid them? i feel comfortable around anyone , but with ISTPS there's sometimes a general overall feeling that you're being watched and evaluated when you first meet them... at least from my experience. and as Capiscum noted, ENTP charm is pretty much wasted on ISTPs but I think they still sometimes enjoy the effort plus it's always fun to flirt .

6) do you get along with them easily? yep. i think they might see us as being a bite flight or frivolous at first but as long as you show them that you are dependable and being genuine then that will go a long ways with getting closer to them.

[Capsicum]

but with ISTPS there's sometimes a general overall feeling that you're being watched and evaluated when you first meet them... at least from my experience

You've got our number there... but it's ok because you all pass the test... and get cookies!

But truthfully ENTPs are pretty good to be around. Don't get offended easily, crack dumb jokes... give us each a beer and there's no problems.

And regards ENTP charm: I googled "istp, charming" and the first two links were about ENTPs. You've all managed to win over google.

*sigh*

[CJ99]

Check out this thread as me and a couple of others where talking about having ISTP best mates:

ENTP - Best friend?

[MOGwok]

One close friend is an ISTP. Of all my friends we fall out the least. And can talk about just about anything with ease. Definitely the most fluid friendship I have, no maintenance, no worries.

1) first impression of them?
Sort of aloof. Quiet, but clearly aware of everything. Like a guy in a giant mech who's playing a gameboy. You know he's there, but he's not really paying attention until you knock. I still have that impression.

2) what is your interaction style with them? do you mostly do things with them, joke around with them, talk about deep things, etc.
Damn. Lots of intellectual talk. Just get each other very easily, and someone who isn't put off by self-confidence, and maybe a little over confidence. ISTPs can really take things in stride.

3) when you guys have arguments, how do you resolve it?
We'll logically go point by point like we're solving a mystery, rather then having an argument. Lots of, 'you've got a point there', and 'yeah, that's true'. Until we get to the root of it. Agree to disagree like Leeloo said if it doesn't work out.

4) how do you act around them, and vice-versa?
Relaxed. My extroversion picks up. I talk more, they talk more, we get engaged in theorizing.
Generally jovial.

5) are you able to be comfortable around them or do you tend to avoid them? general overall feeling around them
More laid back then every other type relation I've seen.

6) do you get along with them easily?
Yeah