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About LinkBacks^These are all really true for me, especially the last one. I'm frequently depressed about it actually.Originally Posted by Jem11899
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This is a discussion on ISFJ Stereotypes within the ISFJ Forum - The Nurturers forums, part of the SJ's Temperament Forum- The Overseers category; Originally Posted by Jem11899 -anti-social -common -motherly -incapable of being amazing at anything ^These are all really true for me, ...
^These are all really true for me, especially the last one. I'm frequently depressed about it actually.
you know, i think a lot of other types think we are those girls (in particular) that are materialistic and air-headed that only concern themselves with celebrity gossip and frivolous societal fads. Also like said many times before that we are overly emotional and doormats. I dont think that any of these are true for all of us all of the time.
Ive tried to please a little too much in my past, i wont deny that, i also wont deny that i have the ocassional emotional outburst. But like any stereotype the rest is just hype.
oh cmon im sure you are amazing at more than even one thing! Maybe you are just finding it hard to focus on one thing. We are quite the renaissance (wo)men
yup my mom's an ISFJ and that pretty much sums it up :D
I'm not sure why, but I've never been able to succeed at anything I do, even if I work at it for years. I feel like I'm always comparing myself to my sister though. She's an INTP, so she picks up on things really fast. She lacks the motivation to do things on her own, so she waits until I try something new and then comes in and does it better. I know she doesn't mean to do that and I admire her abilities, but over the years my self confidence has been crushed. I guess if I'm good at something out there, I just haven't found it yet. xD
I'm mixed about this one. I don't let just anyone use me like that, but I do tend to get pushed around by people that I don't want to upset. I think it's because I'm attempting to avoid any drama that might come from standing up for myself. Which goes to show that not all ISFJs are trying to cause drama. :P
Completely true. I don't think there's anything wrong with a little tradition.
To an extent. I guess it depends on what I'm doing.
Not at all.
This could be very true for me. I'm not boring around my sister, but with everyone else I'm pretty dull. That's probably why I only have like... three friends. And that's including my sister and cousin. xD
I think it depends on your level of creativity, and I love to create. C:
True.
Not easily and not often, if at all.
Absolutely not. If people get this idea, it might be due to our fluctuating level of trust and respect for certain people. If someone isn't getting treated the same then it probably means that they did it to themselves.
Yes, unless it's a change that I planned myself.
1. Doormats — I don't know... I mean, I think most people learn to not be this way overtime? I've definitely been this way in the past but not so much anymore.
2. Traditionalists — for ISFJ's I think this is such a stereotype because we're known to be attached to what we're used to. I think keeping things the same as they were originally is important because it serves as a kind of homage to those who made things the way they were before. I have no problem with accepting the new, however.
3. Perfectionists — this is very true on my part, yeah.
4. Clingy — if we don't receive affirmation from our loved ones, it's likely to drive us crazy. So in order to get that, yes, we can be clingy. But if the relationship is in balance this isn't necessarily the case.
5. Boring — I can be one of the craziest people I know, so no, not true.
6. Cannot innovate — this isn't my strong point but it doesn't mean I can't do it.
7. Cannot improvise — I can, although it comes easier to those who are quick-witted and can come up with things on the spot. I usually need time to think over what I'll do or say.
8. Lets others push their boundaries — sometimes.
9. Plays favorites — you mean we're people pleasers? Yes, that's usually the case. But that's because we seek acceptance. This isn't always the case though, by any means.
10. Hates change — I like change. :)
sounds near perfect to me :) ... mostly top half
1.needy
2.overemotional
3.controlling
4.demanding
5.serious
6.anti-social
7.common
8.motherly
9.incapable of being amazing at anything
10. Doormats
11. Traditionalists
12. Perfectionists
13. Clingy
14. Boring
15. Cannot innovate
16. Cannot improvise
17. Lets others push their boundaries
18. Plays favorites
19. Hates change
20.passive
21.suck-up
"you know, i think a lot of other types think we are those girls (in particular) that are materialistic and air-headed that only concern themselves with celebrity gossip and frivolous societal fads. Also like said many times before that we are overly emotional and doormats. I dont think that any of these are true for all of us all of the time."
Mendi i agree.
i see people with these qualities and i think they are mostly isfj, but i could be wrong
Bad thing is, I'll see a personality type [it may follow that]=====>list of attributes.
no 1 mistake is when i see a list of attributes [it follows that]=====> personality type.
I think my mom is an isfj, and i think she is amazing. A lot of these stereotypes do not apply to her, though maybe one or two do.
She says that she is some of those things in the list but i don't really agree on that.
There was one trait that said unremarkable and I think that's BS. Thing is with ISJs they have a really super ability to concentrate on tasks and i think thats importatant to achieve goals and become remarkable.
In the interest of fairness I think it's only prudent to provide my own list that shows what I see are classic ISFJ traits. They are listed in no order.
1. Huggers
2. Turtles
3. Pack-rats
4. Dependable
5. Quiet
6. Teddy bears (and by extension soft)
7. Kind hearted
8. Trusting
9. Loyal
10. Turtles
You people are fantastic. Seriously.
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