[Raichan]

Do ISTJ's at times appear strict and fixed just to hide their core of sincerity and sensitivity?

If yes why?

[Wake]

we normally appear strict because we are very certain of something. I don't see how that could be tied to emotions, as its an opinion on a subject.
Though others talk about how ISTJ's have a cold exterior and a soft interior, I've often found myself to show the emotion in an authentic manner to know its real, if that makes any sense. Then again I sometimes will just observe, think, and feel things and not bother to show them.

[Raichan]

ISTJ's also have this ''Just because I seem more quiet and colder, it doesn't mean I don't care and I want you to know that'' which is interesting.

At least for the ISTJ I know

[cursivelogic]

Do ISTJ's at times appear strict and fixed just to hide their core of sincerity and sensitivity?

I might appear unyielding or even aloof, but it's certainly not a conscious decision to make myself appear tougher than I am. A subconscious decision, possibly: a defence mechanism to keep people at bay until I trust them? I will say that expressing emotion in front of people I don't know well makes me feel incredibly vulnerable. It makes sense that I would try to prevent it.

[niss]

Do ISTJ's at times appear strict and fixed just to hide their core of sincerity and sensitivity?

If yes why?

No.

[niss]

we normally appear strict because we are very certain of something. I don't see how that could be tied to emotions, as its an opinion on a subject.
Though others talk about how ISTJ's have a cold exterior and a soft interior, I've often found myself to show the emotion in an authentic manner to know its real, if that makes any sense. Then again I sometimes will just observe, think, and feel things and not bother to show them.

True, but for this discussion we would need to know which definition of strict Izzie means. I think she may be meaning strict as in austere...but I'm not sure.

[Wake]

Do ISTJ's at times appear strict and fixed just to hide their core of sincerity and sensitivity?

If yes why?

No.

good point I never really answered the question completely. No.

[niss]

ISTJ's also have this ''Just because I seem more quiet and colder, it doesn't mean I don't care and I want you to know that'' which is interesting.

At least for the ISTJ I know

This is generally true. I'm not sure of the point as it relates to this thread...

[niss]

I might appear unyielding or even aloof, but it's certainly not a conscious decision to make myself appear tougher than I am. A subconscious decision, possibly: a defence mechanism to keep people at bay until I trust them? I will say that expressing emotion in front of people I don't know well makes me feel incredibly vulnerable. It makes sense that I would try to prevent it.

This answers what I suspect is Izzie's question. If so, it's cursivelogic, FTW.

[Raichan]

cursivelogic answered it good