[StevieRay]

I've noticed that I myself have a preference for fellow intuitives and become rather frustrated and drained by most high sensor types. I understand they have a more practical intelligence for concrete things in nature but I do tend to notice that I think of them as rather simple and I feel rather arrogant that I don't view them as intelligent... Do any of you find yourselves doing the same?

[sarek]

I find there is a disconnect. It probably means that there is something I am as yet failing to understand.

[angularvelocity]

Yeah. But it's mainly within the conversational aspects. The excess of details in some of their stories seems so irrelevant and unnecessary. When some ESFJs speak I almost feel like they add all of the small details because they are lonely and/or want to dominate conversation by filling up time. It's probably not true but that's how I interpret it. And for some reason, I do feel like they lack thinking skills which is definitely not true. I guess I am an arrogant bastard.

[Herp]

I can get along with sensors, and they can get along with me. The only problem is when a sensor is not compromising to the bigger picture or is indulging in everything, rather than doing what they should be doing. Similarly, I assume that they get annoyed when I ignore what's right in front of me and don't try to experience new things.

We're even.

[OrangeAppled]

Yeah. But it's mainly within the conversational aspects. The excess of details in some of their stories seems so irrelevant and unnecessary. When some ESFJs speak I almost feel like they add all of the small details because they are lonely and/or want to dominate conversation by filling up time. It's probably not true but that's how I interpret it.

I don't see them as less intelligent, but this aspect can bug me. It's more pronounced with ESxx types though.
I realize that some of what interests me is dull to them anyway....

My biggest issue with them is not being able to relate much. I may like them, enjoy them, and respect them, but I too often have trouble relating to them. This leaves me with a sense of alienation & frustration.

[snail]

I don't think I am prejudiced against sensing types.

If I have any MBTI-related prejudices, I think my worst is against T types, but that doesn't keep me from befriending and respecting the nice ones. I just tend to feel more cautious around them until I have determined they are not going to harm me. I do this as a natural defense, because of repeated bad experiences. I tend to assume non-T types are innocent until I have a good reason to suspect that they cannot be trusted, but with T types, I assume they are likely to be harmful until I have evidence that they are safe. As I befriend more of them and manage to maintain healthy friendships with them, this prejudice is gradually decreasing. I am aware of it, and I attempt to override it when I can.

[SPtheGhost]

i have an infp friend who thinks sensors are the bane of existence ... i think he epitomizes the dangers of nominalization

[ertertwert]

I'm indifferent. I prefer the conversations with NT's over any other type, but S's are good for a break from stuff that matters (from my point of view). Neither perspective is better than the other, and there have been lots of times where their meticulous attention to small details have been of practical use. I overlook everything (on purpose) because I don't care enough.

[little infinity]

I do have some friends who are sensors, but it's so much harder for me to connect with them. I don't think I'm prejudiced against them... I just don't understand them.

[Promethea]

People usually gravitate to those who they have more in common with, who communication is easier with - its not a prejudice, but a preference.