Who are ISTPs aka Craftsman?

Cognitive functions:

Ti-hero

Se-parent

Ni-child

Fe-inferior

Interaction styles: Direct, Responding and Movement (finisher type)

Temperaments: Concrete, Pragmatic and Interest (SP type, aka Artisans; live-in-moment, mechanical aptitude, test the rules and traditions)

Characteristics:

• ISTPs are the handymen or handywoman. The pairing of Ti-hero and Se-parent makes them good at doing practical jobs inside/outside the house and handling mechanics work, such as installation or repair of furniture, appliances and other mechanical work. Their brilliance often shines on logical mind and the awareness of the physical environment makes them excellent tools users and reliable drivers.

• Ti-hero means ISTPs are very logical, analytical. they are good at reasoning deductions and problem-solving. For them, it’s important to know how things work and the truth of things. They are not easy to be fooled or tricked. They handle life in pragmatic ways.

• They could be distant and blunt on the surface, but they could be empathic and caring when they are aspired to develop their Fe-inferior.

• They are usually not connected to their feelings, therefore it’s difficult for them to verbalise feelings. Most ISTPs are male, that’s why oftentimes men are labelled as thinkers not feelers. Try not to ask them "how do u feel?" It's better to ask them "what do think?" That's a easier way for them to express themselves so that you could understand them better.

• With Ni-child, they have great sense of willpower. Once they know what they want in life, they are focused and determined.

• Generally speaking, they tend to focus on what’s happening in the moment, not the past or the future. They are often a rational optimists who take realistic assessment of what is going on in the world and choosing to be positive and joyful regardless. A great companion to be with in difficult times.