Isfp Case

All throughout my life, people have thought I was snobbish and unapproachable. When I was a freshmen in high school, I had a guy in my Geometry class tell me that he always wanted to talk to me, but after he tried a couple times, and I didn't really respond, he came to the conclusion that I must just be another one of those snobbish girls who wanted nothing to do with a math geek like him. What people don't understand is that I'm just the opposite of that. My personality type is easy going, loving, compassionate, and caring. The What Type Are You? Book says, "The ISFP personality can seem aloof due to their quiet nature. However, they are one of the most caring of personality types."

Although the ISFP personality type shows a lot of my flaws, I think it fits me perfectly for many reasons. These personality types like private nearly to a fault. They have a tendency to avoid sharing their ideas and thoughts with others. Most people consider them to be composed, even in circumstances that imply a confrontation. In fact, ISFPs rarely express themselves through anger. They feel everything from within and can be sensitive to what others say or do. I believe this nails my personality because I'm sensitive and take things too seriously or the wrong way and usually I hold it in; I don't confront the person about my hurt feelings unless it bothers me to a certain extent. ISFPs They speak with strangers because they're reserved; that quality can make them seem standoffish and even unapproachable, despite their innately caring personality.

Another reason this personality type fits me well is because they're action-oriented individuals. They are "doers", and are usually uncomfortable with theorizing concepts and ideas, unless they see a practical application. They learn best in a "hands-on" environment. This is so true for me because I can't just learn by reading a book or seeing a power point slide; I have to learn by demonstration or doing it myself. Also, ISFPs have no desire to be in control or be controlled, and I cannot stand when I have to lead something and have everyone follow me because I feel like if I'm doing it wrong, then I'm setting a bad example. I would rather watch it being done before I try it, which ties with the action-oriented learning. Overall, I think my personality type fits me perfectly. So many ISFPs' personalities are taken the wrong way, when really we are just the most easy going, kind, loving type of people.

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