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Anwar Shaikh · 12-02-2002, 02:54 AM

Well, I tested ISTJ which doesn't seem like me in real life. Apparently, ISTJ's are these superdependable types who are entrenched in tradition having a "Well, it has been done this way forever. It's good enough for now" attitude. To me it sounds out of left field.

So I like button down shirts, grey suits and the Mona Lisa. It's really those funny or interesting Cary Grant movies and not some indication of the boring slug which lurks within. I mean I do lean toward tradition but not because I can't swing.

It's a reaction to the recent obsessively innovative 20th century which has made a big mess of it and the inspired train of thought is in danger of being forever lost. I feel the test is not complex enough to coincide with contemporary minded individuals.

12-02-2002, 02:54 AM	#30
Anwar Shaikh Juried Member Joined: Nov 2002 Location: just outside of Chicago Illinois Posts: 8	I tested ISTJ Well, I tested ISTJ which doesn't seem like me in real life. Apparently, ISTJ's are these superdependable types who are entrenched in tradition having a "Well, it has been done this way forever. It's good enough for now" attitude. To me it sounds out of left field. So I like button down shirts, grey suits and the Mona Lisa. It's really those funny or interesting Cary Grant movies and not some indication of the boring slug which lurks within. I mean I do lean toward tradition but not because I can't swing. It's a reaction to the recent obsessively innovative 20th century which has made a big mess of it and the inspired train of thought is in danger of being forever lost. I feel the test is not complex enough to coincide with contemporary minded individuals.