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{<b>Can This Person Truly Be This Unassuming?<n>

<IB>General Statement:<N> You can generally count on them for a listening ear, a tender touch, or a brief, supportive word. Their quiet, unassuming posture lends itself to being there for those who need them. Those who require continuous verbal feedback or affirmations may find this type frustrating, but for the ISFP, the kindly deed speaks for itself.

<IB>First Impressions:<N> Warm, quietly friendly, easygoing, very unobtrusive. There is a sedate attraction that makes you want to be around them. They usually defer, regardless of what your type is. One can easily gravitate toward them, often wondering, "Can this person truly be this unassuming?"

<IB>Communications:<N> The other person generally must lead the way and the ISFP will be grateful. They can have many sharp insights to share about others, usually positive ones, but they need to be drawn out. Left to themselves, ISFPs can be self-effacing.

<IB>Sex and Intimacy:<N> It is a here-and-now event, experienced at a very deep level, with little or no need to talk or say anything about it to anyone -- including the ISFP's partner. Other tangible experiences, from cards and flowers to a gentle touch, may say it better than words.

<IB>Finance:<N> They can be very good with money; however, their own self-doubt can undermine their capabilities. Though it's not something they relish doing, they still can take care of finances with precision when necessary. Their last letter, P, can make them a little more risky and frisky with investments. Long-term financial planning is rarely a strength.

<IB>Conflict:<N> Without a great deal of support and encouragement, conflict is about the worst thing in the world with which an ISFP must deal. Anything is preferred to out-and-out disagreement. When finally pushed beyond their limits, ISFPs can become tenacious, and it can seem totally disproportionate to their regular demeanor.

<IB>Commitment:<N> Though their easygoing style may lead someone else to think the ISFP's commitment is fluid or changed, over the long haul it truly is inflexible and runs very deep.

<IB>Parenting:<N> They feel little need to control children though they are usually aware of a great deal of the family's dynamics. They tend to express what is hoped for in the children. But beyond some gentle support they let the rest of the process take its own course.

<IB>Contracting:<N> Willing contractors, who live by their deals, albeit appearing somewhat flexible. A little late or slow to respond, but never disinterested, no matter how much others may be inclined to think so.

<IB>Ending Relationships:<N> In their unassuming way they may not only be taken advantage of but taken for granted. They may therefore be quite slow to let go of relationships.}
