Let's ressurect this old thread
To summarize what the ISTPs said, here is how to communicate with ISTP:
I added some references for the words/expressions that didn't seem clear to me.
Be natural and honest.
Speak directly. Avoid smalltalk.
Ask for their opinion on things.
Ask them to show/explain something they know well.
Ask a lot of leading questions (
Leading Questions).
Offer food.
Communicate with actions, eye contact, facial expressions.
Make banter jokes (
Conversation - Wikipedia).
Don't push them about anything.
Avoid showing emotions.
Don't be defensive.
Don't be too loud.
Don't be overly-opinionated.
Don't drag them into your problems.
If the person doesn't feel good, leave them alone.
Please, comment if something seems more like an exception than the norm.
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I wanted to ask the ISTPs one more question:
There is a coworker/neighbor/etc. that you see almost every day. When you happen to do things together (e.g. do a presentation together, clean the yard, get out together, etc.) you get along pretty well. However often you don't have much to say to each other and you just exchange a "hi".
Is this awkward for you or is it okay? Do you expect the other person to try to connect with you?