The big problem is that the type descriptions are written by intuitives. So they are hugely negative towards sensors. Some of the sensor type descriptions are downright insulting,and poor reflections of the rich multi faceted nature of many sensors that I meet and have the pleasure of working with and spending my free time with.
Seriously, I know that I seem to always be ranting and raving about sensory types. When I meet someone, I always give them the benefit of the doubt and try hard to communicate in a very kind way. I'm often disappointed and wonder what's with these people. It's not so much that sensory people have tunnel vision but some sensors always seem to have something mean-spirited to say about another and it's often based on their own value judgment. It bothers me. Many don't talk about new ideas and I find that they have an aversion to abstract thoughts. I find (and I'm generalizing) that many just talk negatively about people. Yet, they are the first to claim to be Christian and "all holy" and they don't know a thing about introspection. I truly do accept all kinds of people but I sometimes get frustrated with some of the conversations that I'm exposed to.
They don't suffer with tunnel vision, they don't have an inability to use their imagination.
You're right. I hate to say this but I find that many are very insecure, too. If you discuss any kind of great achievement to them about another person, the first thing that comes out of their mouths is that this one is a snob or that one's bragging. I've even heard words like "Oh, that family is wealthy so they can afford it". Believe me, there's opportunity out there for everyone and you don't have to be wealthy just creative in how you seek it. Instead of celebrating an achievement with that person, many tend to find something mean-spirited to say. I know I'm generalizing and all sensors are not like that but I've heard it so many times when socializing with people. I must say that I've experienced it right on this forum when I've shared parts of my own life.
I'll give you a perfect example. I have an ESFP teacher friend (she's taught children for over 30 years) who is a wonderful loving human being. She has an NF son who is brilliant. He's in the top 10% of his senior class. She holds him back from everything and tries to poison him with all her fears. My ESFP friend and her husband just purchased a $300K beach house this year. They told their son that if he commuted to a local college, they would buy him a brand new car for saving them college tuition costs. As you well know, I'm an opinionated INTJ and place value on high achievement especially when it comes to educating our leaders of tomorrow. I also came from poverty. Why in the world would loving parents offer a top ranking child a new car that will depreciate in value rather than a top notch education that will never loose it's value. I don't see the logic. Now, I would never communicate this to my friend because I value our friendship and wouldn't want to rock the boat. However, having sent my children to the best schools that they could get into (and they received financial aid), sure as you know what, I heard negatives like "sounds like you're bragging or you must have money".
Part of the problem here is that intuitives will look at someone they don't like and attach a "sensor" badge to it, and this continues to colour their conception of other sensors. Despite the fact that many they don't like could be intuitives.
If you look at demographics, the majority of people are sensory. Like I said, I always give people the benefit of the doubt otherwise, it would be difficult to fit into society. We all need friends otherwise it would be a lonely existence. I enjoy many of my sensory friends and they enhance my life in a very special way. They invite me to all kinds of community events that I never bother to notice happening. It's just the way they do things that often bothers me. Here's another example: I recently attended a house tour with an ESFJ friend. The house was magnificent with sweeping views of the countryside and mood lighting that would blow you away. We left the house and she said to me, "Did you notice the vase on the baby grand piano". I said, "No, I didn't". I responded, "I was listening to pianist playing the Gershwin tunes and it reminded me of how my mom used to play those songs when I was growing up. She immediately said to me, "What the heck is wrong with you, how could you have missed seeing that fabulous vase", in the most condescending tone of voice. See what I mean? It's like we live on another planet.
Sorry for going on an on. I just wanted to make a point in this discussion. The world is full of all kinds of people and I find that you must be open to diversity of thought. I am but often times, I don't think sensory people are open to diversity.