introverted types and their physical appearance by victor gulenko
what is this sterotypical stuff? mbti four letters you see is exactly mbti four letter code. sei is normally ISFp in socionics but you don’t have to worry about that here.
In terms of appearance SEI's facial expression and figure are notable. Their features differ between different SEI subtypes. SEI with accentuated ethical component is easily recognized. He is distinguished by a full, round figure, short legs, and slightly dancing gait, which makes an impression of an "elastic ball". The shape of SEI's face is often round or square, with no outstanding, protruding parts. Sometimes the nose is upwardly snubbed, creating an impression of a "duck nose". Eyes are also round. When SEI is trying to explain something, his eyebrows become raised up. Due to this he often has transverse wrinkles on his forehead. Mouth is slightly curved in a nervous line. In moments of emotional conversation, when the SEI is telling about something, he often swallows air with his mouth like a fish.
Sensing subtype of SEI has an elongated shape of face. This subtype is characterized by a sudden frozen, solid expression on his face, suddenly appearing harshness when he wants to increase the psychological distance, putting a person in his place. The sensing subtype of SEI differs from the ethical subtype by a more developed aesthetic sense of taste. His clothes are often characterized by neatness and harmonious combination of colors. The SEI of ethical subtype makes an impression of comfort, as if he has just left the apartment in a comfy home set of clothes.
The most notable characteristic that allows you to safely assume that the person belongs to this sociotype - is elegant appearance. IEI very sensitive to harmony. A sense for matching allows him to dress sometimes in a quite sophisticated way. Discerning in accessories and personal items. Sometimes can look like a dandy. This applies to both women and men. The second notable characteristic concerns his gait and his figure. Figures of IEIs are encountered both thin and full, with a more developed intuition giving a pronounced tendency to gain weight. But, regardless of his figure, the IEI has very good command of his body. His gait is often graceful, sometimes pretentious, with mannered steps.
IEI with ethical accentuation is easily recognizable by active and lively gesturing. A characteristic to the IEI gesture is from himself and away, with opening up of the palm. Eyes - are laughing, squinted, narrow. For the intuitive subtype - wide and curious. During a conversation has a tendency to look into the eyes of his conversation partner, as well as take him by the hand.
The most distinctive external trait or by which this sociotype can be easily determined - is posture. Representative of the sociotypes are usually round-shouldered, may stoop a little, with his head as if drawn into the shoulders and inclined forward. ILI's eyes - are expressive, somewhat sad. In them there is often a note of victimization (of sacrificial nature). It's easy to imagine him being surrounded by a crowd shouting "Crucify him!" The figures of ILI are very different: from very thin to very dense, like the artist A. Dzhigarkhanyan, or even overweight, as the poet Rasul Gamzatov.
In his facial expression there are intertwined wisdom with a kind nature for intuitive subtype, or sadness and touchiness for logical subtype. ILI's lips are usually poorly defined and expressionless. During a conversation, he sometimes puts forward his lower lip, his lower jaw is poorly directed and may even droop. Clothing and appearance are very dependent on the subtype. ILI of logical subtype may look sloppy, as if nobody takes care of this person, shoes worn down at the heels, or curved. Intuitive subtype, on the contrary, is most often neat, his clothes are generally well chosen, very clean and tidy.
Unemotional dispassionate appearance is characteristic of SLI's facial expression, which is often perceived and interpreted by others as coldness, or mysteriousness, or as inaccessibility and inner vulnerability, or a mix of these qualities. This is especially true for the sensory subtype. The SLI is characterized by a smile that sweeps one side of the mouth, which, due to his undisguised skepticism, can be called a smirk or a grin.
The logical subtype has a characteristic "cat-like" smile that indicates a person set out for search for pleasure and enjoyment, at the same time reflecting notes of skepticism and distrust. SLI's face is usually narrower towards the bottom. The mouth is calm and even, lips have the same thickness, usually compressed, while the corners of their mouth are slightly lowered. The SLI has a distinctive gait, which is helpful in identifying this sociotype: their gait is springy and a bit waddling, on slightly bent legs, as if creeping. Figure is usually sporty. The SLI likes consonant sounds, which makes his speech a big coarsely-crude, deep-seated or husky (especially males). The prevailing style of dressing - is informal, everyday-elegant, as well as sporty. The practicality and convenience of clothing stands out as primary above any extra decorations. SLI's clothing typically sits well on him or her and matches this person's figure.
LII's appearance has several characteristics that allow to identify a person of this sociotype even at a distance. One characteristic trait is ascetic face. Of asceticism we can talk for two reasons. First, the very structure of the face often resembles medieval profiles by their angularity, a combination of large parts of the face (usually nose) with a small (usually chin), as well as jaw and brow lines. Second, the expression on his face at a distance is always perceived as completely unemotional, even grim and gloomy. The complexion is usually pale and bloodless. Men of this type gravitate to short haircuts. The figure of LII in most cases is thin. One characteristic feature that allows you to confidently assume that a person belongs to this sociotype - is a figure bent backwards, with a somewhat protruding belly.
LII's gait is uncertain, somewhat wagging. Sometimes it even seems that he doesn't know where to go. In moments of excitement he may jolt from side to side, as if paving the way in space by sense of touch. LII (men) dress undemonstratively, not wanting to attract undue attention to themselves. However, the LII is characterized by oscillation and variations in the way that he dresses. Sometimes he goes from one extreme to another: first dresses fashionably, then come dressed in "shabby" clothes. The style of clothes of women of this type can be called "French" - within it one can see traces of emphasized originality, nonstandardness, a wish to stand out.
A person of this sociotype is easy to notice from distance by external characteristics. However, this mostly applies to male representatives, as women of this type typically don't have any striking external features. The first thing that strikes the eye in figure of the LSI - is certain fundamentality, solidness. A person of this type solidly stands on his two feet, which gives an impression of solidity and firmness. His head sits on his shoulders straight, almost not turning. His body tends to turn together with his head. When walking, the LSI doesn't swing his hands. His hands seem fixed at the elbow, his palms and fingers do not hang. Sometimes it seems that he's holding his hands by his sides.
LSI's gait seems soft, smooth, gliding. However, at times he makes sharp turns and deviates from the previous straight path. The most notable feature of his face are the cheekbones. Due to this, in his facial appearance there is something eastern, Asian. The tip of the nose may be turned upward. The expression on his face is usually static, fixed, inexpressive and focused. Male representatives of this type may have beautiful, lush mustaches. LSI's clothes show signs of tidiness and neatness. His dressing style is usually strict, inconspicuous, not wrinkled or dirty if possible. Men of this type always look good in military uniform. To violations in dress code, when someone comes to their post dressed inappropriately, they relate quite critically.
The ESI can be recognized by a characteristic piercing gaze and facial expression that shows notes of alertness and readiness to show resistance. When the ESI submerges into his own thoughts, he can stare directly at an object or a person. With this, his face reflects confusion due to uncertainty of the situation in which he has found himself. When the ESI looks at a person and his look is returned, he often diverts, casts aside his gaze. Can hold in one position for a long time. ESI's lips are usually not narrow but somewhat plump, and tightly compressed.
His face is usually smoothly organized, with no sharp protruding cheekbones. If the ethical component is accentuated in the ESI, the facial expression usually expresses discontent, critical attitude, at times even anger. The figures of ESI are varied, from thin, elongated, with long legs, even ballerina-like, to dense, stately, with broad shoulders. Strict elegance is characteristic of the way the ESI dresses, with a tone of formality being almost always present, both when the ESI is outside and when he's receiving guests at home. ESI's clothes are never untidy: he is always organized, pulled-up, has a straight bearing, not relaxed. There is a tendency towards folklore for this sociotype.
The most reliable characteristic which allows to identify EII sociotype by appearance - is a dispassionate face. The classic features of his appearance resemble the faces of saints and martyrs from ancient icons. EII's nose is often straight and elongated, not protruding much above the plane of the face. The face itself is usually of the correct oval shape and may show notes of suffering. His face never shows any boisterous positive emotions. It can only smile. At a distance, the expression on EII's face seems to show a silent reproach towards everything negative that is happening around him. The same is expressed in the tone of his voice.
The ethical subtype of EII usually has a thin, ascetic figure. Movements are sharp, quite mobile. For EIIs of intuitive subtype, the figure is often full and flabby, with somewhat awkward movements. The facial characteristics for intuitive subtype deviate from the canonical model. EII's gait has the following peculiarity: his feet don't get lifted far from the ground, moving almost parallel to the floor. Due to taking small steps his gait appears festinating. In the way the EII dresses there are observable extremes. On the one hand, he doesn't like to stand out and prefers a modest but tasteful look (ethical subtype). On the other hand, he can dress up very brightly, showily, following the fashion trends. The latter is typical for EII of intuitive subtype.
