IEI tend to be more idealistic with their heads-in-the-cloud. SEI, on the other hand, are more realistic and down-to-earth.
SEI are better at noticing details than IEI. IEI on the other hand, are better at seeing the big picture than SEI.
IEI are more focused on ideas and concepts than SEI. On the other hand, SEI are more focused (than IEI) on their surroundings.
SEI are more naturally comfortable with physical confrontations than IEI.
IEI are often more interested in the idea or theory of something, whereas SEI are more interested in the actual practice or implementation of it.
When solving a problem, IEI rely more heavily on their generalized past experiences than SEI. IEI are inclined to use already prepared, preformulated methods and processes to solve a problem.
When solving a problem, SEI are more inclined (than IEI) to solve it by relying predominantly on only the presently available information. Essentially, SEI will develop a process or method uniquely fitted towards the present problem, and this method is designed using the present conditions and information.
When developing a plan of action or process, SEI tend to see themselves as "within the process"; they are immersed in it. Often because of this, they have more difficulty managing several plans at once. On the other hand, IEI tend to place themselves "outside of the process"; they dissociate from it. For them the process or situation is something external from themselves.
When working on a project, IEI experience more discomfort (than SEI) if the project does not have a clearly delineated end-goal or result. This happens because IEI have more difficulty monitoring and understanding how the project is developing than SEI because they are outside of the process.
When conversing, SEI types are inclined to communicate in the form of monologues, where each party has "its turn." Because of that they subconsciously attempt to transform a dialogue into a series of monologues. Conversely, IEI tend to prefer more of a question and answer style format.
IEI are rmore relaxed in their natural state than SEI. However IEI will mobilize and concentrate when needed to accomplish an objective. After the task has been completed, IEI demobilize again. This state of demobilization is the natural state of IEI.
When contemplating a task, it takes IEI longer time to mobilize than SEI; i.e., IEI prefer to spend some time in a more natural state of relaxedness which will then prepare them to subsequently mobilize and concentrate at the crucial moments, improving their performance.
When working on a project, IEI are more likely than SEI to break up larger tasks into several stages. Then IEI mobilize to carry out each stage (and demobilize between the stages).
When getting ready to start a project, IEI spend more time planning and preparing for the project than SEI. In particular, IEI spend more time discussing the plan, discussing options and ways to approach the project, etc.)
When describing their reasoning for their actions, IEI (more so than SEI) tend describe how and why they came to a certain decision, and focus less on the timing and initiation of the action.
When it comes to completing a task, SEI are more likely than IEI to mobilize for longer periods of time. Specifically, SEI tend to mobilize for an action early and stay mobilized for a longer period of time after the task has been completed. For SEI, this state of readiness is their natural state.
SEI are more likely than IEI to tackle a task in its entirety, rather than breaking it up into smaller separate stages.
When doing a task, SEI are inclined to work for the sake of the result (for example, a reward or bonus for completing the task). In contrast to IEI, SEI can renounce their comforts and conveniences for this; SEI evaluate their place of work by looking at what returns they get for the effort they invested (e.g., monetary, prestige, etc.).
When describing why they undertook a project, SEI are more likely than IEI to focus on the moment when a decision is made and to speak in detail about the stages of its implementation.
When discussing work, SEI are more likely than IEI to focus on the fruits of their labor, about what their effort will yield. IEI on the other hand are more likely to focus on the environment they work in, e.g., their work conditions, conveniences, commute time, etc.
IEI are more likely than SEI to perceive and distinguish themselves primarily through personal qualities. IEI focus on individualism more than SEI.
IEI attitude towards a specific person (more so than SEI) is based on their personal characteristics (authority, intellect, personal achievements, etc.) IEI recognize superiority of certain individuals drawing from their personal qualities
SEI, more than IEI, frequently perceives and defines themselves and other people through group associations. SEI focus on collectivism over individualism.
When SEI form opinions of others, these opinions are formed under the influence of their attitude towards the group to which the person belongs. To SEI, it is incomprehensible how it is possible to belong to two opposing groups at the same time:, i.e., "you're either with us, or with them and against us."
SEI are often able to form quicker opinions of others they have just met than IEI. This is based on the ability of SEI to draw conclusions about the person based on the groups the person belongs to; IEI are more reluctant to make these inferences.
When planning to complete something, IEI are more likely to focus their attention on the goal itself, overlooking and deprioritizing the individual actions needed to reach that goal. On the other hand, SEI tend to focus their attention on the each action; i.e., they're focused on how each decision and choice is being made (towards reaching the goal), in a step by step process.
SEI are able to change and make adjustments to their goals more easily than IEI (depending on how progress is being made, etc.). IEI on the other hand, prefer to stick with their original goals.
IEI tend to judge their available options by how likely the option will help them reach their goal. If a choice no longer helps IEI reach their goals, it will be dismissed and discontinued. On the other hand, SEI prefer to continue pursuing their current option, opting to adjust their ultimate goal in order to fit the current choice.
IEI pay more particular attention to aspects of a situation or plan that are insufficient or lacking. This can be interpreted by others as IEI having a negative assessment of various situations and events (.e.g, "the glass is half empty). On the other hand, SEI pay more attention to what is actually present in a situation, and this can be interpreted as an affirmative or positive manifestation of the surrounding world, situations, possibilities, and prospects (e.g. "the glass is half full").
When assessing an option or available choice, SEI tend to focus more on how the choice could benefit them (what it would potentially yield) than IEI would. On the other hand, IEI would be more cognizant of the potential risks and potential losses that may accompany the decision that SEI may unconsciously minimize.
