Tifa is empathic, motherly, and reserved, both out of being observant and for being emotionally shy. Tifa identifies the feelings of others, offering sanctuary and protection for her teammates.[note 6][note 7] While looking out for others, Tifa rarely discusses her own feelings: whenever she is asked, she will either express surprise,[79] or quickly change the subject.[80] Tifa prefers to consider all options and take in all information before acting, such as when she does not speak up about Cloud's confused past until she is certain of her own recollection of events.[11] She also encourages others to practice restraint and think things through first.[note 8] Tifa can and does fight to defend herself, often preferring to so as not to get others involved.[note 9] While normally reserved, Tifa still shows aggression at times, particularly when interrogating Don Corneo[52] and standing up to Scarlet.[35] Tifa has low self-confidence and is self-critical of her faults, always pushing herself to do better.[81]