People of the "Extraverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving" personality are sometimes called "The Performer ". ESFPs love people, experience, and are lively and fun, they like to be the center of attention, and like excitement and drama in their lives.

They are usually quite generous and warm. They might not be the best advice-givers in the world, because they dislike theory and future-planning, but they are great for giving practical care. Since they make decisions by using their personal values, they are usually very sympathetic and concerned for other people's well-being. ESFPs have very strong inter-personal skills, and may find themselves in the role of the peacemaker frequently. They are very observant about other people, and seem to sense what is wrong with someone before others might, responding warmly with a solution to a practical need.

ESFP is definitely a spontaneous, optimistic individual. They may also avoid looking at long-term consequences of their actions. They love to have fun. If the ESFP has not developed their Thinking side by giving consideration to rational thought processing, they tend to become over-indulgent, and place more importance on immediate sensation and gratification than on their duties and obligations.

They're uncomfortable with theory. If an ESFP hasn't developed their intuitive side, they may tend to avoid situations which involve a lot of theoretical thinking, or which are complex and ambiguous. For this reason, an ESFP may have difficulty in school. On the other hand, the ESFP does extremely well in situations where they're allowed to learn by interacting with others, or in which they "learn by doing". For the ESFP, the entire world is a stage. They love to be the center of attention and perform for people. ESFPs love people, and everybody loves an ESFP. An ESFP is unfailingly warm and generous with their friends, and they generally treat everyone as a friend. The ESFP under a great deal of stress gets overwhelmed with negatives thoughts and possibilities. As an optimistic individual who lives in the world of possibilities, negative possibilities do not sit well with them. ESFPs are likely to be very practical, although they hate structure and routine. They like to "go with the flow", trusting in their ability to improvise in any situation presented to them. They learn best with "hands-on" experience, rather than by studying a book.

They're likely to have a strong appreciation for the finer things in life, such as good food and good wine. ESFPs have a very well-developed appreciation for aesthetic beauty, and an excellent sense of space and function. In general, they take great pleasure in objects of aesthetic beauty.

Since they are fast-paced individuals who like new experiences, they should choose careers which offer or require a lot of diversity, as well as people skills. The ESFP is a great team player. He or she is not likely to create any problems or fuss, and is likely to create the most fun environment possible for getting the task done. ESFPs will do best in careers in which they are able to use their excellent people skills, along with their abilities to meld ideas into structured formats.

They're likely to have a strong appreciation for the beauties of nature as well. ESFPs usually like to feel strongly bonded with other people, and have a connection with animals and small children that is not found in most other types.

The ESFP has a tremendous love for life, and knows how to have fun. They like to bring others along on their fun-rides, and are typically a lot of fun to be with. They're flexible, adaptable, genuinely interested in people, and usually kind-hearted.

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