TEMPERAMENT PROFILE: ENFP (Ne-Fe-Ti-Si)

Sanguine/Phlegmatic (S/P) = Enthusiastic Catalyst

Tim LaHaye

The easiest person to like is an S/P. The overpowering and often obnoxious tendencies of a Sanguine are offset by the gracious, easygoing Phlegmatic. S/Ps are happy-go-lucky people whose carefree spirit and good humor make them lighthearted entertainers. The least extraverted of the Sanguines, they often react to their environment and circumstances rather than being proactive and self-motivated. S/Ps are usually good to their families, lavishing their spouses and children with lots of love. Unfortunately, unless restricted by strong moral convictions, they may extend that love to everyone else.

The S/Ps’ greatest weakness is their lack of motivation and self-discipline. They would rather socialize than work, and they tend to take life too casually. Their employers often have mixed emotions about them, enjoying their presence but wishing they would be more industrious. As one executive remarked: “He is the nicest guy I ever fired”.

S/Ps rarely get upset and tend to find the bright side of everything. They are the people most likely to walk into the house with a smile and say: “Look at this pink slip. I got fired today!” They have an endless repertoire of jokes and delight in making others laugh, often when the occasion calls for seriousness.

Unwritten Grace

An easy blend to recognise, as these are the friendly, bubbly, optimistic types who live in the moment and like to have fun. These people like attention, but if ignored are more likely to be disappointed than angry. They get bored quickly, particularly when alone, and tend to prefer casual, fun activities to those that require depth and precision. Although they don’t necessarily strive to dominate interaction with others, they will happily take the spotlight if it is given to them. They like to entertain, and are usually considerate of others when doing so. Because they are so friendly, yet inoffensive, it is easy for someone to think of an S/P as a friend (and vice-versa) after just meeting them. They often have many friends, and tend to take the “broad and shallow” approach to friendships, meaning that they strive for fun and socialising over forming deep connections. That said, there are S/Ps out there who do “go deeper” with people: they may just do so with group debates, shared activities and generally being open and sociable.