Exploring Temperaments: Sanguine, Choleric, Melancholic, Phlegmatic

The sanguine temperament[->0] is (fundamentally impulsive and pleasure-seeking); sanguine people are (sociable and charismatic). They tend to (enjoy social gatherings, making new friends and tend to be boisterous). They are usually (quite creative and often daydream.) However, some alone time is crucial for those of this temperament. Sanguine can also (mean sensitive, compassionate and romantic). Sanguine personalities generally struggle with following tasks all the way through, are chronically late, and tend to be forgetful and sometimes a little sarcastic.

Often, when they pursue a new hobby, they lose interest as soon as it ceases to be engaging or fun. They are very much people persons. They are (talkative and not shy). Sanguines generally have an almost (shameless nature, certain that what they are doing is right). They have no lack of confidence. Sanguine people are (warm-hearted, pleasant, lively and optimistic.)

[edit] Choleric

The choleric temperament is fundamentally (ambitious and leader-like). They have a lot of (aggression[->1], energy[->2], and/or passion[->3], and try to instill it in others).

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They (can dominate people) of other temperaments, especially (phlegmatic types.) Many great charismatic military and political figures were choleric. They like to be in charge of everything. However, they can (quickly fall into a deep depression) or (be moody).

[edit] Melancholic

The melancholic temperament is fundamentally (introverted[->4] and thoughtful). Melancholic people often were (perceived as very (or overly) pondering and considerate, getting rather worried) when they could not be on time for events. Melancholics (can be highly creative in activities) such as poetry[->5] and art[->6] - and can become (preoccupied with the tragedy and cruelty in the world[->7].

) Often they are (perfectionists.) They are (self-reliant and independent;) one negative part of being a melancholic is that they can get so involved in what they are doing they forget to think of others.

[edit] Phlegmatic

The phlegmatic temperament is fundamentally (relaxed and quiet, ranging from warmly attentive to lazily sluggish.) Phlegmatics tend to (be content with themselves and are kind.) They are (accepting and affectionate.) They may be (receptive and shy and often prefer stability to uncertainty and change). They are (consistent, relaxed, calm, rational, curious, and observant, qualities that make them good administrators.) They can also be (passive-aggressive[->8].)