Temperaments

The four temperaments Or What is your basic attitude towards life?

Choleric

Melancholic

Sanguine

Phlegmatic

Sanguine

Extrovert

Choleric

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A super extrovert Generally the first to speak A good salesman type

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A strong natural leader

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Melancholic

Introverts

Phlegmatic

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Perfectionist Analytical, somewhat critical

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Very quiet Rarely gets angry Experiences many fears and worries

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Choleric
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Goal-oriented, activist, practical Strong-willed, stick-to-it-iveness, determined, decisive Optimistic, self-confident Domineering, aggressive, hot-tempered With leadership ability, outgoing, selfsufficient Insensitive, unsympathetic, sarcastic
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Phlegmatic
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Very quiet, introvert Easy going, calm and cool, witty dry humor, likes to tease Indecisive, slow and lazy, not aggressive Efficient, dependable, orderly, works well under pressure Pessimistic Selfish, stingy Spectator in life
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Sanguine
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Talkative, enjoyable, friendly, outgoing, optimistic Emotional, compassionate Has difficulty keeping resolutions, weakwilled Optimistic, impractical Undisciplined, implusive, has difficulty keeping appointments Restless, has difficulty concentrating Live in present Egotistical
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Melancholic
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Feels deeply, sensitive, introspective, creative Self-centered, easily offended, harbors resentment, moody, indecisive Perfectionist, critical, pessimistic Faithful friend, self-sacrificing Like behind the scenes Suspicious
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An Unscientific (but Fun) Way to Know Your Temperament
The following slides show quotes from http://www.uta.fi/FA ST/AK11/SPE/phpoten.html

Fun Way No. 1: The Flat Hat
Imagine that you walk into a park and sit on a bench. You put your hat down beside you and turn to read your paper. Meanwhile, someone comes