Expressives Interacting with Others

Expressive Quadrant Telling plus Emoting MBTI Types xxFP

Persons of the Expressive Style exhibit impulsive actions in pursuit of their goals. Their reaction to problems arising is rapid and will tend toward avoiding isolation for themselves while involving others. Minimum concern will be shown for routines but with concern for how the action and themselves will be viewed in the future. In making a decisions or offering advise to others, they will offer testimony about how others solved similar problems in the past and will include a program with incentives to make their solution work. They are applause seekers and must have praise from those around them. All members of this quadrant have problems with any criticism leveled toward them or about something that they have done. Constructive criticism is not seen by some to exist. Grudges may arise that will not seem to go away. Individuals can work alone on a narrowly constructed project but they must be around others while working. Impulsive actions or words are seen or heard frequently and can result in occasional problems for individuals. They, as a group, are very good receptors, often unconsciously, of non-verbal signals generated by other individuals. They must see how another person reacts to what they are saying to them because they need to see any non-verbal responses.

Analytical Expressives Mostly Emoting / Mostly Telling INFP

(1.50% Population) Persons of this type are described as passionate idealists once they have found their cause be it a person or an ideal. To understand the person, you must understand their cause. They-male or female-are guardians, usually willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, if necessary. They see issues as real or not real and disdain hypothetical. When they set a goal, they are willing to work diligently to achieve it. Often, they do better at advanced studies then in the general studies preceding. They seek harmony and will avoid conflict. They dislike fixed routines. Errors may occur in facts, but seldom in values. They need to be involved with people and avoid hierarchical working situations. Good actors.

Amiable Expressives Very Emoting / Mostly Telling ENFP

(4.75% Population) Persons of this type are apt observers of those around them. They see correctly what is happening with individuals but often reach conclusions too quickly then seek support for their original conclusion. They work well with others. Personally, they are not too well organized. They have an intense need for deep emotional experiences but while experiencing same, they are afraid that they are missing something more intense elsewhere. Because they are so alert, they may suffer from muscle tension. They are very good with people and especially good at recreational events. It is difficult for them to work under detailed constraints/routines.

Expressive Expressives Very Emoting / Very Telling ESFP

(14.0% Population) Persons of this type have the lowest tolerance for anxiety of all types. They avoid anxiety by avoiding its causes, changing conversation, activities, or scenery. They are fun loving, easy to talk with about, especially, themselves. If something goes amiss with someone and cause or causes are unknown, they become worst case scenario persons. They are outstanding in public relations and must be around others. They have a very low tolerance for routines/procedures and anything that delays their gratification. Impulsive. Generous. They are the most subject to temptation-physical or psychological-than any other type. Live for now.

Driving Expressives Mostly Emoting / Very Telling ISFP

(4.75% Population) Persons of this type have a very low need to lead or control others are driven by a desire to see everything-plants, animals or people-and be in harmony all together. They wish to relate to all life. They are inclined toward the fine arts-composer, painter, sculpture, or dancing. They express themselves through action in their chosen art form. They are the kindest of all types with unconditional kindness and sensitivity for the pain and suffering of others. They have little interest in speaking, writing, or conversation but want their senses in contact with what is going on around them. Schooling has little to offer their special forms of intelligence. They must be free to search and experience while avoiding repetition.

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