Extrovert-Sensing-Feeling-Perceptual

very much in touch with the here & now, living primarily in the moment
low tolerance for procedures, routines & anything else that stands in the way of immediate gratification
strive to make each moment a successful interpersonal experience
very accepting of others (believing in "live and let live")
enjoy harmony & try to avoid conflict when possible
often juggling many activities & people (enjoying the spotlight that is on them)
may make more starts than finishes because of this, important that they develop a system of bench- marks against which their accomplishments and progress can be measured
relaxation involves "doing" and are very capable of self-entertainment
when learning is fun & social, ESFPs excel; when learning becomes more abstract/theoretical, may withdraw & lose interest (prefer hands-on learning)
career choices often include service to humanity with opportunities for challenge & self-expression (ex., teaching; working in the theater)
warm, fast, charming & witty

good at handling crises
can be counted on to get people to work together
acutely aware of the pain & suffering of others
not afraid of failure & open to taking risks
may trust in luck & put faith in the odds of winning
push for perfection in themselves & others
optimistic
often love athletics
generally up to the latest & greatest in dress, food & other physical accouterments
frequently highly gifted artistically
move away from impending dangers & adversities with great flair
like to find playful & enjoyable ways to get things done

in groups, likely to be influential
like to call the shots on their own actions & willing to challenge (or ignore) authority
proactive in building relationships, often taking the first steps
have little patience with anxiety & interpersonal tensions
learning is desired not for itself but for the results it will produce, the tools it provides & the fun involved in the process
should be cautious about neglecting the more routine, less exciting aspects of a given task/project and about going for a "quick fix" to a task/project but sacrificing quality/profoundness
tend to be very generous and may give too much of themselves, their time & their possessions