Temperaments in Brief

This description adapted from “Personality Plus” by Florence Littauer

Sanguine Tiggers

Strengths
Appealing Personality
Talkative
Storyteller
Life of the Party
Funny
Loves color
Hugger
Cheerful
Bubbly
Actor
Innocent
Changeable
Flashy
Loves People
Life is exciting

Weaknesses
Distractable
Unorganized
Interrupts
Irresponsible
Too Talkative
Brassy
Self-centered

Choleric Rabbit

Strengths
Leader
Bold
Decisive
Productive
Risk Taker
Independent
Self Motivated
Tenacious
Confidential
Resourceful
Competitive
Intelligent
Strong willed
Adventurous

Weaknesses
Bossy
Arrogant
Tactless
Intolerant
Stubborn
Impatient
Angers easily
Prideful
Workaholic

Melancholy Eeyore

Strengths
Logical
Organized
Planner
Strategist
Genius IQ
High standard
Persistent
Philosopher
Detailed
Faithful
Loyal
Idealist
Sensitive
Controlled
Analytical

Weaknesses
Pessimistic
Unemotional
Unforgiving
Resistant
Fussy
Hard to please
Loner

Phlegmatic Pooh

Strengths
Amiable
Peaceful
Calm
Adaptable
Self-sacrificing
Considerate
Compassionate
Respectful
Easy going
Patient
Diplomatic
Thoughtful
Listener
Mediator

Weaknesses
Bashful
Unenthusiastic
Fearful
Indecisive
Aimless
Worrier
Unmotivated

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