I am not sure that this is very accurate...I like being alone and I don't always have to be the center of attention.....but maybe I do? My favorite part are the other ESFPs...quite a ridiculous bunch.
ESFPs are cooperative, "here and now" people-persons that enjoy excitement and love new adventures. Because of their highly social nature, they are especially lively when they are the center of attention and hate being alone. ESFPs have a practical side that allows them to finish work efficiently and are often good problem solvers.
"For the ESFP, the entire world is a stage. They love to be the center of attention and perform for people. They're constantly putting on a show for others to entertain them and make them happy. They enjoy stimulating other people's senses, and are extremely good at it. They would love nothing more than for life to be a continual party, in which they play the role of the fun-loving host."
- Portrait of an ESFP (The Pesonality Page)"They love the excitement of playing to an audience, and they try to generate a sense of "showtime" wherever they are. Performers are not comfortable being alone most of the time..."
- The Portrait of the Performer Artisan (Keirsey)"outgoing, social, group oriented, dislikes science fiction, does not like to be alone"
- Jung Type Descriptions (ESFP) (similarminds.com)
"ESFP like action and excitement, and are able to link together people and resources. Because they accept and deal with people as they are, they are able to understand what is necessary in order to motivate them to get jobs done. They prefer a work setting that is lively, action oriented, and harmonious."
- ESFP - The Joker (Lifexplore)"The dominant function of ESFPs (Extraverted Sensing) is concerned with the reality that is perceived through the senses. This type's prime directive is to examine the tangible through taste, touch, sight, feeling and hearing. ESFPs' need for new experiences surely results from this function."
- ESFP Profile (TypeLogic)
Famous ESFPsReal ESFP People
Arsenio Hall - comedian
Bill Clinton - American President, politician
Bob Hope - actor
Cindy Gliebe - American vegan chef
Earvin "Magic" Johnson - basketball player
Elizabeth Taylor - actress
Elvis Presley - singer/musician, actor
Eva Gabor - actress
Gracie Allen - comedian
John Goodman - actor
Kathy Lee Gifford - actress, singer
Kyle Petty - NASCAR driver
Marilyn Monroe - actor, singer, model
Mary Lou Retton - gymnast
Pablo Picasso - Spanish painter, sculptor
Peter Kay - writer, actor, comedian
Ronald Reagan - American President, actor
Saint Mark - apostle, evangelist
Willard Scott - media personalityFictional ESFPs (Characters)
Clementine Kruczynski - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Cody - Step by Step
Frado - Godfather
Homer Simpson - The Simpsons
Kelly Bundy - Married with Children
Mrs. Pumphrey - All Creatures Great and Small
Peggy Bundy - Married with Children
Peter Griffin - Family Guy
Tim Taylor - Home Improvement
ESFP Career MatchesESFPs are often happy with the following jobs which tend to match well with the Entertainer/Creator personality.
Actor
Administrative Assistant
Artist
Child Care
Church Worker
Coach
Comedian
Computer Programmer
Computer Specialist
Consultant
Engineer
Entrepreneur
Fashion Designer
Human Resources
Interior Decorator
Lawyer/Attorney
Marketer
Military
Musician
Painter
Photographer
Psychologist/Counselor
Receptionist
Recreation Worker
Sales Represenative
Scientist
Social Worker
Supervisor
Systems Analyst
Technical Specialist
Trainer
