san·guine

/ˈsaNGɡwən/
adjective
 1.optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult
situation:"he is sanguine about prospects for the global
economy"synonyms:optimistic, bullish, hopeful, buoyant, positive, ... moreanto
nyms:pessimistic, gloomy
 2.blood-red.
noun
 1.a blood-red color.
Synonyms for sanguine

 buoyant
 cheerful
 confident
 enthusiastic
 hopeful
 upbeat
 positive
 animated
 assured
 expectant
 lively
 secure
 self-assured
 self-confident
 spirited
 undoubtful

Sanguine

In a nutshell...
Sanguine people are boisterous, bubbly, chatty, openly emotional, social extroverts.
Social
Sanguines find social interactions with faces both familiar and unfamiliar invigorating.
This is how they recharge, and time alone - while sometimes desirable - can bore them
quickly.

The more people they're surrounded by, the better they feel, and they're not picky
about who they get to know. They enjoy having many, many friends.

While sanguines enjoy being around other people, it's largely because they enjoy the
attention of others and feel good about the fact that they are not lonely.

They are talkers more than they are listeners.

They may move away from friends that they consider to be boring or dull.

They are bubbly, fun-loving, extroverted people-people who are always in the mood for
a good time. They love wild nights out.

They make friends quickly, and they'll cheerily talk to strangers. People of the
melancholic temperament might perceive a room of twenty strangers as frightening or
uncomfortable, while a sanguine might see them as opportunities to meet new friends.

They are not picky, and will usually like more things than they dislike. They tend to
enjoy things that are trendy, popular, and so on.

They enjoy social situations, and believe that everyone else would too. They're likely to
convince people to come along with things like 'come on, you'll enjoy it!' or 'you don't
know what you're missing!'

Being friends with a Sanguine is often as simple as knowing each other's face and
name.

They aren't particularly trustworthy... as they'll be too eager to spill secrets with others,
and their general flightiness can make them unreliable as they're likely to get easily
distracted by other things.

Expressive
They are talkative, and speak in a friendly, energetic, playful kind of way; they're often
charismatic, and when interacting with them, you can feel like you've known them all
your life.

They are very emotional, and their emotions can be extreme but fleeting. They are the
sorts who will be screaming "I HATE YOU I HATE YOU!!" one day, then mere hours
 later, they'll be profusely apologising about it, then expecting everything to all be water
under the bridge after that.

They are quick to 'forgive and forget' - and expect others to do the same - because
they live in the moment rather than dwelling in the past.

They tend to have open senses of humour (rather than dry or subtle humour), and
laugh and smile often and clearly.

They may tease others in a 'playful' way, expecting them not to 'take it so seriously'.

They are very show-offy and have high self-esteem. They're prone to bragging, in a
'look how amazing I am!!' kind of way rather than 'I am better than you' (which is more
choleric).

They are extreme in their emotions, and may go through stages of melodramatic misery
and self-loathing as well.

They can be very easy-going, suggesting that more serious people 'mellow out' or 'take
a chill pill'.

Sanguines can be great motivators, as they'll enthusiastically encourage others towards

action, and they see things positively, optimistically, and would convince others to see
things that way too.

They are naturally physical with others, very 'touchy-feely', openly expressing their
affection through hugs and stroking and grabbing shoulders and things like that.

They could not be said to be neat and tidy. They live in the moment, which can lead to
poor planning or disorganisation, messiness.

Attention-Seeking
They love attention. They desire to be in the spotlight, and for people to compliment
and praise them. Everyone loves compliments, but sanguines will go out of their way to
get them.

They are often performers, party animals, drama queens.

They wish to fit in and be popular. Or, they'll seek to be Different in a way that will
make them remarkable.

The embarrassment of making a fool of themselves is outweighed by the pleasure of

putting on a show. They will go to extraordinary lengths to add the life they feel is
missing from any party, such as dancing on tables, eating food off the ground, etc.
 Of course, the reason they'd do silly things isn't JUST to get attention. They do these
things because them find them amusing themselves.

They require constant entertainment, and will complain about being bored if they are
not sufficiently entertained, often at another person who's failing to entertain them.

They will show off their abilities to others in order to get praise.

They are dramatic, and will exaggerate to make things seem more extreme than they
are.

They have a tendency to be vain, and to care about how they look.

If nobody is paying attention to them, they will barge into a conversation or say
something in order to attract some attention. They are very uncomfortable being left
out.

Role
In our distant past, the sanguine members of the pack might have played a supportive,
encouraging, social role. They would have been the glue that kept the group together.

In modern society, you might see them as entertainers, singers, dancers, or perhaps
simply as the energetic people at parties. In fantasy, they might be Bards.

chol·er·ic
/ˈkälərik/
adjective

 1.bad-tempered or irritable.

Choleric Personality Type

Traits Explained
One of the most ancient theories of personality types that was used to
evaluate people was based on specific temperaments. Each temperament in
Greek and Arabic medicine was based on specific physical fluids in the body.
If one of those fluids was dominate over the others, then that was the
personality type you had.
If you had the choleric personality type, then it wasn’t because you were
diagnosed with cholera. It was because your yellow bile was the predominant
fluid in your body. That yellow bile would then determine your psychological
type and your temperament.

What Does It Mean to Have a Choleric

Personality?
People who have this personality type today tend to have higher levels of
testosterone present in their bodies. Although it is usually assigned to those
with a male gender, it does occur in women as well. Most people who have a
choleric personality are active, quick-tempered, strong-willed, and impatient.

A majority of people with this personality type are extroverts, but there are
certain introverts who have this personality type as well. In the Meyers-Briggs
personality test, the most common type of introvert who would have a choleric
personality is the INTJ.

People who have this personality type also tend to be independent. They
prefer to work on their own or on a team which allows them to work
independently from others. These people are confident in the decisions they
make, practical in their choices, and they don’t hesitate when key issues
require action.

They are also active people who enjoy the process of staying fit mentally and
physically. There is a tendency to be athletic, which can turn into a career for
some. They want to be in charge, be the captain of the team, and will be
aggressive in obtaining, then maintaining that role. They don’t panic under
pressure, but that can also make them seem like they are unsympathetic at
times.

Finding the Strengths of the Choleric

Personality Type
1. Optimism
People with this personality type tend to see the whole picture. They focus on
their goals to create positive outcomes whenever possible. Even when
something negative is lurking around, they tend to look at events in an
optimistic way through their goal-oriented approach.
2. Leadership
People who have the choleric personality type are born leaders. Their desire
to be active allows them to engage with others at a core level. They’re willing
to make changes when the situation calls for it, while still knowing when the
time is right to let others learn. They aren’t afraid to delegate tasks to others or
help teach specific skills to let others finds success.
3. Decisive
People with this personality tend to make quick choices. Most of their
decisions tend to be correct. On the off occasion when the wrong choice is
made, they move to make things right as quickly as possible. They are also
willing to correct others if they feel like something wrong is going on. Their
strong will can be uncomfortable for others at times, especially in social
situations, because they don’t care about the rules of engagement. If
something needs to be fixed, then they fix it.
4. Motivational
Choleric personalities set goals constantly. They encourage their teams to
work together, which is a skill that comes home with them as well. That makes
these people very reliable, showing up when they are needed to push others
toward a positive conclusion. Their independent nature allows them to
succeed when there are numerous friends or only a handful around at any
given time.
Finding the Weaknesses of the Choleric
Personality Type
1. Details
People with this personality type tend to focus on the big picture only. They
want to make fast decisions to maintain forward momentum toward that goal.
Because of that haste, they can sometimes overlook or analyze details that
are required for individual goal steps. That leads to mistakes, which can
impact the quality of the work they perform.
2. Manipulation
Choleric personalities are extremely good at manipulating others. They push
people who make mistakes in their eyes to the limit, often driving them away.
Then they create emotional circumstances which place the blame on the
person being pushed away. It is not uncommon for this personality type to
create false results, which make it look like goals were achieved, and then be
able to live in that fantasy world for quite some time.
3. Overbearing
People who have this personality type are constantly pushing others to be
their best. They leave no room for other people to breathe. Results are
expected, and they want them constantly. This creates an environment where
everyone is busy all of the time. They are intolerant of interruptions or
setbacks, preferring a “tough love” environment where the negative tends to
be the primary focus of feedback.
4. Narcissism
This personality type sees high levels of narcissism because the choleric
personality sees itself as the most important contributor to the team. They are
the ones with the ideas. They set the goals. They see the bigger picture. That
makes them better than the average person. If left unchecked, someone with
a choleric personality can put themselves on such a high pedestal that they
believe there is nothing that they could do that is wrong. They refuse to
apologize for anything, manipulate the emotions of others, and blame others
for any shortcomings that might be detected on their radar.
Lessons Learned from the Choleric
Personality Type
People who have the choleric personality type have a strong drive. Their
energy levels seem to be almost limitless. Although they are often quick to be
egotistical, which can lead to future problems, this personality type can also
be inspirational. Their confidence rubs off on others, creating mutual levels of
success that might not be available to other personality types.

It is important to recognize the aggression which occurs with this personality

type. People can become too aggressive with their personality, driving others
away despite the potential gains everyone could achieve. Even though they’ll
redefine success from an independent perspective, overly aggressive
personalities could find themselves isolated and alone.

By keeping the weaknesses in check, the strengths of this personality type

can shine through, helping the world to become a better place for everyone.

Synonyms for choleric

 irascible
 peevish
 quick-tempered

Synonyms for quick-tempered

 choleric
  cranky
 cross
 excitable
 fiery
 hot-tempered
 impatient
 impulsive
 inflammable
 irascible
 irritable
 passionate
 peppery
 petulant
 quarrelsome
 ratty
 sensitive
 short-tempered
 shrewish
 splenetic
 temperamental
 testy
 waspish


mel·an·chol·y
/ˈmelənˌkälē/
noun

 1.a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause:"an air

of melancholy surrounded him"
adjective
 1.having a feeling of melancholy; sad and pensive:"she felt a
little melancholy"
Synonyms for melancholy

 gloomy
 grim
 mournful
 pensive
 somber
 sorrowful
 trite
 wistful
 blue
 down
 downbeat
 downcast
 low
 moody
 dejected
 despondent
 destroyed
 disconsolate
 dismal
 dispirited
 doleful
 dolorous
 down and out
 down in the dumps
 down in the mouth
 downhearted
 dragged
 droopy
 funereal
 glum
 heavyhearted
 in blue funk
 joyless
 lachrymose
 low-spirited
 lugubrious
 mirthless
 miserable
 moony
 saddened
 saddening
 sorry
 torn up
 unhappy
 wet blanket
 woebegone
 woeful

phleg·mat·ic
/fleɡˈmadik/
adjective

 1.(of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm

disposition:"the phlegmatic British character"

phlegmatic
or phleg·mat·i·cal

adjective
not easily excited to action or display of emotion; apathetic; sluggish.
self-possessed, calm, or composed.
of the nature of or abounding in the humor phlegm.

Synonyms for phlegmatic

 along for the ride

 apathetic
 blah
 cold
 cool
 deadpan
 desensitized
 disinterested
 dispassionate
 dull
 emotionless
 flat
 frigid
 groggy
 indifferent
 lethargic
 lifeless
 listless
 passionless
 passive
 sluggish
 uncompassionate
 undemonstrative
 unexcitable
 unfeeling
 uninvolved
 unresponsive

7 Melancholy Personality Traits

Melancholic personality or melancholy personality is one of the four fundamental types
of personality. According to a proto-psychological theory, the four fundamental
personality types are sanguine, choleric, melancholic and phlegmatic. Sanguine
personality is marked by sociable skills and pleasure seeking attitude, choleric
personality is marked by ambition and leadership, melancholic personality is marked by
analytical mind and calmness and phlegmatic personality is marked by peacefulness
and a relaxed approach to life.

The term melancholy here doesn’t mean pensiveness or sadness. It actually is a type of
personality that has many traits. Here are the common and some uncommon
melancholy personality traits.

1. A melancholic person has a calm, quiet and patient personality. Men and women
share the same melancholy personality traits. They would appear to be very soft, often
silent even in crowded places or situations where there is frantic activity. There is a
certain degree of contentment that is apparent in their demeanor. They are extremely
patient and they have a very harmless approach towards life.

2. A melancholic person is an ideal member of the society as it has been for centuries.
A melancholic man or woman loves societal order, hierarchy, family, friends and
relatives and is comfortable with the role that he or she has in the larger scheme of
things. Such a person will find comfort in the fact that there is social order, everyone has
a role and he or she has a set of certain rights and duties. He or she would be very
family-loving, will take care of the near and dear ones, will attend to all the duties that
have been allotted to them and cater to everything that is considered to be an
expectation. They would never get bored with the mundane humdrum of life as they find
peace in that very same approach towards life.

3. A melancholic person has a penchant for details. Such people are very good with
remembering things which could be the birthdays of friends, names of people they have
met or just an odd detail in a spreadsheet. They will focus on everything around them
that needs their attention and they would remember them. The power of recapitulation is
the most potent in melancholy personality among other fundamental personality types.

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4. A melancholic person is perfectly at ease with routines. They don’t like surprises.
Anything that is sporadic or threatens to ruin their plans or schedules will make them
uncomfortable. They find peace when they know there is social order, certain laws,
hierarchies and that they have to do their bit. They don’t see families or friends, social
commitments or even routines as a lack of option, luxury of time or dearth of flexibility.
They don’t feel held back or chained down with the various relations and commitments
of societal lives. They would not like a life to be lead in any other way. These
melancholy personality traits make such people effective employees, great family
heads, dutiful spouses, helpful friends and very cordial members of the society.

5. Their penchant for order makes them honest taxpaying citizens and they are averse
to everything that challenges the social order which makes them quite righteous.
However, there are exceptions because people don’t have only one type of personality.
Almost every human being has a clubbed personality which can be broken down to
many fundamentals and thus it is not accurate to state that every person with a
melancholic personality is good and can never do anything that is bad.

6. People with melancholy personality traits will have a desire to be accurate. They like
clearly defined goals and a very well planned route to accomplish that. They like
straightforward plans that don’t have much conniving. They would stick to that plan, do
everything accurately as is expected of them and then they would want to succeed in a
desired timeframe. They are not in any haste to become billionaires and they don’t
indulge in the rat races of rivalry. However, they do have a penchant for commitments
which makes them very efficient. Melancholic people won’t keep missing deadlines or
be absent from work, fail commitments or be completely aloof from the things that
matter in personal, social and professional life.

7. There are many negative melancholy personality traits as well. They can more often
than not be dogmatic. They may be too stubborn and they may be completely closed to
new ideas. Since they stick to the rules and enjoy the traditional approaches which have
been in place for a while, hence orthodoxies, they may not be open to any major
changes. They may not change over time, either their own lives or the lives of their near
and dear ones. Such melancholy personality traits and their variants work against the
best interest of the melancholic people and the world.
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15 Temperament Blends

THE HIGH "D" | (Choleric) BLENDS

THE EXECUTIVE | D-I (Choleric-Sanguine)
The Choleric-Sanguine combination is driven by two temperament needs. The primary need is to get results.
The secondary need is to be accepted socially. Either need may dominate their behavior depending on the
requirements of the situation.
The Choleric and Sanguine natural tendencies combine to produce a result-oriented person who needs to be
around people socially some of the time. This combination naturally likes being the leader and is often an
executive.
The Choleric-Sanguine has a natural drive to quickly get results. They are goal and bottom-line oriented, and
can be very persuasive in promoting their ideas and goals. They are easily annoyed when others do not comply
with their instructions or direction but it passes quickly; quickly aroused, easily calmed. They are not angry,
although others may at times think they are furious. They are impatient and will push others to obtain results
and be productive.
They take a win/lose approach to life, so when results are not coming quickly enough they become bored and
will move easily to another project. They have boundless energy so they need lots of activity. They require
little sleep (4 to 6 hours is common). They dislike details or doing tedious work, however, they see the
importance of details, and can easily delegate that to others. The Choleric-Sanguine is not a frequently found
combination.

THE MOTIVATOR | D-I (Choleric-Sanguine)

The Motivator tends to be very impatient and will often take a win/lose approach to life. They are practical
and use direct, sometimes forceful methods to get quick results but still show some interest in people. They
are goal and bottom line oriented and can be very forceful in promoting their ideas. They want to be in
charge because of confidence in their ability to make decisions. They have boundless energy and need
activity and results or they become bored. They need daily challenge and others willing to listen to them and
carry out their plans. This versatile, eager, self-starter is very competitive. To be highly motivated they need
freedom, the opportunity for advancement and information that will help them get results. They like having
power and authority. The Choleric fights for what they think is the right way to accomplish the goal, but they
can accept momentary defeat and tend not to be grudge holders. They dislike weakness.

THE DIRECTOR | D-S (Choleric-Phlegmatic)

The Choleric-Phlegmatic combination is driven by two temperament needs. Their primary need is to get
results. The secondary need is to accommodate others. Either need may dominate their behavior depending on
the requirements of the situation.
When the Choleric and the Phlegmatic natural tendencies are combined it produces a result-oriented person
who is very determined and unemotional when attempting to accomplish a goal.
The Choleric-Phlegmatic is more individualistic and unyielding than the other Choleric combinations. This
combination is like a director because they naturally like telling others what to do.
The Choleric-Phlegmatic is naturally a result-oriented, determined, unemotional, and focused individual. They
have a strong, stubborn will, and they are independent and very individualistic. They have a firm, stoic
expression (flat affect) on their face, and will rarely smile. They are not open, friendly, animated or talkative.
They slowly build a few close relationships and will help only those they consider to be their friend.
They are confident and may appear aloof. They want to be in charge because of confidence in their ability to
make better decisions. They can be very direct, brief, and blunt when answering questions. They tend to be
impatient, especially when instructing others; they dislike weakness in others. It is one of the least frequently
found combinations.

THE STRATEGIST | D-C (Choleric-Melancholy)

The Choleric-Melancholy combination is driven by two needs. Their primary need is to get results. The
secondary need is to do things right. Either need may dominate their behavior depending on the requirements
of the situation. When the Choleric and the Melancholy tendencies are combined, it produces a result-oriented,
detailed person, who plans and pushes their way through life.
The Choleric-Melancholy is more detail oriented and sensitive than the other Choleric combinations. This
combination naturally likes developing a strategy to accomplish a goal.
The Choleric-Melancholy is a result-oriented, detailed person who is not interested in social involvement.
They are driven by a strong will to achieve their detailed plan. They can be direct, blunt, and forceful, yet at
times show great sensitivity toward others. They can be both domineering and compassionate (they can be a
Lion or a Lamb). They are easily annoyed, quickly aroused, but easily calmed.
They like to initiate change. The Choleric-Melancholy likes to solve problems and make decisions and are
actually quite capable of doing so. They can usually see a creative solution quickly with a only small amount
of information. When committed to accomplishing a goal they are insightful and creative.
They function best when they collect facts and have alone time to think and develop a plan of action. In the
process of developing their plan they will ask direct and detailed questions. They prefer work to involvement
with people. The Choleric-Melancholy is a frequently occurring combination.

THE HIGH "I" | (Sanguine) BLENDS

THE NEGOTIATOR | I-D (Sanguine-Choleric)
The Sanguine-Choleric combination is driven by two temperament needs. The primary need is to be accepted
socially. The secondary need is to get results. Either need may dominate their behavior depending on the
requirements of the situation.
When the Sanguine and the Choleric natural tendencies are combined, it produces a people-person who is goal-
oriented. They push their way through life trying to persuade others to their point of view. This combination
naturally tries to negotiate with others for a different outcome.
The Sanguine-Choleric is more assertive than the other Sanguine combinations. They are very persuasive and
make good debaters! They are very energetic and work well with and through people and naturally seek
positions of leadership. They have an outgoing interest in others and the ability to gain the respect and
confidence of various types of individuals. They strive to do business in a friendly way while pushing forward
to win their objectives. They have a firm, lively, and friendly expression.
They are able to coordinate events and they are willing (eager) to delegate responsibilities. They exhibit poise
and confidence in most situations, especially social events. They will become bored without activity and social
involvement.
The Sanguine-Choleric has a difficult time with details, organization, and consistency. They prefer that others
give them information that will help them make decisions rather than research it for themselves. They are very
optimistic, but may lack follow through. The Sanguine-Choleric is a somewhat common combination.

THE MARKETER | I-D (Sanguine-Choleric)

The Marketer is more enthusiastic than the other Sanguines. They get very excited. This is an assertive and
energetic persons who works well with and through people. They have an outgoing interest in others and the
ability to gain the respect and confidence of varied types of individuals. They strive to do business in a
friendly way while pushing forward to win their objectives and sell their point of view. They easily promote
their own ideas or the ideas of others. They exhibit poise and confidence in most situations, especially social
events. They will become bored without activity and social involvement. They have difficulty with awareness
of time, organization and concentrating on details. They prefer others to give them information that will help
them make decisions rather than research it themselves. They are very optimistic and enthusiastic but lack
consistent follow-through. To be highly motivated they need freedom of expression, mobility, involvement
with people, recognition, acceptance and freedom from details.

THE RELATER | I-S (Sanguine-Phlegmatic)

The Sanguine-Phlegmatic is driven by two temperament needs. The primary need is to be accepted socially.
The secondary need is to accommodate others. Either need may dominate their behavior depending on the
requirements of the situation.
When the Sanguine and the Phlegmatic natural tendencies are combined, it produces a people-person who is
accommodating to the needs of others. They are more relationship oriented and consistent than the other
Sanguine combinations. This combination naturally relates well to others and they maintain lasting
relationships.
The Sanguine-Phlegmatic needs to be with people most of the time, but some of the time they need to be alone.
When alone they will likely rest or sleep. They often become drowsy when sitting still after only a few
minutes. They are independent minded and can be very stubborn. Once they establish a routine it can be
difficult for them to change. They are very trusting of others and place importance on enduring relationships. It
is not unusual for them to keep relationships they formed in kindergarten throughout their life-span; they are
loyal to their friends. They are optimistic and full of hope. Most Sanguine-Phlegmatics will smile easily and
often.
The Sanguine-Phlegmatic has a calming, friendly, accepting presence. They are disarming with their warm,
empathic, and understanding approach. They possess a casual kind of poise in social situations. People tend to
seek them out (even strangers) to share their problems because they are perceived to be approachable and good
listeners. Children are easily drawn to them because they feel accepted in their presence. Although doing
details and organizational things give them difficulty at times, they are able to do them quite well. They can be
great administrators. The Sanguine-Phlegmatic works very well with others because they are optimistic,
accepting, and accommodating. The Sanguine-Phlegmatic is a frequently found combination.

THE PERFORMER | I-C (Sanguine-Melancholy)

The Sanguine-Melancholy is driven by two temperament needs. The primary need is to be accepted socially.
The secondary need is to do things right. Either need may dominate their behavior depending on the
requirements of the situation.
When the Sanguine and the Melancholy natural tendencies are combined, it produces a people-person who is
sensitive, creative, and detail-oriented. The Sanguine-Melancholy is more formal and emotional than the other
Sanguine blends. This combination is naturally able to perform  in front of others to meet the need of the
moment. The Sanguine-Melancholy is a frequently found pattern.
The Sanguine-Melancholy needs to be with people most of the time, but some of the time they need to be
alone. When alone they will likely think, review, plan, and be creative. They need information, time to think,
and a plan; they function best, and more effectively, when they have a detailed plan. Once they have a plan,
however, they may not be consistent or follow through because of the fear of failure. Once the fear of failure is
overcome, there is not much they cannot do as well, if not better than, anyone else.
The Sanguine-Melancholy has a very active, vivid imagination causing them to be creative in many areas like
music, the performing arts, writing, decoration, problem solving, etc. They tend to be very image conscious
and actively seek recognition for their achievements. The Sanguine-Melancholy has a deep need to know that
they will be accepted by others. They often struggle with questions like, “Why did I do that?”, “Why didn’t I
do something else?”, “Did I say that right?” 
They are usually well organized. Being organized does not necessarily mean that everything is neatly in place.
Being organized can also mean that you know where everything is located—if you know what’s in the piles,
then you’re organized!
Information about their job is very important to them, so they may ask many questions before accepting a task.
They tend to be cautious because they have a deep need to make a favorable impression. They like status and
quality things.
They often have difficulty going to sleep because they are thinking too much; reviewing, planning, fretting, or
creating. The Sanguine-Melancholy’s emotions may fluctuate, especially if they are embarrassed or they have
been, or may be, rejected. They can do things to an extreme.
The Sanguine-Melancholy tends to warm up slowly to new people because they are unsure of how they are
being received. Once they feel safe or accepted, they become more friendly.
The Sanguine-Melancholy is a frequently found combination. See the book Born With A Creative
Temperament, The Sanguine-Melancholy, by John T. Cocoris on this website.

THE HIGH "S" | (Phlegmatic) BLENDS

THE INSPECTOR | S-D (Phlegmatic-Choleric)
The Phlegmatic-Choleric combination is driven by two temperament needs. The primary temperament need is
to be accommodating. The secondary need is to get results. Either need may dominate their behavior
depending on the situation.
When the Phlegmatic and the Choleric natural tendencies are combined, it produces an accommodating, result-
oriented person who is unyielding in their routine, and very determined. The Phlegmatic-Choleric naturally
concentrates (like an inspector) on one thing at a time with unbending determination.
The Phlegmatic-Choleric prefers to be with family or a few close friends most of the time. They have an
anchored determination to follow their routine or complete a task.
They are accommodating, industrious, and independent (loners). The Phlegmatic-Choleric will have a firm,
stoic expression (flat affect) and will rarely smile. They are calm, steady, and persevering. They can be very
blunt, stubborn, and sarcastic. They rarely show emotion or affection.
The Phlegmatic-Choleric wants to operate by themselves and set their own pace. Once their mind is made up
they will resist any other method of approach. They seek challenging assignments without close supervision.
The Phlegmatic-Choleric prefers work of a routine nature rather than involvement with people.
This focused individual brings a deceptively intense approach to the task. Being low-key outwardly, their
involvement in a task is not easily observed. They are successful because of their commitment to completing a
task. After starting a project, they are tenacious and will fight for their objectives. The Phlegmatic-Choleric is
very independent, questioning, and thorough in their approach and will follow through to see the task
completed.
The Phlegmatic-Choleric will become sleepy when sitting still after only a few minutes. They are very
dependable, routine, and loyal (they change their routine slowly). The Phlegmatic-Choleric is a dispassionate
anchor of reality. They need time to warm-up before showing friendliness. The Phlegmatic-Choleric is one of
the least frequently found patterns.

THE HARMONIZER | S-I (Phlegmatic-Sanguine)

The Phlegmatic-Sanguine combination is driven by two temperament needs. The primary temperament need is
to be accommodating. The secondary need is to be accepted socially. Either need may dominate their behavior
depending on the requirements of the situation.
When the Phlegmatic and the Sanguine natural tendencies are combined, it produces an accommodating,
people-oriented person who is routine, friendly, and tolerant of others. The Phlegmatic-Sanguine is naturally
motivated to bring harmony to their environment. They are the most friendly of the all the Phlegmatic
combinations. The Phlegmatic-Sanguine is a frequently found combination.
The Phlegmatic-Sanguine prefers a mostly private, routine existence, and involvement with family and a few
friends. The Phlegmatic-Sanguine has a stoic expression but will, at times, show a natural smile.  They easily
accept others. The Phlegmatic-Sanguine is accommodating and easy to be with both in the work environment
and as a friend. They have difficulty confronting or pressuring people. They stubbornly resist change—
especially sudden change.
They need some social involvement, usually with friends or family. The Phlegmatic-Sanguine is loyal,
consistent, and dependable. They are naturally service minded and will often work when they are ill. They are
very independent minded and want to operate by themselves and set their own pace. They learn by doing
(hands on). They need to be shown how to do a task, and then left alone. Once their mind is made up, they will
resist any other method or approach.
The Phlegmatic-Sanguine can do routine work but will need some change during the day. They have a very
difficult time saying no and will often take on more than they can do just to please others. The Phlegmatic-
Sanguine is easy to like, and they have a very pleasant, soft voice. They are more friendly after warming-up,
and can be very talkative at times. The Phlegmatic-Sanguine is a frequently found combination.

THE HELPER | S-C (Phlegmatic-Melancholy)

The Phlegmatic-Melancholy combination is driven by two temperament needs. The primary temperament need
is to be accommodating. The secondary need is to do things right. Either need may dominate their behavior
depending on the requirements of the situation.
When the Phlegmatic and the Melancholy natural tendencies are combined, it produces an accommodating,
routine person who is concerned about doing things right. The Phlegmatic-Melancholy is a natural helper and
is the most consistent of all the Phlegmatic blends. The Phlegmatic-Melancholy is a frequently found pattern.
The Phlegmatic-Melancholy needs to be alone most of the time and to spend time with their family. They are
nice, gracious, and cordial people. They rarely show emotion or affection. They are routine, consistent, and
loyal. They have a strong desire for independence and will resist change, especially sudden change. The
Phlegmatic-Melancholy is accepting and tolerant of others. They have a stoic expression (flat affect). They are
more consistent and non-emotional than the other Phlegmatic combinations.
They are naturally routine, accommodating, family-oriented, and passive about most things. They are patient,
self-controlled, and deliberate in their behavior. They are amiable and easygoing, and slowly pace their way
through life. They tend to have a long life-span because they do not get stressed like the other temperament
combinations.
This determined and persistent person brings a deceptively focused approach to the task. Being low-keyed
outwardly, their emotional involvement in a task is not easily observed. They are calm, steady, and
persevering. The Phlegmatic-Melancholy is successful because of persistence. After starting a project, they
will usually see it through to completion—they rarely give up.
The Phlegmatic-Melancholy is independent, questioning, and thorough in their approach, and will follow
through. They want to operate by themselves and set their own pace. They are very possessive of family time,
material things, and friends. Once their mind is made up, they will resist any other method or approach.
The Phlegmatic-Melancholy prefers routine work and involvement with a limited number of people. They
approach a task with calculated moderation. They are always willing to help those they consider to be their
friend. They have a difficult time saying no. They have great difficulty confronting or pressuring others, but
when they do they can be sarcastic and slightly offensive. They become sleepy when sitting still after only a
few minutes, and will go to sleep very quickly.
THE HIGH "C" (Melancholy) BLENDS
THE TRAINER | C-D (Melancholy-Choleric)
The Melancholy-Choleric combination is driven by two temperament needs. The primary temperament need is
to do things right. The secondary need is to get results. Either need may dominate behavior depending on the
situation.
When the Melancholy and the Choleric natural tendencies are combined, it produces a detail-oriented person
who pushes to get results. They have a strong drive to tell others what they know, and what to do.  This
combination naturally likes to teach or train others what they know.
The Melancholy-Choleric is a systematic and precise thinker. They follow self-imposed, strict procedures in
both their business and personal lives. The Melancholy-Choleric has a firm, serious expressions, and they
rarely smile.
They not only want to do things right and get results, they strive to figure out what is right. The Melancholy-
Choleric is, therefore, more pushy and blunt than the other Melancholy combinations. They can be abrasive
and offensive when communicating with others. The Melancholy-Choleric is attentive to details and push to
have things done correctly according to their standards. They have high standards for themselves and others.
They can be a perfectionist about some things. They will resist change until the reasons are explained,
defended, and accepted.
They are sensitive and conscientious. They can behave in a diplomatic manner, except when it comes to
deviating from their standards. The Melancholy-Choleric can be too forceful in insisting the right way (or their
way) be followed.
They are not socially active, preferring work and privacy to being with people. The Melancholy-Choleric may
have some difficulty in relationships because they are not flexible, and they have a brief, direct, sometimes
blunt manner of communication.
The Melancholy-Choleric tends to make decisions slowly because of their need to collect and analyze
information (several times) until they are sure of the right and best course of action. The Melancholy-Choleric
is not a frequently found combination.

THE IDEALIST | C-S-D (Melancholy-Phlegmatic-Choleric)

The Idealist is unique because the Choleric temperament has strong influence on their behavior. The
combination of Melancholy-Phlegmatic-Choleric urges this person to “push” their ideal standards to
perfection. The Idealist is a systematic, precise thinker and will follow procedures in both their business and
personal life. They are attentive to detail and push to have things done correctly, according to predetermined
standards (usually their own). They are conscientious in work requiring accuracy and maintaining high,
sometimes unrealistic, standards. They normally behave in a diplomatic manner except when it comes to
deviating from standards they have accepted. They can then be very forceful in insisting the “right way” be
followed. They are not socially active, preferring privacy. They tend to have difficulty in relationships because
they are rigid and maintain high standards. They make decisions slowly because of collecting and analyzing
information until they are sure of the best course of action. To be highly motivated they need a structured
environment with clear rules and procedures, time to organize, collect information, think and the freedom to
develop a plan.

THE DIPLOMAT | C-I (Melancholy-Sanguine)

The Melancholy-Sanguine combination is driven by two temperament needs. The primary temperament need
is to do things right, and to figure out what is right. The secondary temperament need is to be accepted
socially. Either need may dominate their behavior depending on the requirements of the situation.
When the Melancholy and the Sanguine natural tendencies are combined, it produces a detail-oriented person
who, enjoys some social activity. The Melancholy-Sanguine is naturally skilled at being diplomatic with others
in a way that avoids tension and restores unity. They can become assertive to restore harmony to their
environment. The Melancholy-Sanguine is the most friendly of all the Melancholy blends.
The Melancholy-Sanguine needs to be alone most of time, and they need to be with people some of the time.
When alone they will likely review the day and plan for tomorrow. The Melancholy-Sanguine has  a natural
smile. They are analytical, systematic, and sensitive to the needs of others. This is a versatile, productive
individual who works well with most anyone. The Melancholy-Sanguine likes to have fun and laugh when
they feel comfortable and accepted. They can be very talkative at times. They have high personal ambitions but
often fail to achieve their dreams because of their lack of taking action.
The Melancholy-Sanguine tends to be a well-balanced, precise thinker, who tends to follow procedures in both
their business and personal lives. They are mostly well organized; sometimes only selectively organized. The
Melancholy-Sanguine will be friendly toward new people after they warm up (but can be initially friendly at
times).
They like to do things right according to their standards. They like quality and status things. They are very
conscientious. The Melancholy-Sanguine needs some mobility rather than sitting for long periods of time.
They can be very sensitive to criticism and may react with strong emotion.
The Melancholy-Sanguine makes decisions slowly because they are analyzing their options. They need to be
sure of the right and best course of action. This is especially true when involved in a new project.
At times they may have difficulty going to sleep due to excessive thinking or concern. They generally like to
ease into the day instead of rushing into activity. They prefer others to wait awhile before talking to them after
they awake in the morning.
The Melancholy-Sanguine struggles with having guilt feelings, even about something that is not their fault.
They tend to be apologetic. The Melancholy-Sanguine is a frequently found pattern.

THE ANALYST | C-S (Melancholy-Phlegmatic)

The Melancholy-Phlegmatic combination is driven by two temperament needs. The primary temperament need
is to do things right, and to figure out what is right. The secondary need is to be accommodating. Either need
may dominate their behavior depending on the requirements of the situation.
When the Melancholy and the Phlegmatic natural tendencies are combined, it produces a detail-oriented person
who is very analytical, accommodating, and will cautiously plan their way through life. The Melancholy-
Phlegmatic is naturally skilled at analyzing everything they do and everything that happens in their life. They
are driven to answer the question “why” before acting.
The Melancholy-Phlegmatic is the most consistent of all the Melancholy blends. The Melancholy-Phlegmatic
prefers being alone most of the time. They are not socially active, preferring to be with family, or a few close
friends. When at a social event they usually do not stay for a long period of time. In order to function well,
they need information, time alone to think, and a plan from which to operate. They like working privately on a
project. They are usually very well organized, and they tend to operate from a list—it may be written down or
they just remember what needs to be done. If they are not neatly organized, they know what’s in those piles!
The Melancholy-Phlegmatic is a pleasant and accommodating person who tends to seek a structured
environment requiring attention to detail. They have a self-sacrificing, self-critical nature, and struggle with
guilt feelings about things that are not often their fault. The Melancholy-Phlegmatic is more conscientious and
private than the other Melancholy blends. They are systematic, precise thinkers who tend to follow procedures
in both their business and personal lives. They will withdraw from aggressive people. They will have difficulty
putting pressure on others. The Melancholy-Phlegmatic can become aggressive to restore harmony to their
environment.
The Melancholy-Phlegmatic makes decisions slowly because of their need to collect and review information
until they are sure of the right and best course of action. This is especially true when involved in a new project.
The Melancholy-Phlegmatic is good at anticipating problems, and determining options to solve a problem, but
they are not good at taking action. The Melancholy-Phlegmatic has difficulty going to sleep because they are
thinking about, well, everything!
The Melancholy-Phlegmatic feels safe to think, review, and plan when they stay up after the rest of the family
has gone to bed. Males in particular like staying up late at night to flip through the TV channels. Someone said
that men do not want to watch TV, they just want to see what’s on the next channel!
They have a strong sense of justice (what is right and wrong). They like quality things. They resist change until
reasons are explained, defended, and accepted. They resist changing their plan, especially if the change is
sudden. They need pushing to be sociable, beyond their family and close friends. The Melancholy-Phlegmatic
often has a Sanguine as a close friend because they like their fun nature and carefree attitude. The Melancholy-
Phlegmatic is a frequently found pattern.

LOVELY
THE HELPER | S-C (Phlegmatic-Melancholy)
The Phlegmatic-Melancholy combination is driven by two temperament needs. The primary temperament need
is to be accommodating. The secondary need is to do things right. Either need may dominate their behavior
depending on the requirements of the situation.
When the Phlegmatic and the Melancholy natural tendencies are combined, it produces an accommodating,
routine person who is concerned about doing things right. The Phlegmatic-Melancholy is a natural helper and
is the most consistent of all the Phlegmatic blends. The Phlegmatic-Melancholy is a frequently found pattern.
The Phlegmatic-Melancholy needs to be alone most of the time and to spend time with their family. They are
nice, gracious, and cordial people. They rarely show emotion or affection. They are routine, consistent, and
loyal. They have a strong desire for independence and will resist change, especially sudden change. The
Phlegmatic-Melancholy is accepting and tolerant of others. They have a stoic expression (flat affect). They are
more consistent and non-emotional than the other Phlegmatic combinations.
They are naturally routine, accommodating, family-oriented, and passive about most things. They are patient,
self-controlled, and deliberate in their behavior. They are amiable and easygoing, and slowly pace their way
through life. They tend to have a long life-span because they do not get stressed like the other temperament
combinations.
This determined and persistent person brings a deceptively focused approach to the task. Being low-keyed
outwardly, their emotional involvement in a task is not easily observed. They are calm, steady, and
persevering. The Phlegmatic-Melancholy is successful because of persistence. After starting a project, they
will usually see it through to completion—they rarely give up.
The Phlegmatic-Melancholy is independent, questioning, and thorough in their approach, and will follow
through. They want to operate by themselves and set their own pace. They are very possessive of family time,
material things, and friends. Once their mind is made up, they will resist any other method or approach.
The Phlegmatic-Melancholy prefers routine work and involvement with a limited number of people. They
approach a task with calculated moderation. They are always willing to help those they consider to be their
friend. They have a difficult time saying no. They have great difficulty confronting or pressuring others, but
when they do they can be sarcastic and slightly offensive. They become sleepy when sitting still after only a
few minutes, and will go to sleep very quickly.

ANJANETTE
THE IDEALIST | C-S-D (Melancholy-Phlegmatic-Choleric)
The Idealist is unique because the Choleric temperament has strong influence on their behavior. The
combination of Melancholy-Phlegmatic-Choleric urges this person to “push” their ideal standards to
perfection. The Idealist is a systematic, precise thinker and will follow procedures in both their business and
personal life. They are attentive to detail and push to have things done correctly, according to predetermined
standards (usually their own). They are conscientious in work requiring accuracy and maintaining high,
sometimes unrealistic, standards. They normally behave in a diplomatic manner except when it comes to
deviating from standards they have accepted. They can then be very forceful in insisting the “right way” be
followed. They are not socially active, preferring privacy. They tend to have difficulty in relationships because
they are rigid and maintain high standards. They make decisions slowly because of collecting and analyzing
information until they are sure of the best course of action. To be highly motivated they need a structured
environment with clear rules and procedures, time to organize, collect information, think and the freedom to
develop a plan.

JENNALYN
THE DIRECTOR | D-S (Choleric-Phlegmatic)
The Choleric-Phlegmatic combination is driven by two temperament needs. Their primary need is to get
results. The secondary need is to accommodate others. Either need may dominate their behavior depending on
the requirements of the situation.
When the Choleric and the Phlegmatic natural tendencies are combined it produces a result-oriented person
who is very determined and unemotional when attempting to accomplish a goal.
The Choleric-Phlegmatic is more individualistic and unyielding than the other Choleric combinations. This
combination is like a director because they naturally like telling others what to do.
The Choleric-Phlegmatic is naturally a result-oriented, determined, unemotional, and focused individual. They
have a strong, stubborn will, and they are independent and very individualistic. They have a firm, stoic
expression (flat affect) on their face, and will rarely smile. They are not open, friendly, animated or talkative.
They slowly build a few close relationships and will help only those they consider to be their friend.
They are confident and may appear aloof. They want to be in charge because of confidence in their ability to
make better decisions. They can be very direct, brief, and blunt when answering questions. They tend to be
impatient, especially when instructing others; they dislike weakness in others. It is one of the least frequently
found combinations.

MABELLE
THE TRAINER | C-D (Melancholy-Choleric)
The Melancholy-Choleric combination is driven by two temperament needs. The primary temperament need is
to do things right. The secondary need is to get results. Either need may dominate behavior depending on the
situation.
When the Melancholy and the Choleric natural tendencies are combined, it produces a detail-oriented person
who pushes to get results. They have a strong drive to tell others what they know, and what to do.  This
combination naturally likes to teach or train others what they know.
The Melancholy-Choleric is a systematic and precise thinker. They follow self-imposed, strict procedures in
both their business and personal lives. The Melancholy-Choleric has a firm, serious expressions, and they
rarely smile.
They not only want to do things right and get results, they strive to figure out what is right. The Melancholy-
Choleric is, therefore, more pushy and blunt than the other Melancholy combinations. They can be abrasive
and offensive when communicating with others. The Melancholy-Choleric is attentive to details and push to
have things done correctly according to their standards. They have high standards for themselves and others.
They can be a perfectionist about some things. They will resist change until the reasons are explained,
defended, and accepted.
They are sensitive and conscientious. They can behave in a diplomatic manner, except when it comes to
deviating from their standards. The Melancholy-Choleric can be too forceful in insisting the right way (or their
way) be followed.
They are not socially active, preferring work and privacy to being with people. The Melancholy-Choleric may
have some difficulty in relationships because they are not flexible, and they have a brief, direct, sometimes
blunt manner of communication.
The Melancholy-Choleric tends to make decisions slowly because of their need to collect and analyze
information (several times) until they are sure of the right and best course of action. The Melancholy-Choleric
is not a frequently found combination.

ISIDORO
THE INSPECTOR | S-D (Phlegmatic-Choleric)
The Phlegmatic-Choleric combination is driven by two temperament needs. The primary temperament need is
to be accommodating. The secondary need is to get results. Either need may dominate their behavior
depending on the situation.
When the Phlegmatic and the Choleric natural tendencies are combined, it produces an accommodating, result-
oriented person who is unyielding in their routine, and very determined. The Phlegmatic-Choleric naturally
concentrates (like an inspector) on one thing at a time with unbending determination.
The Phlegmatic-Choleric prefers to be with family or a few close friends most of the time. They have an
anchored determination to follow their routine or complete a task.
They are accommodating, industrious, and independent (loners). The Phlegmatic-Choleric will have a firm,
stoic expression (flat affect) and will rarely smile. They are calm, steady, and persevering. They can be very
blunt, stubborn, and sarcastic. They rarely show emotion or affection.
The Phlegmatic-Choleric wants to operate by themselves and set their own pace. Once their mind is made up
they will resist any other method of approach. They seek challenging assignments without close supervision.
The Phlegmatic-Choleric prefers work of a routine nature rather than involvement with people.
This focused individual brings a deceptively intense approach to the task. Being low-key outwardly, their
involvement in a task is not easily observed. They are successful because of their commitment to completing a
task. After starting a project, they are tenacious and will fight for their objectives. The Phlegmatic-Choleric is
very independent, questioning, and thorough in their approach and will follow through to see the task
completed.
The Phlegmatic-Choleric will become sleepy when sitting still after only a few minutes. They are very
dependable, routine, and loyal (they change their routine slowly). The Phlegmatic-Choleric is a dispassionate
anchor of reality. They need time to warm-up before showing friendliness. The Phlegmatic-Choleric is one of
the least frequently found patterns.

ANA DELA PEÑA

THE HELPER | S-C (Phlegmatic-Melancholy)
The Phlegmatic-Melancholy combination is driven by two temperament needs. The primary temperament need
is to be accommodating. The secondary need is to do things right. Either need may dominate their behavior
depending on the requirements of the situation.
When the Phlegmatic and the Melancholy natural tendencies are combined, it produces an accommodating,
routine person who is concerned about doing things right. The Phlegmatic-Melancholy is a natural helper and
is the most consistent of all the Phlegmatic blends. The Phlegmatic-Melancholy is a frequently found pattern.
The Phlegmatic-Melancholy needs to be alone most of the time and to spend time with their family. They are
nice, gracious, and cordial people. They rarely show emotion or affection. They are routine, consistent, and
loyal. They have a strong desire for independence and will resist change, especially sudden change. The
Phlegmatic-Melancholy is accepting and tolerant of others. They have a stoic expression (flat affect). They are
more consistent and non-emotional than the other Phlegmatic combinations.
They are naturally routine, accommodating, family-oriented, and passive about most things. They are patient,
self-controlled, and deliberate in their behavior. They are amiable and easygoing, and slowly pace their way
through life. They tend to have a long life-span because they do not get stressed like the other temperament
combinations.
This determined and persistent person brings a deceptively focused approach to the task. Being low-keyed
outwardly, their emotional involvement in a task is not easily observed. They are calm, steady, and
persevering. The Phlegmatic-Melancholy is successful because of persistence. After starting a project, they
will usually see it through to completion—they rarely give up.
The Phlegmatic-Melancholy is independent, questioning, and thorough in their approach, and will follow
through. They want to operate by themselves and set their own pace. They are very possessive of family time,
material things, and friends. Once their mind is made up, they will resist any other method or approach.
The Phlegmatic-Melancholy prefers routine work and involvement with a limited number of people. They
approach a task with calculated moderation. They are always willing to help those they consider to be their
friend. They have a difficult time saying no. They have great difficulty confronting or pressuring others, but
when they do they can be sarcastic and slightly offensive. They become sleepy when sitting still after only a
few minutes, and will go to sleep very quickly.