Guardians of birthdays, holidays and celebrations, ESFJs are generous entertainers. They enjoy and joyfully observe traditions and are liberal in giving, especially where custom prescribes.
Agreed. I am ALL about holidays. Let the copious amounts of food and candy from yesterday be testament to that. Or anyone who got one of my Christmas goodie bags >_>
All else being equal, ESFJs enjoy being in charge. They see problems clearly and delegate easily, work hard and play with zest. ESFJs, as do most SJs, bear strong allegiance to rights of seniority. They willingly provide service (which embodies life's meaning) and expect the same from others.
Eh, I could go either way with the being in charge bit. Though I do follow the work hard, play hard thing.
ESFJs are easily wounded. And when wounded, their emotions will not be contained. They by nature "wear their hearts on their sleeves," often exuding warmth and bonhomie, but not infrequently boiling over with the vexation of their souls. Some ESFJs channel these vibrant emotions into moving dramatic performances on stage and screen.
Yeah, though when that happens I just get really angry. I spend a lot of time being angry. D:
Strong, contradictory forces consume the ESFJ. Their sense of right and wrong wrestles with an overwhelming rescuing, 'mothering' drive. This sometimes results in swift, immediate action taken upon a transgressor, followed by stern reprimand; ultimately, however, the prodigal is wrested from the gallows of their folly, just as the noose tightens and all hope is lost, by the very executioner!
In terms of disciplining animals, this is pretty true. I'm always really nice afterwards. And I do have a pretty powerful mothering drive, it usually manifests itself in food. I like to feed people. I'm also very concerned with making people comfortable, especially guests. It's funny because I like to tease sleeping people, but I also frequently put blankets on them or give them a pillow. >_>
An ESFJ at odds with self is a remarkable sight. When a decision must be made, especially one involving the risk of conflict (abhorrent to ESFJs), there ensues an in-house wrestling match between the aforementioned black-and-white Values and the Nemesis of Discord. The contender pits self against self, once firmly deciding with the Right, then switching to Prudence to forestall hostilities, countered by unswerving Values, ad exhaustium, winner take all.
Umm....I usually don't even think about decisions all that much. I generally make snap decisions but they are almost always the right ones. I have a good sense for these things, I guess.
As caretakers, ESFJs sense danger all around--germs within, the elements without, unscrupulous malefactors, insidious character flaws. The world is a dangerous place, not to be trusted. Not that the ESFJ is paranoid; 'hyper-vigilant' would be more precise. And thus they serve excellently as protectors, outstanding in fields such as medical care and elementary education.
Well, the only time I'm even bothered about germs and whatnot is when I'm cooking food. Then, yeah, I'm very sure to make things clean and germ-free. But the rest of the time, I barely pay attention.















