ESFp vs ESTp in a work environment
What's the best way to tell ESTp from ESFp (:Se: subtype) in a work environment? I think I have to work with a person who is one of those but so far I can't tell which. First I thought ESFp but after a while I started to think perhaps ESTp because of certain things. However I'm still not sure. The person seems very professional but with a playful side too which quickly surfaces in non-professional situations, seems very good with people (especially getting to know new people, I'm not sure about long term contact yet) and kinda "feelery" but also very controlled. Curious fact: the person seems to quickly go from "hot" (meaning smiling and being friendly and informal) to "cold" (meaning being distant and cold and formal) in certain situations. This happens especially when superiors are around or someone need to be impressed etc. or when situation calls for strict professional attitude). Occasionally makes certain "inconsistency errors" even when trying to be very professional. Like using word "summer" when meant to use "spring" and this make the general "professional outlook" lack a bit every now and then (but rarely). Any quick hints to tell the difference? I might be Ni-dominant as I just loved the :Se: :) It might even be dual experience or just dual-seeking experience. The rest of the functions confuse me. ESFp or ESTp?
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Bump. I need some answer here too :) ISTp vs INTp and ENTp vs ENTj threads seems the to get all the attention :)
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No one is contributing :( What is wrong with this particular thread? Actually I'm not sure about Se-dominancy anymore. Could be ESFj too. Or even ISFj/ISTj but I doubt. Not ENFp or ENTp I think...has to be sensory.
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What's the best way to tell ESTp from ESFp (:Se: subtype) in a work environment?
Not sure about an comparative analysis, but I think I've developed a pretty strong 'work friendship' with an ESFp.
-Male, late-20's, father of two.
-Needs to be constantly "on the go".
-90% of the time constantly cheerful, mischevious; very people-oriented.
-Loves to twist others' words/positions to his own benefit and their mockery, in a more or less good-natured fashion.
-10% experiences very bleak moments, often as a result of the effects of poor leadership.
-Has a love/hate relationship with bosses 'pushing him' - loves the challenge that a load of work can offer him, but needs some breathing room to operate.
-Mockingly critical of others' emotional states, but is very vocal about his own. "God, you're a moody bastard!" he says to me, and two hours later is like, "God this job sucks. Tonight is awful, I just want to go home."
-Tries to hide uneasy emotional states, but frequently unloads on whoever happens to be nearby.
-Officially has an easy rapport with everyone (which I envy), then unofficially remarks to me how much he dislikes X individual.
-Seems oblivious to the presence of leadership when expressing his (negative) emotional states.
-Loves to comment on why certain processes are wrong, how they could be improved, to the point of overkill.
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Originally Posted by XoX
Curious fact: the person seems to quickly go from "hot" (meaning smiling and being friendly and informal) to "cold" (meaning being distant and cold and formal) in certain situations.
This seems an ESTP trait.
They are the cameleons. They adapt quickly.
ESFP are just always the happy people. (unless when they are really angry which they show really well)
My bet if i would need to choose between ESFP and ESTP with only this information would be: ESTP
If it's a girl i have some hints. maybe it helps to listen to their voice. most ESFP girls have a high pitched voice. ESTP have a more business like voice. Look at their clothes. Is it brightly colored?
By the way, you said she would be a SE subtype. Then she is probably doing some sort of act most of the time.
good luck. :)