The ancient Greeks believed humans had four fundamental personality types: Sanguine (enthusiastic, active, and social), choleric (short-tempered, fast, or irritable), melancholic (analytical, wise, and quiet), and phlegmatic (relaxed and peaceful). The following questions are designed to suss out which of these 4 primary figures you belong to. Answer them truthfully and let's find out.
How do you feel when you encounter unexpected situations?
I'm not deterred by them, but I don't like surprises
Uncomfortable
I'm not sure
I like unexpected situations
2 of 10
Would you consider yourself a spontaneous person?
Definitely
No, but I'm quick to adjust to new situations.
Maybe a bit
Not at all
3 of 10
Do you get bored easily?
Definitely
Sometimes
If I get bored, I always find something to do
I never get bored
4 of 10
How varied are your interests?
I like to focus on one thing at a time
I don't have many interests
They are pretty varied
I'm more interested in the people around me
5 of 10
Are you motivated by emotions?
No
Mostly yes
I am very influenced by how I feel
I manage to mostly avoid it
6 of 10
How high is your energy level, usually?
I'd say about average
Depends on my mood
I'm not especially energetic
Very high
7 of 10
Which of these seems like the perfect weekend to you?
Spending quality time with family and friends
Spending quality time with my partner
Travelling to somewhere new
Learning something new
8 of 10
I mostly spend Money on...
Buying unique items or life experiences
According to my budget
Buying items with real value or use
Buying gifts for others
9 of 10
How well do you fight your urges?
Urges don't influence my actions
I try, but find it hard to fight my urges
I act on my urges, but cautiously.
I always stop to take a moment before I act on my urges
10 of 10
Where would you rather live?
Where I grew up
A big, beautiful city
It's hard to decide
A place with spectacular nature
You Are Sanguine
Curious and creative, you love the little pleasure of life and enjoy impressing others. You take risks to follow your... READ MORECurious and creative, you love the little pleasure of life and enjoy impressing others. You take risks to follow your dreams and can get easily bored. You like to focus on a few things at once to keep your life busy and interesting.
As a person with respect for money you enjoy working, but do not like to be subjected to others. You like to prove your... READ MOREAs a person with respect for money you enjoy working, but do not like to be subjected to others. You like to prove your abilities rather than talk about them, and you tend to be analytical. However, your impatience is a constant hindrance you need to control in order to get what you want.
Your imagination is what seperates you from others, and you are constantly working to deeply understand the thoughts... READ MOREYour imagination is what seperates you from others, and you are constantly working to deeply understand the thoughts and emotions of those around you. You look for the most beneficial solution to problems, and keep your calm through it all.
This may sound bad in today's use of the word, but back then it meant you may be a realist or a pessimist at times. You... READ MOREThis may sound bad in today's use of the word, but back then it meant you may be a realist or a pessimist at times. You are patient, very loyal to your close circle of family and friends, and like to work within a framework. You often take serious time to think about an important decision and contemplate on all the facts influencing it. This often leads you to wise, well thought decisions.
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