🄰🄻🄿🄷🄰 🅀🅄🄰🄳🅁🄰 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐒𝐄 (𝐄𝐒𝐅𝐉) 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞

"Their emotions are strong, colorful, and often overbearing. They can catch fire with an idea and chase it all their lives. On the outside, they appear very self-confident and self-sufficient, seeming to succeed in everything they undertake, acting quickly and with good results. However, they themselves doubt their pragmatic skills, so they appreciate when their work is praised."

-Aushra

Opening Statements: Written by ImpossibleHunt 

One of the most misunderstood types, and many people don't type themselves as ESEs (ESFJs) because many assume them to be these "soft" people. The ESE can be particularly fiery if it suits their needs, and they are almost always outgoing and passionate. ESE SX2s can be particularly upfront and aggressive. I found that the vast majority of fun-loving people typed as "ESFP 7w6" and/or many ENFPs are almost always ESE (ESFJ). Call it intuitive bias, but ESEs have been left out to dry, and they make up a good proportion of people interested in typology (Ti suggestive). 

Another underrated aspect of ESEs is that they are tough people in the right circumstances. Meaning if you piss one of them off enough, they are more than capable for ripping you in half. (Se demonstrative) Many of the school fights I've witnessed when I was trying to eat my lunch in the hallway, involved often at least one ESE that had put up with enough. Think of a person who has had enough of someone who "puts off the vibes" and threatens to throw them out of a bar, or whatever. 

Type Breakdown

Fe-Si Ego Block
(Fe-Si) - (Ne-Ti) - (Fi-Se) - (Ni-Te)

    The Ego Block is the aspect of the personality you are the most confident in, and is what you offer to the world. It's the main dish of the course, and it's your signature. As such, the ego block is made up of the Base/Leading the Creative functions. The base function is your entire worldview; everything stems from it. The creative function is the sword to your kit, which you can use in any given situation. It's flexible, and importantly, can be turned on and off (which makes it more subtle in usage than the base function), as it's not "on" 24/7. 

    For the ESE, their Base and Creative functions are Fe and Si. 

    This means that for the ESE, these are types that know exactly to do, to get a reaction out of you. Extroverted feeling is essentially external emotionality, and being able to use your expression to impress your will on the atmosphere. If they want the mood in the room to be exciting and happy, they know how to act in order to get things moving in that direction. If they are angry and need you to know it, they will make it easily known. These types can often be provocative, and playful in a manner to get the "right" reaction out of you. Of course, their aims are going to be different in accordance with each ESE. But no matter what, the value of something is directly tied to arousing passion in another. Their emotions are always going to be honest, unlike say, Fi users who will bury it and keep much to themselves. 

    To support these endeavours, the ESE will use Si selectively to create environments that are attuned to people's tastes and preferences. However, this is an aspect that is not "on" 24/7 (like the SEI). There has to be a specific need in place first. Namely if they need to play "host," with people they want to impress or make fee comfortable. Otherwise, the ESE is going to be passionate and even reckless at times when the situation calls for it. This is an aspect of the ESE (ESFJ) that is often forgotten in the MBTI community. You might not expect these types to be as brash as they are, which of course can be exemplified depending on the enneagram/ psychosophy combination (but I digress). 

    To highlight this, I wanted to use Asuka Langley Soryu from Neon Genesis Evangelion. Even during her initial introduction, she is depicted as a girl who is quite unlike was is traditionally expected in Japanese women. She is loud, crass, brash, and her emotions are fiery and passionate. If she is mad and wants everyone to get serious, she knows exactly what to say to get people on a similar playing field. If she wants Shinji (an SEI) to get flustered, she has no issues saying provocative things, or pointing to her body to get that reaction. What she characterizes is someone who is extremely expressive, and knows how to navigate through the social sphere to get what she wants. Namely, in her case, she wants to be desired by others, and she wants people to notice her by being provocative.

 

Te-Ni Superego
(Fe-Si) - (Ne-Ti) - (Fi-Se) - (Ni-Te) 

    If you are coming in from MBTI, this is where socionics begins to depart from it. The next area of focus is called the superego block, or the area in which uses to support their ego block. The two functions in this sphere are called the Role and the POLR (Point of Least Resistance) functions. 

    The Role element is the function you use to directly support, and to balance out your ego-block functions. It is not something you enjoy doing or value, but it needs to be done in order to balance yourself out as a person. You'll see this element a lot (which can lead to mistypings), and you can actually become quite proficient with this function with practice. The POLR function is the element you essentially keep locked up in your basement because it directly messes with the ego-block. As such, this is going to often be the function many struggle with using properly, and requires constant (and painful) trial-and-error to improve. 

    For the ESE, the Role and POLR functions are Te and Ni. 

    This means that the ESE will often try to appear efficient and pragmatic in decisions that directly support their ego-block (Fe-Si), even if their decision is actually not the most pragmatic or efficient. If you are not careful, you actually might end up mistyping an ESE (ESFJ) as Te base because of how often you might see it. But you will notice that their use of Te is used to purely support their ego function. They are only going to be pragmatic in affairs that support their emotionality, and what they want to achieve in affecting it. They aren't so much concerned with being factually correct, but again, how they affect people emotionally. 

    Ni POLR generally means a focus on the immediate, and the ESE is entirely unconcerned with future trends, projections, etc. Long-term plans are treated as if they can just happen today (or close). No sense in planning ahead when you don't even know what's going to happen, right? There is where much of the ESE's impulsivity comes from. If you make plans, the ESE is likely going to be late, urge you to reschedule, and gets excessively annoyed at too much speculation. If the average person can see what's coming from down the street, the ESE is in Silent Hill, where the fog keeps them from seeing two-feet in front of them. Why plan?

    A good example is Misa Amane, from Death Note. In comparison to Light, who has shown to be exceedingly capable in planning many steps ahead, Misa is shown to be incredibly impulsive, and is generally unaware of how current actions can manifest and change the future. She acts entirely within the moment, and does not value trying to see what's coming. In her introduction, she immediately starts using the Death Note to kill in order to get closer to Light. On multiple occasions, without even considering how gaining the Shinigami eyes ability would reduce her life in half, she opted to do it twice. Once because she saw the immediate utility in finding out who Kira was, and the second because simply Light asked her to. There was no planning for the future in these decisions. She saw her immediate goals being fulfilled, so she went through with it. 

 

Another good example is Anna from Frozen, who famously got engaged with someone she just met the same day, unaware of how such a potential relationship might negatively develop in the future. She has the impulse to marry a man because she found him attractive, and she just went for it. 

On one end you have to admire her boldness, but it shows a big lack of any sort of future-plan, or long-term thinking. This is a pretty extreme example of Ni POLR, but it can make it easier to point out anyways.

Ti-Ne Super-Id Block
(Fe-Si) - (Ne-Ti) - (Fi-Se) - (Ni-Te)

    The Super-id block is made up of the two functions that the indivdiual is weaker at, but consistently values and wants to get better at. This block has two functions, the mobilizing and the suggestive element. The mobilizing function is something that gives the individual energy, and is an avenue they want to keep actively pursuing to become better. The Suggestive function is known the "inferior" function in MBTI, and is an aspect that the individual sucks at, needs lots of help and guidance with, but they are open to (and love people who can provide) feedback in this area. Hence the name "suggestive," I suggest you do this, sort of thing (hopefully I don't sound like an idiot).

    For the ESE, the suggestive function is Ti. This means that the ESE seeks out people who have a well-developed structure in perceiving the world, because they lack it in themselves. The ESE can have a hard time logically explaining why their actions make sense, and want to receive feedback in a clear and concise way. They want structure in their thinking, and look to people who can give them that, so they can later replicate it for themselves and others. This is one of the reasons why the ESE dualizes with the LII (INTP), someone who is perfectly adept at providing a clear and concise logical explanation to making sense of the world. There, the ESE no longer needs to be afraid or flustered that whatever they're doing makes sense. 

    The mobilizing function of the ESE is Ne. This is an individual that wants to learn more about the world they inhabit, and they seek out new ideas to better understand it, even if they are not always practical. These ideas serve to make whatever they're doing in the present moment more interesting, or worthwhile to pursue. This function is bold, but not the most nuanced. This will sometimes make the ESE (in particular an SP2) fit the "manic-pixie" dream girl stereotype to a far larger degree than any Ne base type.

Se-Fi Id Block
(Fe-Si) - (Ne-Ti) - (Fi-Se) - (Ni-Te)

The Id Block is made up of functions the individual is very good at. but don't really care that much to talk about, or draw attention to. These two functions are called the Demonstrative and the Ignoring elements. 

The Demonstrative element is something that is constantly running in the background, and many people might associate you as having. When it flairs up, tt's extremely bold, noticable, and it's actually the most potent function alongside your base/ dominant function. Because of this, it can lead to a load of mistypes if not careful, as you might think someone's demonstrative element is their base. However, the demonstrative element is not that interesting to the individual. They know they are good at it, but they don't see much value in investing too much time into this element.

    The Ignoring function is pretty self-explanatory. It's potent, effective, and it can be used when you need to. But you would much rather spend your time and energy engaging with your ego block, so this is only used as "back-up" when the scenario calls for it. Something you can shut "on" and "off."

    For the ESE, the demonstrative and ignoring functions are Se and Fi.

    The way an ESE uses their Se is going to depend heavily on what enneagram subtype they are (E2 subtypess specifically can look very different), but an ESE is going to be extremely capable in using volitional pressure to get what they want. So much so that an ESE might get mistaken for Se base, specifically SEE (ESFP) much of the time. This Se demonstrative pressure is always running in the background with varying degrees of use. ESEs, when they sense a right moment, can be very much assertive in creating the right emotional atmosphere, and grabbing people's attention. It can be them gently asserting themselves by grabbing someone they like to provoke a positive reaction from them. Other times, the ESE might just actually throw hands (particularly SX2 ESE), and they can be a lot more intimidating than what many people in MBTI ascribe ESEs as being, especially if they lose their temper or feel if they are not being valued. 

This function is going to be very bold, and noticeable. But the ESE is not going to show much interest in this element beyond that, and they just see it as a "means to an end."

    A good example of how intense Se demonstrative can be is Cassie Howard (Euphoria). This is someone who would prefer if everyone remained relaxed and happy with her, but if she feels like she is being disrespected and needs to assert herself, she has no hesistation with grabbing people's attention, and asserting volitional force to get what she wants. A very extreme and unhealthy use of Demonstrative Se (this is what I would see in the school hallways when I was just sitting alone trying to eat my mushed sandwhich), but it might make it easier for people to realize that ESEs are a lot more capable in this area than often thought. As an ESI, one of the only types I fear is a pissed off ESE who wants to rip my head off. 

(If you relate to any of the characters in Euphoria you should be put on a watch list)

 

    Finally, the ignoring function being Fi means that while ESEs are skeptical about the subjective likes and dislikes of people in the absence of a clear emotional expression. If they see another group of people who don't seem to "emote" their love to each other, they will disregard the relationship as one that is love less, or one that has no spark. Despite this, they are good at exploring their own likes and dislikes when it comes to people, but they would rather go out and change the emotional atmosphere around them, regardless of how they feel about specific people and objects. 

~ How To Spot ESEs in your Daily Life ~

• Very expressive people who seem to know exactly what to say to get you do certain things, or to illicit a certain reaction (whether it is attraction, making you laugh, making you feel comfortable with them, etc).
• Dislikes people who don't give them positive reactions, or ignores them. They feel non-valued in these cases, so they specifically look for people who value the ESEs attempts to open them up (it makes them feel wanted and appreciated).
• Might seem competent and effecient in certain areas, especially when they are arguing for a goal that fits with them behaving a certain way (even if it actually is not the most effecient).
• Not long-term planners, and vastly prefer to engage with things in the moment 
• Wants someone who can logically ground them, and provide them with clear and concise feedback on how to make their day-to-day actions make more sense (not just them being factually correct). They want to live their lives in accordance to a strict system, but need help to achieve it.
• One of the most likely types to become suddenly intimidating and kick your ass when they feel disrespected (alongside  Se base and LSE/ ESTJ). Demonstrative Se in no joke. 

More Facts

The *typical* smoothest and most challenging relationships for ESEs

• Smoothest: Alpha Quadra / LII (INTP), ILE (ENTP), ESE (ESFJ), SEI (ISFJ)
• Challenging: Gamma Quadra / ILI (INTJ), LIE (ENTJ), ESI (ISFP), SEE (ESFP)

Most Common Mistypes for ESEs to Worry About (and why)

1. SEE (ESFP) - Se Demonstrative

2. LSE (ESTJ) - Te Role and Ni POLR

3. SEI (ISFJ) - Same Ego Block Functions

4. IEE (ENFP) - Mobilizing Ne 

Most Commonly Found Enneagram/ Psychosophy Correlations
Enneagram - SP2, SX2, SX3
Psychosophy - (SP2) EFLV, FELV, FEVL (SX2) FEVL, EFVL (SX3) EFLV, FELV, FEVL

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PorcupineJason: https://www.youtube.com/@PracticalSocionics

Socionics Sources:

Aushra's Writings: https://classicsocionics.wordpress.com/

Wikisocion: https://wikisocion.github.io/

ESE (ESFJ) Fictional Characters

Laura Palmer (SX 2 EFVL)
Twin Peaks and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
"I'm so afraid of death. I'm so afraid that no one will believe me until I have taken the seat, that I fear has been saved for me in the darkness."

Rachel Green (SP 2 FEVL)
Friends
"I'm over you. And that, my friends, is what you call closure."

Asuka Langley Soryu (SX2 EFVL)
Neon Genesis Evangelion
"Why are you there, damn you?! You don't do anything! You won't help me! You won't even hold me! You're no one! No one! No one!"

Historia Reiss/ Christa Lenz (SP2 FELV)
Attack on Titan
"I don't care about your reasons or your secrets! No matter what, I am on your side!

Dorian Gray (SX3 FEVL)
The Picture of Dorian Gray
"His beauty had been to him but a mask, his youth but a mockery. What was youth at best? A green, unripe time, a time of shallow moods, and sickly thoughts."

Maria (SX 2 FEVL)
Silent Hill 2 
"I don't mind fighting for an impossible cause. Anyway, it beats just giving up and doing nothing."

Rex Sloan "Rex Splode" (SX 2 FEVL)
Invincible
"There is no universe in which I wake up at 6:00am and the world isn't on fire."

EVA "Tatyana" (SX 2 FEVL)
Metal Gear Saga 
"I only get off my bike when I fall in love... or fall dead."

Misa Amane (SP 2 FEVL)
Death Note 
"What a beautiful way to kill..."

Draco Malfoy (SX3 FEVL)
Harry Potter
"You don't know what I'm capable of. You don't know what I've done." 

Sir Hans Capon (SX 2 EFVL)
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 
"Audentes fortuna iuvat (Fortune favours the bold)"

Ann Takamaki (SX 3 FEVL)
Persona 5
"I've made up my mind. I'm going to keep looking forward. Things like dying and losing aren't important now. All that matters is that I don't return to my old self... I'll never make a mistake like that again. I swear it!"

Anna (SP2 EFLV)
Frozen
"Love is an open door!"

Cassie Howard (SX3 FELV)
Euphoria
"I'm the one who takes risks. I'm the one who falls in love. I'm the one who gets hurt, not you Lex! You've never even fucking lived!"

Seong Gi-hun/ No. 456 (SO9 FELV)
Squid Game
"We are not horses. We are humans."

Simba (SX2 EFVL)
The Lion King
"Love will find a way, anywhere we go. We're home if we are there together."

Steve Harrington (SX3 FEVL)
Stranger Things
"Everybody loves me, and I intend to keep it that way."

Peter Jason Quill "Star Lord" (SX2 FEVL)
Marvel Cinematic Universe

"Star Lord, man. Legendary outlaw."

Dina (SP2 FELV)
The Last of Us Part 2
"We have a family. She doesn't get to be more important than that."

Winry Rockbell (SP2 EFLV)
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood 
"You two won't cry; someone should do it for you, don't you think?"