Sanguine has a good memory for interesting, colorful points in a story, the same does not apply to non-people communication data. They are too busy making sure they don't miss anything that is going on around them to pay attention to the small details (like numbers, addresses, names, dates, passcodes, and oh yes… the facts!)
Being on time is another problem they have, time is for others to keep and just a suggestion for Sanguine. If you have ever been waiting in a Resturant for your Sanguine to appear only to find out they are waiting at the same named restaurant at a different location in the same town, life can get very interesting.
Sanguine can disappear for hours with a simple task or going to the store for one item. They merely think of other things to do while they are out, without telling those who are waiting and failing to call and tell them.
After about 10 years of this happening, I (LaRue a Melancholy) have decided to think of it as "cute" instead of maddening. The thanks go to Lisa Bevere for that tip! Cell phones have certainly helped with this problem.
They are great at being the face of any business. Because of the charming, friendly, and light-hearted personality, Sanguines excel as receptionists, public relations, sales, or any place they can be in front of and talk to people. Sometimes they talk too much trying to convince others of their point of view.
Hint to Sanguine, people usually get the short version. If they missed the point and if they are interested, you can take a breath, and they can ask!
My memory (Bob) of my mother's stories is that many times they went very loooong, but If you had to leave the room in the middle of her story no problem, Mother would continue with the story dramatically without pausing, and you would just miss out on the part that she told while you were gone. Your loss!
I just noticed that this recounting of the Sanguine Mother's story, has been shared with you, the reader, written by her Sanguine son and it took longer in the retelling than our other stories. (Go Figure)
Sanguine has inborn self-centeredness that makes them need to be in the middle of any endeavor where people are involved. They bring their smiles, hugs, and friendship, along with their fun (hopefully short) stories, making them the life of the party that provides them with the encouragement and approval they need. The way to get the attention of a Sanguine is to be interested in any kind of project of their interest. Sanguine think as they speak, not think and then speak. If you can get in to ask questions about their project, it will help them firm up their plans, and they will think you are a brilliant person.
Sanguines appear to be naive and have the innocence of childlike simplicity. This works well for them as they are pliable and changeable to situations, their attention can change on a dime when a more exciting idea comes. They are sincere at heart and genuinely want to help others. But their enthusiasm and curiosity many times carry them away from their original mission. Their optimism of making work fun and seeing the beauty all around them keeps them from wanting to see any negative side or deal with the weeds in an otherwise "beautiful garden."
Sanguine is enthusiastic over almost everything. Whatever you bring up, they want to do, and wherever you are going, they want to go. They want to be involved in what you are doing for Fear that they will miss something fun. Even if going with you means they forget their original plans or responsibility.
I (LaRue) have a Sanguine friend who packs her day from morning to night with people, causes, and meetings. If she doesn't have three or four things going on in a day, she feels like she is slacking off. I ask her one day, "why"? She looked at me with the wide-eyed innocence of a Sanguine and replied: "I really don't know." My evaluation would be that she loves people and needs constant involvement and acceptance.
When walking in Love, they are open to great ideas and new challenges countered with creative activities. In any meeting, it is the Sanguine who dreams up the plans, gets the vision for the project but seeing them through is the problem. Sanguine can always come up with bright and creative ideas and seem to have a spark needed to motivate Melancholy or Choleric friends into carrying them out to a productive conclusion.
One Chloric husband with a Sanguine wife, laughing told us, "my wife is always into something, but she wants five other people in it with her. I have come to believe she needs the people to do the work of her bright ideas and keep her on schedule and that's OK with them because everybody loves Margie."
Sanguine will volunteer for anything to be helpful and Positive. The problem is you can't count on them (by themselves); they often do not follow through because their minds are going in so many directions they don't remember what they volunteered to do. Sanguines need constant help to remember.
Sanguine leadership takes a quantum leap forward when they realize they are starters and need people who are finishers.

The following is a description of the personalities for the Sanguine. This list will help the Sanguine determine who they need to get the job done:

- Melancholy (Disciple Thomas) The Clarifier to firm up the truth.
- Sanguine (Disciple Peter) to Speak out with power.
- Chloric (Disciple Paul) to "get-err done, now" with zeal.
- Phlegmatic (Father Abraham) to promote peace.

The Sanguine humor in its purest form is typically designed to accomplish one thing "let's move on from here to a better place." The sanguine lives in the present and not in the future. They see the funny side to almost every situation and can point to nearly every case and find a reason to hope. It is hard for the Sanguine to take a negative position because to them, everything positive is life itself. The glass is always half full to them.
To the people loving Sanguine tears come quickly and easily when hurt by others, or they see others pain. However, our Sanguine can almost always find a way out of the tears and lead others to a positive solution after the crying is over.
The sanguine is a prolific joke teller and if given a chance, can many times see the way to make others laugh, even when they want to cry.
As you begin to understand the personalities, you can apply this wisdom into every area of life. The correct use of this knowledge will keep you from many mistakes and help you as you deal with people.