| Below are eight specific strategies to enhance | | | | Orange, be prepared to jump into a lifestyle that's |
| relationships with Orange people. All eight ideas were | | | | packed with activity and demands lots of energy. |
| generated after interviewing thousands of people | | | | Because of their energetic approach to life, Oranges |
| who possess an Orange (SP) temperament. | | | | often get more things accomplished faster than most |
| 1. Recognize their talents | | | | people. They agree with the saying, "When I work, I |
| Oranges as a group tend to be more talented and | | | | work hard. When I play, I play hard." Don't get in |
| skillful than other personality types. Perhaps this is | | | | their way when they're working. Don't bog them |
| because they enjoy doing a particular activity so | | | | down with a lot of detailed planning or impose a |
| much that they master it by sheer repetition. | | | | structure that's too confining. Then, as soon as they |
| Whatever the reason, it's important to recognize | | | | complete the job, make sure they're immediately |
| their expertise. More so than other colors, Oranges | | | | rewarded for their performance. |
| need immediate recognition for their performances. | | | | Historically, American culture has been dominated by |
| They rely on those around them to validate how | | | | Gold values, attitudes, and behaviors. So it's easy to |
| they feel. It's one of their primary sources of | | | | criticize Oranges for their carefree and |
| self-esteem. If they don't receive this external | | | | fly-by-the-seat-of-their-pants lifestyle--the exact |
| approval, they'll try other ways or other sources to | | | | opposite of the Gold lifestyle. But they're not |
| get what they need--which may not be a good thing. | | | | strangers to that kind of criticism. They've heard it |
| 2. Be optimistic and friendly | | | | most of their lives, and it hasn't been helpful; in fact, |
| This is usually simple to do because it's almost | | | | it has probably driven a deeper wedge between the |
| impossible to be pessimistic or depressed around an | | | | Orange and Gold temperaments. So rather than |
| Orange. Most of them have an effervescent | | | | condemning Orange lifestyles, learn to appreciate |
| personality that makes you feel exhilarated just by | | | | their strengths and tolerate their differences. Of |
| being around them. So don't even try to talk about | | | | course, the same can be said of all personality types. |
| negative things. Dwell on positive, light-hearted, and | | | | 7. Expect the unexpected |
| encouraging things. Don't be dreary; don't be gloomy. | | | | If you're going to form a relationship with an Orange, |
| Much can be learned from adopting the Orange's | | | | be prepared for the unexpected. Oranges are not |
| positive perspective on life. | | | | predictable except in their unpredictability. As long as |
| 3. Don't tie them down | | | | you don't feel too uncomfortable with the situation, |
| Those who have tried to force an Orange into a | | | | consider going along with what the Orange wants to |
| tightly controlled environment know the futility of | | | | do. They like doing things without forethought or |
| such an action. An Orange can't be contained any | | | | planning. They live on their impulses. |
| more than the wind can be bottled-up. However, if | | | | Oranges are naturally generous and lavish givers, |
| you're in a situation where you're leading an Orange | | | | regardless of whether or not they have something |
| or rearing an Orange child, help him set his own limits | | | | to give. If they have the resources, they will host |
| and teach him the ramifications of exceeding them. | | | | the most extravagant dinners, throw the wildest |
| Explain how the consequences of breaking the rules | | | | parties, and give the largest presents. If they don't |
| will result in the loss of personal freedom. Once he | | | | have the resources, they will still give you half of |
| understands, give him the room to make his own | | | | what they have, even if they're down to their last |
| choices and govern himself. | | | | loaf of bread. Compliment their generous natures. |
| 4. Appreciate their humor | | | | Admire their desire to share what they have. But |
| Oranges have a remarkable sense of humor. Many of | | | | don't take advantage of it or rely on it--Oranges are |
| them are natural entertainers and are ready to | | | | also whimsical, and can change their minds in a flash. |
| perform at a moment's notice. Some of the world's | | | | 8. Get involved and take risks |
| greatest comedians are Orange or Orange-Green. | | | | Because Oranges seek variety and want to |
| Take advantage of the Orange's unique outlook on | | | | experience what the world has to offer, they |
| life. They give many people pleasure and enjoyment. | | | | constantly seek new adventures and new thrills. |
| Don't be too quick to dismiss their behaviors as | | | | They crave adventure. They live for danger. They |
| "childish" and "trivial." Enjoy their playful dispositions. | | | | don't mind putting their lives on the line. They want |
| 5. Be competitive and energetic | | | | to test their skills and prove their abilities. |
| Many Oranges seem to have a competitive nature. | | | | These attitudes can be extremely distressing to Gold, |
| They, like the Golds, often battle other people to | | | | Blue, and Green individuals. If you talk about rules and |
| become "king of the hill." However, unlike the Golds, | | | | regulations or harp on consequences, the Orange will |
| they aren't motivated by the need to dominate or | | | | usually ignore you. The last thing Oranges want is a |
| reign. They just want to play the game with as much | | | | wet blanket dampening their fun. Besides, more likely |
| gusto as it takes. If they happen to win because of | | | | than not, they already know the consequences. |
| their performance, that's even better. They play | | | | However, if you're in a supervisory role, and the |
| because they enjoy playing. They don't take | | | | Oranges want to go off and do something legal but |
| themselves or the game too seriously. So when you | | | | dangerous, you can do several things. |
| play with an Orange, expect to be seriously | | | | First, help them practice their skills in a safe setting |
| challenged, but don't make a big deal out of winning | | | | until they can demonstrate competence. Second, try |
| or losing; try to be a good sport. | | | | to accompany them as an active participant. Third, |
| 6. Value their need for excitement | | | | quietly make safety precautions and design |
| Oranges are active people. Like most people, they | | | | emergency plans to satisfy your own needs. |
| prefer to spend their time doing fun and entertaining | | | | Nevertheless, be aware that if an emergency actually |
| things. But for them, fun and entertaining things | | | | occurs, chances are the Oranges will end up rescuing |
| require lots of action, adventure, thrills, and physical | | | | you. |
| pleasures. So, if you want to spend time with an | | | | |