"ESTPs have an uncanny ability to perceive people's attitudes and motivations. They pick up on little cues which go completely unnoticed by most other types, such as facial expressions and stance. They're typically a couple of steps ahead of the person they're interacting with. ESTPs use this ability to get what they want out of a situation."
I'll agree to the above with the addition of one word:
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ESTPs CAN use this ability to get what they want out of a situation."
The mode of operation described above is in fact our default means of interacting with the world. But, all humans have the capability to decide how they use their skills. Some will choose to use their powers for good, and others will not. I myself like to sleep well at night, so I have never abused my powers of observation/persuasion.
Describe what this is like for you, especially in comparison to how others around you perceive the same social situation.
Social Situations: Not so much an issue. I live to have fun, to have new and interesting experiences, to help others, and to make the world a better place. If I pick up on the fact that someone I a mproximal to has extra tickets to a game before others do, I will pounce on it. I'll pay what they are worth, but the early bird gets the worm, and I don't like sitting in the nosebleed section. Personally I love having such skills, as it allows me to be a very animated and funny person as I can predict what direction a crowd is going and steer it into uncharted hilarious territory. I love to hear people laugh. I've always loved a crowd.
Business Situations: I will do what is needed to accomplish my objective. Early on in my career I made it a point to never work for an organization that produced a product or performed services that I did not agree with. So, by virtue of the fact that I have faith in my ability to select the right positions in my career at the right organizations, that frees me to leverage my skills to get the job done and not have to think about it too much, with regard to "feeling guilty" or what have you. I am efficient, I am effective, and I do not needlessly mow over other people just to perform at a high standard. But don't piss me off or screw me over, because I will open up a can of whoop ass if I need to.
How does this make you "feel"?
FANTASTIC!!!
For you, is the bolded portion true--do you always use what you know for yourself? Why or why not?
I do when I want to or need to, for myslef, or those who I have chosen to serve in the course of my employment. Like anyone else, I must earn my daily bread, and I will use the tools I have at my disposal to do so in order to feed my wife and kids.