Reds love debating, sometimes just for the sake of it, and bring competition into everything they do, including work and sport. They like the thrill of winning an argument, so if you were to be tempted to debate with them, it is unlikely you would walk away as the winner.

You will quite easily recognise the Red for their confrontational manner of communication, strong views and opinions on everything and anything, as well as lack of praise or compliments. They can quite easily lose their temper, but at the same time, their charm and confidence are very attractive personality features.

Reds tend to take a while to let go, relax and unwind. And even then, it is more than likely that they are really still contemplating their next exploit in their head, so don’t take it personally if you find yourself in their company just to realise that while they might be present physically, their mind is elsewhere.

Reds might be very outspoken and outgoing, but they are not the type to wear their heart on their sleeve, so don’t expect them to be able to share their emotions easily. Because of their tendency to be emotionally ‘constipated’, they don’t react well to someone else’s display of emotions. They would not want you to reveal any emotionally sensitive details of your life, they have more important things on their minds.

Reds will always appear immaculately dressed, whether the occasion is work or casual, or even in sports apparel. They are often lean in their build as they burn so much energy with their fast-paced lifestyle. Although occasionally you may find a Red whose appearance displays effects of a pressurised schedule, unhealthy diet and rigorous entertaining.

Needless to say, with all their drive and ambition, these confident and outspoken people, more often than not, excel in pretty much every area of their lives.

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A Red persona will find people who take 10 minutes to say what could have taken a minute, tedious. They will get irate with people who are vague, ambiguous and non-committal. So the best way to get on with a Red is to have a clear idea of things before you ask something of them, as they will fire off a series of questions at you. They will take a dim view if you can’t be clear with them. If you are prone to using the silent treatment, really, don’t bother – it will have zero effect on a Red.

Also, because the Reds are quite hesitant with displays of emotions, you might unsettle them and quite simply get on their nerves by displaying too much endearment or by needing to talk about your feelings.

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Note that they don’t necessarily aim to be mean, they simply believe that they are right, and quite often they are. It would be better to clearly state what you think the problem is, and ask them for the solution. Most often, their solutions will be fair and right. You may not like it but utilising their suggestions will most likely not harm you.

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A Red persona can be direct and forthright to the point of being rude or abrupt. They may overlook any signs of emotion or clues that someone has been offended. As the most emotionally sterile personas on the chart, they pride themselves on being exceptionally pragmatic, decision makers and believe it, they are!

To maintain their persona, they may possess some unnerving habits: they may keep you waiting without explaining why. They can be sceptical and dismissive. They are also exceptionally good at debating and may inadvertently engage you, drawing you into this ‘sport’ of theirs, to display their superiority. Or they may do this in a group which some may find embarrassing.

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On the plus side, while they might not be likely to display any affection or emotions any time soon, they also won’t shower you with the side effects of their stresses or bad moods. They value their ability to keep their composure very highly and would consider it a personal defeat if they lost this composure. Reds are very resistant to stress and deal with pressure very well, although they may have a tendency at times to lose their composure in an immense outburst. They constantly fear that this may happen, however, they keep a tight grip on their emotions, generally keeping themselves contained at all costs.