Who's Your Type?

A New Way to Tell

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If you just can't find that special someone, take a lesson from the Japanese. "What's your
type?" has a very literal meaning: blood type. In Japan, this is the hot new way to find
everything from true love to a new job.
The Associated Press reports that even though scientists roll their eyes and say it has zero
value, many in Japan pay no attention. They are convinced that a person's blood type is
the secret to his or her personality.
So what does your blood type say about you?
Type Personality traits
Type-A Farmers, shy, introverted perfectionists. Considerate to others
gullible. Loyal to friends and coworkers. Sometimes secretive, or
tight-lipped about their feelings. Don't hold their liquor well.
It Sucks To Be B in Korea
original article by Angsuman Chakraborty, adapted from multiple sources by Rob Ouwehand
February 7th, 2007
" It surprised me at first to learn that the idea of linking blood types with temperament
is popular in East-Asia. It originated in 1927, when a Japanese scholar wrote "The Study
of Temperament Through Blood Types." #The concept became widespread in 1971 when
another Japanese writer published a book which applied those ideas to matchmaking.
These days, East-Asians use blood type profiles for everything from dating to job-hunting
and sports training.
" According to blood-type believers, type O's are outgoing and passionate, type A's
are introverted perfectionists, and type AB's are unpredictable and mysterious. #Finally,
there was type B, my type. #They are considered independent spirits with strong
personalities. #That describes me perfectly.

Type-B Hunters. Independent spirits, strong personalities. May not care what " However, negative cultural stereotypes have developed around type B people, and
others think of them; extremely passionate about the things they hold in Korea, people say type B men are bad dating partners: selfish, unpredictable, and never
dear. Can be shallow, lazy and quite impatient. caring or devoted! #A survey by Internet portal site XYinlove.co.kr in South Korea showed
that type B men were considered the worst boyfriends, and 40 percent of women did not
Type-AB Humanists. Unpredictable, distant, tend to use their heads over
want to marry a type B man. #I have never been a selfish guy myself, but I hope the
their hearts. Good with money. Seek harmony: work well as
women I meet will at least give me the chance to prove I am caring and devoted before
mediators; however, can be viewed as two-faced.
they reject me. Scientists say blood-type profiling is all a sham, and some even say that
Type-O Warriors. Outgoing, expressive, passionate. Highly motivated, judging people by blood-type is another kind of discrimination, like racism, yet the
natural leaders. Charismatic, confident risk-takers. Natural athletes. stereotypes just won!t disappear.
Tend to be obsessive about success, which can make them boring
to others. " So if you are a type B living in Korea, don't tell your true blood type to the woman
you like. #Better yet, lie and say you're an A: most people say type A is the most desirable
type. #As you know, all's fair in love and war. #Then, change the topic, and hope she
It may sound like a horoscope, but the Japanese public doesn't care. AP reports that even doesn't request a blood test before accepting your proposal.
Prime Minister Taro Aso considers his blood type relevant enough to reveal it in his official
profile on the Web. He's an A. http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/what-is-your-blood-type-i-am-b-apparently-it-sucks-to-be-b-in-korea/
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How far can this go?
* Japanese matchmaking agencies provide blood-type compatibility tests.
* Some companies even hire according to blood type. It's a common interview question.
* At some kindergartens, children are divided by blood type.
* The 2008 Japanese women's Olympic softball team considered players! blood type
while designing their training routines.
* There is a new word in Japanese, "bura-hara," meaning blood-type harassment.

Your blood type, which is genetically determined by the proteins in the blood, has
nothing to do with your personality. Satoru Kikuchi, associate professor of psychology at
Shinshu University called it sham science. "The idea encourages people to judge others
by the blood types, without trying to understand them as human beings. It's like racism,"
he told AP.
--From the Editors at Netscape, adapted by Rob Ouwehand