Well a very popular thing in Korea and Japan (hehe, put Korea first) is BLOOD TYPE! I think I already chatted about this a while back, but never posted anything...plus if you told me your bloody type, almost 100% I forgot haha.
Well I can't speak for Japanese people, but for Koreans, it's not rare at all that someone would ask you what your blood type is. They might even ask you when they first meet you, which kind of changes their first impression of you cuz they'll think "Ah, this person is an O, now I know that they're like this and this."
SO lets have some fun and learn about blood types and then post what type you are xD.
Blood type APeople with blood type A are usually serious, patient, and cool. They are also emphatic, certifiable, and believable although they are stubborn. Before they do something, they usually think first and plan it in detail. Indeed, they like harmony, peace and organization.
They do everything seriously and consistently, and make themselves appropriately. That is why, they will try not to hurt anyone with their words or speak unnecessarily. But, they can stand apart from other people. They also suppress their feelings, so they look rigid although they still have weaknesses, such as being nervous, scared, and many more. They lean towards surrounding themselves with people of like characteristics.
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People with blood type A have a deep-rooted strength that helps them stay calm in a crisis when everyone else is panicking. However, they tend to avoid confrontation, and feel very uncomfortable around people. A types are shy and sometimes withdrawn. They seek harmony and are very polite, but all the same feel that they never really fit in with others. A types are very responsible. If there is a job to be done, they prefer to take care of it themselves. These people crave success and are perfectionists. They are also very creative, and the most artistic of all the blood types, most likely because of their sensitivity.
People with blood type A are also likely to be considered classic "type A's": stressed and conscientious
Best traits: Earnest, creative, sensible, reserved, patient, responsible
Worst traits: Fastidious, overearnest, stubborn, tense, conservative
Blood Type BPeople with blood type B tend to be curious and interested in everything. They also lean to have many hobbies. If they are interested in something, they will be buoyant, but unfortunately they become bored fast. However, they can choose the most important thing for them to do.
They lean to want to be number one in anything rather than just to be average people. But, they usually ignore another activity if they have focused on a certain activity. In other words, they cannot multi-task to a great extent.
They look cheerful, enthusiastic, and bright. But, they are actually not like their appearances. Indeed, they are antisocial with many people. They are rugged individualists who are straightforward and like to do things their own way. Unluckily, their insistence on being independent can sometimes go too far and become a weakness.
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People with blood type B are the most practical of the blood groups. They are specialists in what they do. When they start a project, they spend extra time understanding and trying to follow directions than others might. When they are doing something, all of their attention is focused on it. They tend to stick to a goal and follow it through to the end, even if it seems impossible. They tend to be less than cooperative, as they like to follow their own rules and their own ideas. They are individualists. B type people pay attention to their thoughts a little more than their feelings, and therefore can sometimes seem cold and serious.
People with blood type B are often considered more relaxed, freewheeling, and unconventional than other types, although not necessarily to an unacceptable degree.
Best traits: Wild, active, doer, creative, passionate, strong
Worst traits: Selfish, irresponsible, unforgiving, unpredictable
Blood type OPeople with blood type O usually have a big role in motivating the passion of their groups and stimulating the harmonious relationship among the group members. They look like people who accept and do something calmly.
They are smart to cover up their feelings, so they look like people who are always cheerful, peaceful, and do not have problem at all. But, if they cannot bear it, they will surely find a place or someone to talk to.
They are kind, often show their kindness, and are not reluctant to give out of their money to other people (treating them). They are actually stubborn too and have their own opinions about anything in confidence, but they are also flexible and easily accept new things. No wonder that they lean to be influenced easily by other people. Look like people who are temperate and believable, but they also often make big mistakes because of their careless characteristic. However, their characteristics make them lovable.
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People with blood type O people are outgoing, energetic and social. They are the most flexible of the blood types. They easily start up projects but often have trouble following through because they give up easily. They are flighty and not too dependable. O types always say what's on their mind. They value the opinion of others and like to be the center of attention. Also, people with O blood are extremely self-confident.
Type O, the most "average" blood type, is considered the best type in Japan.
Best traits: Agreeable, sociable, optimistic
Worst traits: Vain, rude, jealous, arrogant
Blood type ABPeople with blood type AB have sensitive and soft feeling. They have profound interests with other people's feelings and always face other people with care and beware. However, they are also tough with themselves and people close to them. Thus, they lean to have two personalities.
They usually hold grudges and think too deep into situations. Fortunately, they have a lot of friends, but they also need time to be alone to think through their own problems.
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People with blood type AB are hard to categorize. They can have characteristics on both ends of the spectrum at the same time. For instance, they are both shy and outgoing. They easily switch from one opposite to another. AB people are trustworthy and responsible, but can't handle it when too much is asked of them. They don't mind doing favors or helping out, as long as it's on their own conditions. People with this blood type are interested in art and metaphysics.
AB is considered the worst blood type. In predictability-loving Japan, they're loose cannons. They also like to set their own conditions and reserve the right to drop out when things don't meet their expectations. They're known to be sensitive and considerate—at times—but it just isn't enough to balance out the flaws in this blood type. For a while, some companies tried dividing their employees into work groups based on blood type, and no one wanted to work with the AB group.
Best traits: Cool, controlled, rational, sociable
Worst traits: Critical, indecisive, forgetful, irresponsible
Compatibility A is most compatible with A and AB.
B is most compatible with B and AB.
AB is most compatible with AB, B, A, and O.
O is most compatible with O and AB.
Well now that you know what the blood types are, list yours in this post xD. And if you've had any experiences with anything to do with blood types, feel free to comment about it ^^
Just so you know, it's not rare for Koreans to guess other people's blood types by their personality. Haha...in Korea, B blood types are actually considered to be horrible for guys to have. There's even a movie about it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Boyfriend_Is_Type_B . Apparently B guys are real jerks haha.
They also say ABs are either geniuses or insane haha A types are considered to be drama queens cuz they start drama everywhere, not to mention remember and hold grudges forever. So all in all, Os are considered the best blood type to have because they're carefree, don't hold grudges, and are very loyal.
Now, can anyone guess my blood type? BUahahah. OH OH, and guess Shin's blood type too xD!!!!!
Edited by JSong - 11/10/2010, 21:48
