The Western world usually determine personalities based on the Zodiac and horoscopes. By asking a persons horoscope, you can figure out what kind of girl or boy you have bumped into. Many Koreans believe that blood types are linked to personalities. So instead of asking someones Zodiac sign, in Korea you might have to tell your blood type instead. Linking personality to blood type goes back to the 1920s in Japan and became big thing in the 1970s. The idea spread and today the roots are primarily in countries like Taiwan and South Korea.
I'm personally very interested in the horoscope signs and in many cases, they are true. With the years and the older I get, the better my Zodiac sign describes me. Basing personality after blood type is something new for me. I came across this information in class this past week and decided to read more about it.
The descriptions:
A: Positive Traits: Conservative, introverted,
reserved, patient, punctual and inclined to be perfectionists.
Worst Traits: Obsessive, stubborn, self
conscious and uptight.
Referred as ‘farmers’ in some descriptions,
Type A’s are said to be considerate of others and loyal to a fault. They can
also be secretive and reluctant to share their feelings. Apparently they don’t
hold their liquor well, either.
B: Best Traits: Animal-loving, creative,
flexible, individualistic, optimistic and passionate.
Worst Traits: Forgetful, irresponsible and
self-centered.
Referred to as ‘hunters’, Type B’s have
very independent natures and tend not to be concerned about what other people
think of them. Although often described as shallow and lazy, they can be quite
passionate about the things they hold dear. Patience is not their strong suit
either.
Type B men have acquired a very negative
reputation in Korea and are not considered by many to be good husband material.
Often described as ‘players’, they are perceived as being selfish and
mercurial, quick to anger and not terribly reliable. That said, their bad boy
image makes them very attractive to women, but not for the long term. (Type B women
do not share in this bad rep, for some unexplained reason).
AB: Best Traits: Cool, controlled, empathic,
introverted and rational.
Worst Traits: Aloof, critical, indecisive
and unforgiving.
Referred to as ‘humanists’, Type AB’s are
said to be controlled more by their heads, than by their hearts. They are
rational, good with money, but unpredictable. Although inclined to be distant,
they prefer harmony and as such, work well with mediators. Some consider them
two-faced, and therefore untrustworthy.
O: Best Traits: Ambitious, athletic, robust
and self-confident.
Worst Traits: Arrogant, insensitive,
ruthless and vain.
Referred to as ‘warriors’, Type O’s are
viewed as natural leaders and are often, also, natural athletes. They tend to
be outgoing, expressive and passionate, but can also bore others to death with
their obsessive drive for success coupled with their absolute convictions that
they are winners. This certainty that they will always win explains why they
aren’t afraid to take risks or gamble. They have a strong physical presence and
are unlikely to ever be overlooked.
Take a look and see if the description fits your personality. Here is a link of how the different blood types act in different situations.
The original source: http://www.korea4expats.com/article-blood-types.html
