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TOKYO — To many Japanese, the key to their personality lies not in their stars
\n but in their blood type. Type A’s, they believe, are perfectionists and make
\n good accountants; Type B’s are sociable but selfish. <\/p>\n
Now one of Japan’s favorite pop beliefs is running into accusations of abuse
\nand discrimination, with critics saying it is being used to assign jobs, match
\ncouples, even pigeonhole schoolchildren. <\/p>\n
Irate scientists are attacking the theory in books and Web pages. Magazines
\n are examining the debate in articles with titles like, "Don’t bully Type
\n B." <\/p>\n
The debunkers point out that blood type is determined by the proteins in the
\n blood — hardly a determinant of character. "It’s mere superstition," says
\n Tatsuya Sato, associate professor of psychology at Ritsumeikan University. "Linking
\n blood type and personality is not only unscientific, it’s wrong." <\/p>\n
But the theory, imported from
\n its Nazi supporters and adopted by Tokyo’s militarist government in the
\n 1930s, is wildly popular nonetheless. It is also widespread in South
\n Korea. <\/p>\n
Hmmm, according to this blood-type breakdown (from Delia’s from Newsday<\/a> <\/p>\n Delia’s TOKYO — To many Japanese, the key to their personality lies not in their stars but in their blood type. Type A’s, they believe, are perfectionists and make good accountants; Type B’s are sociable but selfish. Now one of Japan’s … Continue reading
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\n is Rational, Calculating, Honest, Diplomatic, Organized and Strong.
\n Right on, so far. Suitable Careers for us include Bartender, Attorney,
\n Teacher (hey, that’s 3 for 3 so far) Sales Representative, Social Worker
\n and Witch! This is uncanny! We have been all of the above at one time
\n or another during our long and storied career. Obviously, there must
\n be something to this blood-typing which merits closer investigation.<\/em><\/p>\n
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