Blood Type and Personality

Manawis,Darwin L.
Blood Type and Personality
An old Japanese belief states that each blood type is associated with specific personality traits, and that mere
knowledge of the blood type can be used to predict the general temperament and basic behavior of an
individual. Although it lacks scientific evidence, it is widely popular in quizzes, magazines and television shows
in Japan.
The connection between blood type and personality of an individual has been a topic of interest in several
Asian countries. However, the origins of this concept lie in the Japanese culture and termed as the 'Blood Type
Theory of Personality', which emphasizes that a person's blood type can be useful in predicting his personality,
general disposition and his rapport with others.
The relation between ABO blood types and personality was studied and brought to life by Mashiko Nomi, a
Japanese journalist, in the 1970s. Nomi's interest was sparked by a paper titled The Study of Temperament
through Blood Type, published by Takeji Furukawa in 1927, in the journal Psychological Research. Although
lacking a strong scientific explanation, and being dismissed by members of the scientific community, popular
belief subscribes most wholeheartedly to this concept.
Various personality traits associated with the four different blood types under the ABO system, have been
provided below.
Blood Type A - The Farmers

Referred to as farmers, people with blood group A, are patient, peace-loving and loyal. These individuals may
be overly sensitive, and care a lot about social standards and etiquette. They are sensitive to others feelings,
but take time to share their own. They are very careful while making decisions, and are more comfortable
handling one task at a time.
Good Traits
• Shy• Calm• Loyal• Gentle• Organized• Perfectionist
Bad Traits
• Earnest• Stubborn• Fastidious• Obsessive• Pessimistic• Too sensitive
Famous People with Blood Type A: George H. W. Bush, Britney Spears, Adolf Hitler, Richard Nixon, Ringo
Starr, and Jet Li.
Blood Type B - The Hunters

Classic Bs are considered analogous to hunters, and they tend to choose the less beaten or unconventional
tracks. (Not to be confused with Peter D'Adamo's attribution of 'hunter' to blood type O.) They are quick
decision makers, but cannot take orders easily. These are the people who are likely to focus on something
they have set their minds on, and never let go of it, no matter how unachievable the goal. They are highly
respectful of scientific works and practical findings.
Good Traits
• Strong• Creative• Cheerful• Expressive• Hardworking• Individualistic
Bad Traits
• Moody• Erratic• Forgetful• Impatient• Insensitive• Irresponsible
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Famous People with Blood Type B: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, Luciano Pavarotti, Tom Selleck, Paul
McCartney, and Vince Young.
Blood Type AB - The Humanists

Individuals with this comparatively rare blood type, are often perceived as humanists, and are the most
practical of all. They have excellent analytical and logical reasoning skills. However, they may represent a
mixture of traits observed in those with blood types A and B. They may be outgoing and confident at times, but
may act very shy sometimes. Although calm and cool, an unsolved problem can make them highly anxious and
upset. These people may be hard to categorize because of their tendency to display an amalgamation of the
characteristics of differing blood groups.
Good Traits
• Cool• Caring• Rational• Charming• Controlled• Dependable
Bad Traits
• Critical• Dualistic• Forgetful• Indecisive• Unforgiving• Irresponsible
Famous People with Blood Type AB: John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Thomas Edison, Jackie Chan, Mick
Jagger, and Barack Obama.
Blood Type O - The Warriors

The people with blood type O, may often be trendsetters, and are very strong and enduring like warriors. They
are not just honest but also dislike people who hide the truth. These individuals are born leaders, but give up
the task easily if they find it meaningless. They generally tend to overlook the finer points and details.
Good Traits
• Honest• Energetic• Ambitious• Confident• Optimistic• Passionate
Bad Traits
• Vain• Envious• Doubtful• Arrogant• Workaholic• Unpredictable
Famous People with Blood Type O: Elvis Presley, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Al Capone, John
Lennon, and Paul Newman.
Although the correlation between blood types and personality has no scientific evidence, the idea had become
the basis for scientific racism. Those in the West labeled individuals with the blood type B, the most common
blood type amongst Asians, as inferior. Moreover, during the early 1900s there was widespread propaganda
suggesting that there existed a 'superior' blood line characterized by A type of blood.
Today, the relation between blood type and personality is followed closely in Japan, much like the use of sun
signs to determine personality and compatibility for matchmaking.
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Manawis,Darwin L.

Blood Type and Personality

Blood Type A - The Farmers

Blood Type B - The Hunters

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Blood Type AB - The Humanists

Blood Type O - The Warriors

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