You are what you bleed

@sol_cee (38224)
Philippines
September 16, 2018 10:39am CST
Has anyone asked you what your blood type is, not by medical personnels but as part of a small talk? In Japan, asking about your blood type is as common as talking about the weather. The first time I was asked this question by a Japanese friend, I was caught off guard. Then I thought oh, maybe she was just worried about my health. Or was she asking me to donate blood to Red Cross? When I couldn’t give her a definite answer because I honestly was clueless at that time, she gave me a weird ‘are you serious???’ look. My first dumb mistake. Some Japanese define people’s personality, gesture, even mannerism on whether you are a blood type A, B, AB or O and more. Some companies require this information during job interviews because certain blood types are more ‘favorable’ than the others. Online dating sites ask applicants to include their blood types for proper matching. Profit oriented companies come up with blood type specific products suited for the blood type crazies- from specialized blood type chewing gums to condoms. You’re shaking your head and I perfectly understand. Lol So do you know your blood type? Photo is from FB.
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@moffittjc (118204)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Sep 18
I am O negative, which--according to your chart--means I'm narrow-minded. But I can tell you, I am the most open-minded person there is!
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
16 Sep 18
It’s a chart I got from FB. I don’t know how reliable it is. But based on your interactions here, I agree on you being an open minded person Jeff-san. ;)
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@moffittjc (118204)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Sep 18
@sol_cee I like to see things from all perspectives, which is why I keep an open-mind about things. I definitely have my own personal views on things, but that doesn't mean I don't like to hear or see other people's views on things. Even when I say my mind is made up, or that I am set on this belief or that belief, I can be persuaded to change my mind if someone makes a compelling argument or presents facts or data that I wasn't aware of.
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
16 Sep 18
@moffittjc you would have been a fair judge, your Honor. ;)
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@LadyDuck (454863)
• Switzerland
16 Sep 18
Same as @moffittjc I am of the pretty rare O negative group and I am far to be narrow minded. My husband is AB+... well, I understand him... sometimes.
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@LadyDuck (454863)
• Switzerland
17 Sep 18
@sol_cee You have not read well most say they are 0+ that means O POSITIVE, a world of difference. Imagine if a doctor makes your mistakes and gives me a 0+ blood ADIOS WORLD! By the way 0+ (zero positive) is the more common 38% of people has 0+ (Jeff and I are 0- zero negative).
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
17 Sep 18
@LadyDuck Oh, really have no idea. I thought all O's are the same.
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
16 Sep 18
If you scroll up (or down) the comments, you’d find your co-type O myLot members. Aside from Jeff-san.
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@rsa101 (37952)
• Philippines
17 Sep 18
I see wow that's new to me learning from Japanese culture. But I doubt if the blood type would have any bearing on the personality of a person. But anyhow I do believe in the blood type matching since there are positive and negative blood type to consider and it should be matched else the baby could have some kind of problem when they try to conceive. But as I looked on my bloodtype it certainly looks like am the hero type of a man.
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@rsa101 (37952)
• Philippines
17 Sep 18
@sol_cee Nope B+ Can give up (sacrifice) for others. Wow is that really me?
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
17 Sep 18
Hero? I'm curious now. Blood type O?
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
17 Sep 18
@rsa101 Wow~! First time for me to meet someone who is a Type B!~
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@dpk262006 (58673)
• Delhi, India
17 Sep 18
I know my blood type. It is A+ ( a very commonly found group). However, I did not know that every blood group has some characteristics, as you have mentioned in your post.
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@dpk262006 (58673)
• Delhi, India
17 Sep 18
@sol_cee I do not know its authenticity. However, I won't deny that I am not a good leader, I believe in leading my team (read subordinates) by example.
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
@dpk262006 no doubt about your leadership skills. :)
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
17 Sep 18
Actually I just 'borrowed' that from FB. I'm not sure of its accuracy. But I believe that you are a good leader.
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@Genipher (5405)
• United States
24 Oct 18
I really need to get my minions blood tested so we know their types. I do know I'm A+ and hubby is O+, so all the kiddos are positive...
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
24 Oct 18
I miss you my ginger. How are you and the minions?
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
25 Oct 18
@Genipher I'm so glad to see you back. I'm still here in Osaka. Surviving a few hiccups, here and there. Can't wait for my vacation in December. Exactly two months to go before Christmas! Are you back here for good? I can't wait to read your out-of-this-world discussions. hehe
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@Genipher (5405)
• United States
25 Oct 18
@sol_cee Doing pretty well. Eldest minion got herself a puppy (he's 5 months now). He and our older dog absolutely love playing together. Back to homeschooling. Took the summer off. My eldest is in 9th grade (she's a grade ahead). She can't wait to get her driver's permit next year. How 'bout you?
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• Philippines
16 Sep 18
I'm a type O (onggoy) but not sure about the signs though. I could be more Onggoy or less Onggoy.
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
16 Sep 18
@rachz_kisses If you scroll up (or down) the comments, you’d find your co-type O myLot members.
@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
16 Sep 18
@sunrisefan you’re also a type O?
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@sunrisefan (28650)
• Philippines
16 Sep 18
Ompong maybe :)
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@SHAMRACK (8576)
• India
17 Sep 18
Informative I am positive and what all those features actually had reflected in human character. So the character shows the blood type...
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@SHAMRACK (8576)
• India
18 Sep 18
@sol_cee seems all these are interrelated...
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
@SHAMRACK yeah. In my country, newspapers have a horoscope section. It’s always the first thing I check. Hehe
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
18 Sep 18
As they say. I think it's the same with asking for your zodiac sign.
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
17 Sep 18
First time, I've read this info. No, I do not know what my blood type is.
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@allen0187 (58447)
• Philippines
17 Sep 18
@sol_cee it helps to know though.
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
17 Sep 18
Most people don't know their blood types, I think. You are not alone. hehe
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
17 Sep 18
@allen0187 in my case, I got curious so I checked my medical files. Hehe
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@May2k8 (17978)
• Indonesia
18 Sep 18
I am B+ I guess because I lossing my blood test paper. I never want to give up, keep trying until exhausted.
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@May2k8 (17978)
• Indonesia
19 Sep 18
@sol_cee Since when did my name change to May-san?
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
@May2k8 It's like calling you Mr. May. ;)
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
The never say die attitude runs in your blood, May-san.
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@SIMPLYD (90727)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
I am type B+. My husband is type B also. I forgot what tupe of blood our daughter have. I will message her.
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@SIMPLYD (90727)
• Philippines
20 Sep 18
@sol_cee Yes, she's a type B too.
@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
She'd better be a B too!
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
18 Sep 18
@sol_cee I know my blood type is A+ . I am just not sure if I have good leadership skills, but it is interesting they make specialised blood type chewing gum. It really is like a whole other world in Japan.
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
19 Sep 18
@sol_cee , my fellow A+ yes, I think leading is too stessful, Sol-san (well, to me) I rather just be under the radar.
@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
I feel the same way about my leadership skills, Catherine-san. I'm also A+ but I'm a born follower.
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@ilocosboy (45161)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
I'm a hardworking person he he. Nice one, at least not the negative trait.
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
29 Sep 18
Lemme find a negative trait for an A- like you. hehe
@ilocosboy (45161)
• Philippines
1 Oct 18
You can't find one he he
@YrNemo (20272)
24 Sep 18
I was so sure I replied to this before, but now I can't see my reply anywhere... (must have done it in my dream LOL). I have my blood group somewhere, it is something AB I think.
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
29 Sep 18
You ignored me, Darcy-san. :(
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
29 Sep 18
@YrNemo you chose the ‘twin’ over me. :(
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@YrNemo (20272)
29 Sep 18
@sol_cee You must have had a twin, who posted the exact discussion as yours. Bet you I had replied to your twin's post (that one, the one I thought was yours!) .
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@Teekaaa (11581)
• India
24 Sep 18
Am A1B + ve
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
29 Sep 18
What's ve?
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@Teekaaa (11581)
• India
29 Sep 18
@sol_cee it's just the representation of " positive" (+ve)
@rebelann (110754)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Sep 18
I know my blood type because I give at the blood drives but I've never had a conversation with a friend about it ...... hmmm, I can't remember anyone other than those who needed to know for medical reasons ask.
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
I think it’s like talking about zodiac signs and horoscopes. Are you familiar with that? It’s pretty common to talk about those stuff in my country.
• Preston, England
18 Sep 18
don't actually know mine
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
Yeah, many people don't. I guess it's only a big thing here.
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• Philippines
19 Sep 18
Is this even real? how was that possible? I think they need to do more research in my opinion.
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
You mean the photo? Oh..I just grabbed that one from FB. But they have many findings about their own research concerning blood types and personalities.
@acelawrites (19274)
• Philippines
18 Sep 18
I am O+; maybe the reason why I always have that "bleeding heart" for the poor and the oppressed!
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
18 Sep 18
If you scroll up (or down) the comments, you’d find your co-type O myLot members, acela-san.
@sunrisefan (28650)
• Philippines
18 Sep 18
Are you becoming a swan tomorrow?
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
It depends.. hehe
@sunrisefan (28650)
• Philippines
19 Sep 18
@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
18 Sep 18
Haha, that is really a new thing for me to hear.. my blood group is B positive and that is very true what is written in your picture wow well said
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@sol_cee (38224)
• Philippines
29 Sep 18
Heroic type, you are Shifa.