Summary

Two BBC programmers are talking about blood types. Usually, westerners don't care or know their blood types but in some parts of Asia, blood type is a big deal. In Japan, there is even blood stereotype and harassment towards a certain blood group. The Japanese believe that type A are perfectionists, detail-oriented, have strong team spirit, follow rules and customs, and love helping others; type AB are creative; type O are curious, generous, and stubborn. 

The type B is the least desirable according to the Japanese who think of type B as selfish and independent. (harassment) But are there scientific basis behind these beliefs? The answer is no. Different blood types are just different bodies' different responses towards different pathogens. Blood types support people's immune system. That's why the same blood type is needed for a successful blood transfusion. However, type O can be given to anyone. Type O is indeed generous.

西方人通常不在意或者不知道自己的血型，但亚洲的很多地方比较注重血型。以日本为例，在很多明星的网站上，血型是和其他基本信息放在一起的。在日本坊间，大家普遍认为A型血是完美主义者，注重细节，乐于助人，有团队合作精神，并且遵守规则和风俗。AB型血很有创新头脑。O型血有好奇心，为人大方，比较固执。B型血最不讨喜，因为被污名为自私。

但是血型和性格的关系有科学依据吗？答案是否定的。之所以有这么多血型，是因为不同体质的人对不同疾病的免疫方式、预防抵御方式不同。所以，输血的时候，一定要输同种血型的血，这样才能成功对抗疾病，恢复健康。也就是说，A型血只能输A型，AB型只能输AB型，但是O型血可以输给其他血型。

Vocabulary

personality 性格

sth is a big deal 很重要

woe 困难，灾难，痛苦，悲伤

desirable 都想要，都喜欢的

less desirable 都不太想要的

remark提到/评价到

archaeology 考古学

is there any science behind these beliefs? 背后有科学依据吗？

horoscope 星座

same blood type is needed for a successful blood transfusion 输血需要同样的血型才能成功

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