In the West, some people believe that personality can be predicted according to the blood type the person was born with. People with blood type A, for example, (consider) more likely to be serious, hard-working, and quiet, while people with blood type O are likely to be popular and outgoing, yet often unable (finish) what they start. Though this belief continues to be strong, some people question whether it is true.
The blood-type personality theory (start) in Japan in 1927 when Furukawa Takehi noticed personality similarities and (different) among his workers. This idea soon went out of fashion, it was brought back by a Japanese television host named Toshitaka Nomi in the 1970s. The belief is still strong in Japan and is increasingly popular in neighboring countries. Most Asians might believe the blood-type theory, but for many it seems (harm) and not something to be taken too seriously.
Is the belief true? The scientists in Asia largely dismiss (摒弃) the belief as a modern-day superstition (迷信). Most studies have failed to find any strong (connect) between blood and personality. (general), scientists warn against making predictions or important decisions based on this questionable theory.
