8/6 Blood Type

DIALOG>> What is your blood type?

A: Hey Tae-kyung, I've been meaning to ask you something.
B: What is it?
A: What is your blood type?
B: I believe I'm a type O. Why do you ask?
A: I was just checking. I knew you were a type O.
B: Do you believe that stuff?


RESPONSE>> Talk about blood types in Korean culture.

There is one question that many Koreans almost always ask people when they meet them for the first time.
ex> Sign up here if you're visiting here for the first time.

" What is your blood type?" Don't worry. They're not blood-sucking Vampires thirsty for your blood.
* thirsty for something: ~에 목이 마른

They are just trying to figure out your personality.

It may sound like a shenanigan to you but this wild idea is widely believed in Korea.
* shenanigan [ʃənǽniɡən]: 허튼소리
ex> I'm sure it does sound like a shenanigan to me.
* wild idea: 말도 안되는 생각, 엉뚱한 생각

Many Koreans believe that different blood types actually determine your traits or personality.

Here is the breakdown. Blood type A is introverted and responsible but a bit indecisive at times.
* breakdown: 분류, 구분
ex> What is the breakdown of our customers by age and gender?
* introverted: 내성적인
* indecisive: 우유부단한
ex> I have a tendency to be a little indecisive.

Type B is creative and charismatic but maybe self-centered.
* self-centered: 자기 중심적인

Type O is ambitious and optimistic, but arrogant sometimes.

Finally, type AB is rational and controlled, but a little bit irresponsible.


@ I'm tired of your shenanigans.  너의 허튼소리 이제 못 참겠어.

1. I'm playing golf for the first time.
2. Everybody in this room is thirsty for answers.
3. I can't figure out the answer for this problem.
4. She prepared a breakdown of the report.