週六(11/1)1. 金城武樹2.有人打你的右臉?

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金城武樹

Taitung Farmer Reproduces Takeshi Kaneshiro Tree (icrt.com)

A local farmer has successfully propagated three plants from the famous “Takeshi Kaneshiro tree” in Chihshang Township in Taitung County, which was uprooted during a storm earlier this year.

The seven meter tall tree became a landmark after featuring in a 2013 campaign by EVA Airways that showed Taiwan-Japanese movie star Takeshi Kaneshiro sitting under its branches.

The farmer rushed to the scene shortly after the bishopwood was toppled by Typhoon Matmo and collected seeds that fell from the tree.

He says he has succeeded in growing three saplings, one of which is now 25 centimeters tall.

The man says he has given one of the saplings to the National Museum of Prehistory in Taitung City, and the other two to his friends.

Taitung County (Taiwan.net)

Taitung County is located on the delta of the Beinan River, at the southern tip of the rift valley.

From coastal areas to mountain highs, Taitung greets visitors to a land of ecological richness and scenic beauty. The county is also known for its distinctive local products, from premium rice, day lilies, hibiscus, and sugar apples to sailfish, bonito(skipjack tuna), and other specialty seafood items.

Ethnic diversity has endowed Taitung with a unique culture, diverse festival occasions, and a vibrant tradition of oral history and myth to provide plenty of food for the mind.

Cyclists are also well served in Taitung. Taiwan's oldest bikeway—the Guanshan Bicycle Trail—is located here, and other cycling routes can be enjoyed in Longtian Village(Luye Township), Chishang, Taitung City, and coastal areas, all while cyclists are surrounded by fairytale-like scenic beauty.

These natural charms have earned Taitung the nickname as the "garden of Taiwan." True to this reputation, Taitung is a bona fide paradise for a healthy and relaxing holiday escape in nature's embrace.

Questions:

What do you think about Eva airways advertisement that showed movie star takeshi kaneshiro sitting under the tree(金城武樹)?

What do you think about local food such as sugar apples and seafood items in Tatung?

Introducing some famous local food or fruits or special things in Taiwan?

What do you think about Tatung County?

Listing the most beautiful places /must see attractions in Taiwan?

What are the benefits of traveling?

Where are the best places for cycling Taiwan?

What are the health benefits of cycling?

Do you like local festivals in Taiwan?

                          

有人打你的右臉?

Turning the other Cheek  By: Mariah Caffee

We all have been into a fight with someone we love, or even someone we hated. And there is no way avoiding saying something mean and hurtful about the other person. It is human nature that when we are hurt we want to hurt back. We need the gratification that the other person feels so terrible after we are done yelling and screaming. Even in a physical confrontation, it is hard to not hit back. So is it the right thing to do? Or should we turn the other cheek and go on with our lives. Looking at it from two standpoints, physical and emotional, I think yes turning the other cheek may be the best thing to do.

When words turn nasty, especially with someone you are close to, it is easy to attack that person with something you know will really hit to the core. One thing I have learned while getting into a lot of fights with my parents is that you can’t take back the things you say. You can’t make them forget the painful and hurtful things you say. That will be in their head for as long as they are alive. And even if it isn’t true, they may still believe it. Even if you are raging mad, take a quick breath and go to your room. Separate yourself from the conflict and throw some things around if it makes you feel better. It is much better later that you didn’t say something that may have hurt someone you loves feelings. It is so easy to do when you are that mad.

A physical confrontation is usually a little different. It is never acceptable to bring your standards down and get into a physical fight with anyone. The best thing to do in this situation every time is to turn the other cheek. You wouldn’t want to hurt someone or have someone hurt you either. When words turn into fist throws, no one will win. It is not okay to ever put your hands on someone, even if what they say something that really makes you mad. A second of satisfaction when you are in physical altercation, can follow you for the rest of your life.

All in all I think in either situation it would be the best thing to turn the other cheek. Avoid saying or doing something you will most certainly regret later. In my opinion when you have the strength to turn the other cheek then you are the better person. It is most certainly the more grown up thing.

Questions:

What do you think the idea that “turn the other cheek”?

How to avoid fights and physical confrontations?
How to defend yourself in a fight?

How to manage conflicts and disagreements?

How can you deal with your anger?

How to fight someone bigger than you?

How to deal with a bully at work?

Have you been a victim of bullying?

「有人打你的右臉，就要把左臉也轉過來讓他打」Yu Yuki

相信你應該聽過「有人打你的右臉，就要把左臉也轉過來讓他打」這句諺語吧？這句話指的是，即使遭到攻擊也絕不生氣，反而會選擇原諒，直到對方心裡舒坦為止。還有，「忍者，忍人所不能忍」這句名言，意思則是能夠忍受一般人難以忍受的事情，才是真正的忍耐。

 只是，真的能夠做到這兩句話的人到底有多少？

 至少我是做不到的。

 舉例來說，大部分的人一聽到諷刺、責罵或傷人的話時，都會感到相當氣憤，甚至還會想哭。可是，一旦進入社會之後，往往就無法這麼做。很多時候，當你遇到這樣的情形時，就只能選擇忍耐。事後回想起來，才後悔的責怪自己：「為什麼當時不頂回去？」

 這種情況我也曾遇過很多次。但是，這樣的忍耐，甚至將另一邊的臉頰轉過去，真的是為人所應有的正確態度嗎？

 答案是否定的。

 有一個心理測驗，測試者安排多位玩家進行某種競賽，遊戲中將玩家分成三組，各自採取特定的戰略：

A一味的攻擊其他玩家。

B絕不攻擊別人，但面對敵人的攻擊，只會默默的承受。

C當敵人攻擊時才反擊，除此之外，不會主動採取攻擊。

 結果，成績最好且獲得最高評價的是C組。比起B組「只會默默的承受」，C組當然更好。重點是，如果能夠學會這麼做的話，你絕對會比那些超級惹人厭，只會肆無忌憚的嘲諷和說壞話的主管（也就是A組），得到更高的評價。換句話說，「小小的反擊」是很重要的。

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週五(10/31) 1.說謊者2.明星賺太多嗎?

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說謊者

Ways to Tell If Someone Is Lying To You (lifehack.org by Rinkesh Kukreja) 

Telling lies is a very bad habit that many people have fallen prey to. People often lie to escape from speaking the truth and view it as something that is important for survival. Unfortunately, most humans aren’t very good at detecting lies; however, there are a few simple things you can do to determine whether or not a person is lying. Just asking the right questions and observing a person’s body movements can reveal the truth.

Look for Facial Expressions

The face is often the first place that reflects a person’s true personality. When a person is happy or sad, it shows on his entire face. While telling lies, micro-expressions appear for a fraction of a second and reveal the person’s true character.

Prolonged Eye Contact

A person who is lying usually avoids eye contact or holds prolonged eye contact to convince the other person to trust him. He will do the job well to assure you that what you think you hear is the truth and nothing else.

Notice Body Language

A person who is lying usually uses his hand to touch his nose, comb his hair, pull up his socks, wipe away sweat, tug on his clothes or rub his lips. Another thing to watch out for is that a liar does not typically sit up straight while telling the lie. He might feel a bit uncomfortable sitting in the same position and might even fidget or fuss for no reason.

Excessive Lip-Licking

Excessive lip-licking is a common sign of dishonesty. When a person lies, it puts a lot of stress on his body, which can result in repetitive physical behaviors.

Changes in Voice or Tone

Closely observe the voice or tone of the person you think is lying. Any changes in voice (i.e. slower or faster-than-normal speech patterns) indicate dishonesty. Stammering or stuttering may also point to a lie.

Questions:

How to tell if your guy or girl is lying to you?

Is honesty the best policy?

How to make someone tell the truth?

When it's okay to tell lies?

Why do people tell white lies? Are white lies ok in a relationship?

How do you get to know a person's character?

How to tell people's personalities by their sayings?

Can you tell one's personality through body language?

 

明星賺太多嗎?

Are actors and professional athletes paid too much?

Yes,actors and professional athletes are paid too much.

It can be easily argued that actors and professional athletes are paid too much. There really does not take too much skill to perform these activities so many people think it is a quick and easy way to make excess money without working too hard.If there was some kind of pay scale that was based on experience then the whole system would be fairer.

Of their contribution to society, they don't deserve the pay they earn.

Yes, people do pay actors to see their next new movie and pay to watch the latest match but they don't help the public as much that they have such an importance on society. Doctors for example help and save the lives of many people and they contribute to the community and to the public very much. But they do not earn tons of millions of dollars so why is it that actors and athletes get much more pay than them?

No, they are not paid too much.

Think about it. Actors (actresses, too) and athletes work hard to get where they are. They go to a school to learn it all, and they head in with their knowledge to try and do their best to entertain the millions of people waiting to see their next film/game. They also have to go through a lot of physical/emotional strife to do their job. Think seriously about this: actors (or actresses) could lose their voice and not be able to talk or sing, and athletes could be injured and not be able to play their sport. Before choosing your side, think seriously about what they do: they inspire us. Actors (not to mention actresses) and athletes inspire all the young Americans to get out there and change the world that we all live in. Would you really want to vote against that?

They are not paid too much

They are not paid too much as they earn hard for it. Examples are that actor have to memorise their scripts and have to also act of the character with their own skills. As for athletes, they have to train hard and some even have to train during their own personal time and may even lose their time with their family, losing the familial bond between each other. So talking in conclusion, some people may think that they are spending too much money on some unnecessary stuffs. But saying that they are still not paid too much as they work/train hard for their pay and some of them still have to support both their families and kids. (debate.org)

Questions:

Are actors and professional athletes paid too much?

What do you think about movie actors and professional athletes?

Are they working too hard?

Do they have contribution to society?

Is it easy to work as an actor or an athlete?

What do you think actors live in lavish lifestyle?

What are the good-paying jobs?

How do movies or actors influence people's behavior?

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周二(10/28) 1.生死相依2.廣告與購買習慣

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  生死相依：安樂死

couple' euthanasia新東方網

　　An elderly husband and wife have announced their plans to die in the world's first 'couple' euthanasia - despite neither of them being terminally ill.

　　Instead the pair fear loneliness if the other one dies first from natural causes.

　　Identified only by their first names, Francis, 89, and Anne, 86, they have the support of their three adult children who say they would be unable to care for either parent if they became widowed.

　　The children have even gone so far as to find a practitioner willing to carry out the double killings on the grounds that the couple's mental anguish constituted the unbearable suffering needed to legally justify euthanasia.

　　The couple, from Brussels, are receiving regular medical treatment for age-related ailments.

　　Francis has received treatment for prostate cancer for 20 years and is unable to spend a day without morphine and Anne is partially blind and almost totally deaf.

　　They always go out shopping together because they are both scared that one day the other will not return home.

　　They decided that life in a care home was not an option because of their fear they would end up bedridden without the strength to insist on euthanasia.

　　They planned to commit suicide on February 3 next year, their 64th wedding anniversary, by placing plastic bags over their heads after taking an overdose of sleeping pills.

　　'We want to go together because we both fear of the future,' said Francis. 'It's as simple as this: we are afraid of what lies ahead.

　　'Fear of being alone and above all, fear of the consequences of loneliness.'

Questions:

What do you think about euthanasia?

Do you agree or disagree with euthanasia?

Do you think euthanasia should be legal?

What to do if your loved one is terminally ill?

What to do if you are terminally ill?

What do you think about animal euthanasia?

How to deal with the fear of loneliness?

Euthanasia - pros and cons of mercy killing?

            
廣告與購買習慣

How Advertising Manipulates Your Choices and Spending Habits (Adam Dachis/ lifehacker)

You see ads every day, whether it's on a web page, before a movie, or in the middle of a TV show, and it's easy to say "they're just ads" because, at worst, they feel like a nuisance or interruption. A lot of people have difficulty accepting the idea that ads are manipulative because we want to believe we're in complete control of our choices. While the concept of advertising isn't inherently problematic, we've moved on from the "Eat at Joe's" sign to far more complex and sometimes even moving, cinematic messages that are designed to create significant memories of a product. These memories are created because an ad succeeds at making us feel something—whether it's good or bad—and that emotional response can have a profound effect on how we think and the choices we make. Not all advertising is bad, but we're going to take a look at what's problematic, what isn't, and ways you can avoid the negative effects associated with so much of what you passively experience.

The Problem: Advertising Is for the Rich, Not You

Advertising exists because there's a product a company wants to sell and they want people to know about it so they can buy it. This much is obvious. Sometimes that product is a cleaning spray or a microwave oven, but often it's yet another article of clothing, a gadget, another meal out, or something else you don't necessarily need. These advertisements aren't for the average person with a small amount of spending cash, but rather they're for the rich.

Rich people don't make up a large portion of any population, but they're the ones with money to spend. They can see an ad, decide they want a product, go buy it, and it has very little effect on their wallet. The problem is that we all see the same advertising but can't necessarily afford the purchases. We all want the lifestyle of the rich, as we see it depicted in television, film, and commercials.

Questions:

How advertising manipulates our choices and spending habits?

How does advertising influence people?

What type of advertising has the most influence?

Pros and cons of advertising?

How to avoid the temptation from advertising?

How to stop the desire of buying stuff?

How to be a wise buyer?
Are you a compulsive shopper?

　　生死相依：安樂死

　　日前，比利時一對老夫婦宣佈將一起進行安樂死，雖然兩人都尚未病入膏肓。這將成為世界上第一對共同安樂死的夫妻。

生死相依：比利時夫婦決定同時安樂死

　　兩位老人之所以這麼決定是因為他們擔心如果其中一位先離開，剩下的那位會孤單地度過餘生。

　　89歲的法蘭西斯和86歲的安妮育有3個孩子，這3個已經成年的孩子表示父母有一位先去世，他們則無法照看剩下的那一位。

　　他們甚至已經找到了願意為父母進行共同安樂死的醫生，理由是兩位老人的心理痛苦已到了無法承受的地步必須進行安樂死。

　　這對來自布魯塞爾的老夫婦由於年老，正在進行定期治療。

　　法蘭西斯由於前列腺癌已經接受了20年的治療，他一天都離不開嗎啡，而部分眼盲的安妮也幾乎要成聾子了。

　　他們經常一起外出購物，因為兩人都擔心有一天另外一個會回不來。

生死相依：比利時夫婦決定同時安樂死

　　他們不想去養老院，因為他們擔心在養老院中臥床不起，連堅持安樂死的力氣都沒有。

　

　　他們之前還打算在明年2月3日—他們結婚64周年紀念的那天自殺，他們計畫先服用過量安眠藥，然後把塑膠袋套在自己頭上。

　　“我們想要一起離世，因為我們都對未來不報什麼希望了。”法蘭西斯說：“很簡單，我們都害怕接下來要發生的事。”

　　“其實就是害怕一個人孤孤單單地活著。”

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週六(10/25) 1. 衣服心理學 2. 怒氣房

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衣服心理學

What Your Clothes Say About You  (www.forbes.com)

What you wear can inform passersby of your type of employment, as well as your ambitions, emotions and spending habits.

  

Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner literally wrote the book on this phenomenon, which she calls the “psychology of dress.” In “You Are What You Wear: What Your Clothes Reveal About You,” she explains not only how psychology determines our clothing choices, but how to overcome key psychological issues your wardrobe might be bringing to light in your everyday life, or even at work.

“Shopping and spending behaviors often come from internal motivations such as emotions, experiences and culture,” says Dr. Baumgartner. “You look at shopping or storing behaviors, even putting together outfits, and people think of it as fluff. But any behavior is rooted in something deeper. I look at the deeper meaning of choices, just like I would in therapy.”

We spoke with her to figure out why clothes are so revealing (of our personalities, that is), what messages they’re sending and how you can use your wardrobe to change how others perceive you—and even how you think about yourself.

What Your Clothes Say to You, Not About You

A study this year from Northwestern University examined a concept called “enclothed cognition.” Researchers define it in their report as “the systematic influence that clothes have on the wearer’s psychological processes,” meaning what your clothes are saying to you, not about you. And how they make you feel.

The researchers distributed standard white lab coats to participants, telling some that it was a doctor’s coat and some that it was a painter’s smock. All participants performed the same task, but those wearing the “doctor’s coat” were more careful and attentive. Their actions were influenced by their clothing.

The same may be true of you. When your friend dragged you out of the house and told you, “Get dressed up! You’ll feel better!” after your last breakup/failed interview/lousy day, she was onto something. “When you dress in a certain way, it helps shift your internal self,” explains Dr. Baumgartner. “We see that when we do makeovers, and even actors say that putting on a costume facilitates expression of character. That’s just as true for everyday life.”

Enclothed cognition gives scientific proof to the idea that you should dress not how you feel, but how you want to feel. Which clothes make you feel powerful? Sexy? In control? Wealthy? The clothes you choose are sending a message to those around you, but also to you, yourself.

Questions:

Do you agree that concept “what your clothes say about you”? 

Do you agree that clothing reflects personality?

How clothes affect jobs?

Do clothes you wear related your emotions and spending habits?

What do you think that “the clothes make you feel powerful? Sexy? In control? Wealthy”?

What is the link between clothing choices and emotional states?

How clothes can boost your confidence and mood?

怒氣房

'Anger Room' in Texas Allows Stressed-Out Customers to Smash TVs, Other Junk

By RYAN OWENS and JIM SCHOLZ

Have you ever been angry or stressed out enough to smash something to bits?

Instead of becoming the Incredible Hulk and destroying your own home, a Dallas-based company offers the "Anger Room" as a place where paying customers can throw, beat or shatter everything around them in a controlled environment.

The Anger Room builds mock kitchens, living rooms and replicas of actual workplaces, and fills them with big-screen TVs, VCRs, fax machines, desks, potted plants -- the list is endless. Customers then pay money to destroy them.

Hugo, a 24-year-old retail salesman from Dallas who asked that his last name not be used, paid $45 for 15 minutes inside the Anger Room and said it was worth every penny.

"I can't afford a psychiatrist, but I can afford this," he said, as he crushed a large TV with a baseball bat.

The brains behind the operation is founder Donna Alexander. The 30-year-old entrepreneur said she came up with the idea for the Anger Room when she was 16, but opened her first one in 2008 in her own garage. It was -- pardon the pun -- a smash hit.

"I had strangers showing up at my house so I said I have to find a real legit place," Alexander said.

Which was easier said than done. Alexander said it took her three years to find a landlord who would put up with the mess. She set up shop in a Dallas strip mall and started advertising, mostly online. Before long, customers were lining up make appointments, sign waivers, put on safety gear and choose a soundtrack, such as Eminem or Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive," to prepare them for destruction. The rooms are filled with discarded junk Alexander and her staff pick up from people's garages.

According to the Anger Room website, sessions start out at the 5-minute "I Need a Break" for $25 and go up to "Total Demolition," a 25-minute session for $75.

 Questions:

Have you ever been angry or stressed out enough to smash something?

What do you think the idea that the "anger room"?

Is it normal to break things when you're angry?

Is smashing things a good way to relieve stress?

What are the ways to manage your anger?

How to deal with stress at work?

Where does your stress come from? How to relieve stress?

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週六(10/18) 1. 血型與日本人2.生活更好

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血型與日本人

Why is Blood Type Popular in Japan japanvisitor.

In Japan, you are what you bleed. Blood type is a common way of defining temperament and personality, much like horoscopes in Western countries.

It all started in 1931 in Japan. Furukawa Takeji (1891-1940) proposed that there was a link between blood type and personality after working in the administration department of a high school and observing the temperamental differences between applicants.

Furukawa proposed that we humans are simple beings, only requiring two personality types.

His report stated that people of blood type A were generally mild tempered and intellectual, while people of blood type B were the opposite, essentially dividing the population into the good and the bad.

In Japan, blood type has influenced peoples lives in unexpected ways. For instance, some Japanese companies have planned departments around the blood types of their workforce. A baseball coach is reported to have used it in the selection of his teams.

In 1930, after the blood type/personality link was first suggested, a new blank for blood type was added to job application forms, in order to better assess the potential employees' temperament. As recently as 1997, the subject attracted enough attention to warrant four out of the five Japanese TV channels to broadcast programmes on the subject. Even today there is a daily forecast on morning television.

Why so popular in Japan?

90% of the Japanese know their blood type.

40% of Japan's population is Type A

Blood type was a contentious issue in the 1920's and 30's. The interest in blood types in Japan grew as a reaction against Western racism. Scientists in the west found that type B was common in Asia, but rare in Caucasians. As type B was typical in animals, they argued that Asians were inferior, lower on the evolutionary scale. Japanese scientists were keen to disprove this ludicrous theory, debate continued and it became a popular ology.

Interestingly, 90% of the Japanese know their blood type, although whether this is the reason the fad became so popular or a consequence of its popularity is not certain. In contrast, their European and American peers are blissfully unaware of not only their blood type, but also the blood typology phenomenon.

Questions:

Why do the Japanese care so much about blood type?

Is blood type popular in Taiwan?

Can blood type determine your personality?

What do you think about this article stated that “people of blood type were generally mild tempered and intellectual, while people of blood type b were the opposite”?

What you think about job applicants and blood type in japan?

Do you believe in horoscopes?

Do horoscopes related to personalities?

 

生活更好

Ten Ways to Improve People’s Lives  By Edwina Carr.

When you make people feel good, you enhance their self-image and give them energy, hope, and confidence. Below are ten simple ways you can make people feel good.

1. Encourage. What sunshine and rain do for flowers, encouragement does for humanity. Regardless of one’s position in life, everyone needs to hear words of encouragement.

 “Three billion people on the face of the earth go to bed hungry every night, but four billion people go to bed every night hungry for a simple word of encouragement and recognition.”    — Robert Cavett

2. Compliment Sincerely. You can compliment someone for a job well done or on an admirable characteristic you have noticed. If you can’t do it in person, don’t hesitate to use another means like a card, thoughtful email, or text message.

3. Praise Publicly. Boost someone’s confidence by commending their efforts in front of others, either verbally or in writing. You can also do this with people who serve you, such as a store clerk, waitress, or receptionist who has gone the extra mile to assist you.

4. Listen Thoughtfully. Focus on listening, not just hearing. When you are an attentive listener, people sense your care and concern and are comforted that their feelings and experiences are validated.

5. Serve Willingly. The next time you notice that a co-worker is under the gun and needs a hand, volunteer to help. Or offer to assist someone who has a task to do that they don’t want to do.  In doing so, you will help them see themselves as worthy of your efforts and attention.

6. Show Genuine Interest. Ask about something important to them and concentrate on what they have to say. Remembering and commenting on their hobbies, sports, vacations, or family at a later date will prove that you have a sincere interest in their lives.

7. Express Love Unselfishly.  Every person has a primary love language that dictates the ways they prefer to be loved. When we understand and love people the way they need to be loved (not just the way that satisfies our needs), it draws them closer to us and us to them. See a post from my wife Joy about this subject here.

8. Make a Friendly Call. It doesn’t have to be important or a special day, just call to let a friend or family member know you are thinking of them.  Asking how someone is doing is always appreciated.

 “The deepest principle of human nature is a craving to be appreciated.”   —William James

9. Give a Gift. It doesn’t need to be expensive. It can be a small bouquet of flowers or a card. In this department, it’s most definitely the thought that counts. Hallmark has captured the essence in their advertisement: You cared enough to send. . .”

10. Smile Often. A sincere smile never goes out of style; it can mean different things to different people. A smile can brighten people’s day in an instant, and they’ll appreciate that you made the effort to acknowledge them.

Questions:

What are the ways to improve people’s lives?

How to make people feel good?

How to encourage people?

How to compliment people? How to praise a woman?

Ways to be more social and friendly?

How to give a great gift to someone

How to be a good listener?

為何日本人這樣愛用血型來分類呢

相信只要曾與日本人有過較為深入接觸的就知道，日本人迷信血型遠遠大過於星座。甚至於電視節目或是雜誌專欄常可見到各式有關血型的報導或是心理小測試。

因此，若是想要快速與日本人融乳交流，我相信用「你是哪一型？」這個當作開頭一定蠻管用的。

以下就是這次的剪報內容，您可從自身做起試試看呢。

在日本指的型是血型，就算有一大堆科學證據，還是無法消除血型透露一切這種根深蒂固的觀念。

根據日本最大經銷公司東販集團（Tohan）統計，2008 年末前十大暢銷書排行榜中，就有四本談的是血型如何決定個性。出版這四本書的「文藝社」（Bungeisha）表示，B, O, A及AB型各一本的系列套書已賣出超過五百萬本。

文藝社編集長壁谷卓認為這套書的吸引力來自於對自我形象的肯定，讀者會從書中找到他們自己血型的定義，然後發出「類似『就是這樣，我就是這樣! 』這樣的話」。

根據書中的定義，A型是敏感、過於焦慮的完美主義者；B型樂觀、自私且自我中心；O型充滿好奇、慷慨但固執；AB型附庸風雅但神秘且難以捉摸。

這些描述聽起來像星座，但日本大眾卻似乎不在意。

即便日本總理麻生太郎（Taro Aso）也知道血型的重要性，在自己的官網公佈他的血型是A型，而他的對手，在野黨主席小澤一郎（Ichiro Ozawa）則是B型。

現在血型風潮也吹進任天堂DS遊戲並成為專為血型設計的女性飾品「幸運包」上的主要角色。某家電視台也將播出女生以血型找丈夫為主題的喜劇。

然而血型風潮沒有就此打住。

婚友公司提供血型相配度測驗，部分公司指派工作的時候，還要看員工的血型。

有些幼稚園也按照學童血型來分班；剛在北京奧運獲得冠軍的日本女子壘球隊也利用血型理論來為選手量身打造訓練計畫。

不是所有人都將這種瘋狂舉動視為無害的趣味，日本現在有個流行語叫「血型騷擾」 （Bura-Hara）。

厚生勞動省官員和田山（Junichi Wadayama）表示，雖然多次警告，許多雇主仍在面試的時候詢問血型問題。

和田山表示，因為談血型稀鬆平常，大部分的人，甚至公司高層，並沒有意識到詢問血型會導致歧視。

信州大學（Shinshu University）心理系副教授菊地（Satoru Kikuchi）指出，血型是由血液內的蛋白質所決定，與個性無關。

菊地說：「那只是一種偽科學，鼓勵人們用血型來評斷彼此，而不試圖以人的立場，來互相了解。就像種族歧視。」

用血型來評斷個性，有個很不好的起源。

這個理論是日本1930年代取自納粹種族理論家，並獲得日本軍國主義政府採用，來繁殖更優秀的士兵。

數年後，這個構想遭到摒棄，風潮也逐漸消退。

1970年代，血型理論捲土重來，沒有醫學背景的血型論支持者能見正比古（Masahiko Nomi）賦予血型理論極大的吸引力。他的兒子能見俊賢現在透過私人組織「人類科學ABO中心」推廣血型理論，他說血型不是用來評斷人或者把人分等級，而是希望將個人潛能發揮到極致並讓人際關係更和諧。

這些書似乎在血型決定論上有懸崖勒馬的傾向，反而暗示，雖然血型創造個性，但幾乎不是決定性因素。

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