They have a firm character, and are reliable and trustworthy (and hardheaded); usually they try to make themselves more like their own ideal of what they should be; may be called perfectionists. A Types may look aloof or distant to others.

People with blood type A have a deep-rooted strength that helps them stay calm in a crisis when everyone else is panicking. However, they tend to avoid confrontation, and feel very uncomfortable around people. A types are shy and sometimes withdrawn.

A types are very responsible. If there is a job to be done, they prefer to take care of it themselves. They are also very creative, and the most artistic of all the blood types, most likely because of their sensitivity. People with blood type A are also likely to be considered classic "type A's": stressed and conscientious.