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Chewing gum at night may equate to chewing on deceased flesh, and playing the flute indoors might summon supernatural beings. Avoiding goat meat for fear of growing a beard is among the perplexing superstitions worldwide.
Global Travel: Unraveling Superstitions in Various Countries
To avoid unnecessary troubles during your journey, travelers should remember some common superstitions worldwide as outlined below.
Egypt: Holding scissors without cutting anything brings bad luck, and the first person to see a jackal or hear its cry will encounter misfortune.
China: People in China are extremely superstitious about the number 4, as it sounds similar to the word 'death.' This is why many buildings in China skip the 4th floor. Some places even omit the 14th or 24th floors.
France: If you accidentally step on dung in France, check which foot you used – the left foot signifies good luck, while the right foot symbolizes misfortune.
Lithuania: Playing a flute indoors is believed to summon demons from hell.
Japan: When passing by a grave, fold down your index finger; this gesture safeguards your parents from death. Additionally, sticking chopsticks upright in a rice bowl symbolizes bringing in unlucky happenings.
Turkey: Turkish people avoid chewing gum at night because, when darkness falls, the gum turns into dead human flesh.
Russia: Having a bird defecate on your car or possessions is considered a sign of wealth. Additionally, giving yellow flowers is seen as a curse on relationships, symbolizing betrayal and lack of loyalty.
Spain: Spaniards believe that only Tuesday the 13th brings bad luck.
Rwanda: Women in this region avoid eating goat meat as they believe it causes facial hair growth.
Germany: Tapping a glass of water (not beer or wine) implies you wish for the other person's death.
Netherlands: Borrowing salt from a neighbor is considered bad luck, and singing at the dinner table symbolizes singing for the devil.
United States: Stepping on a sidewalk crack is seen as breaking your mother's back.
United Kingdom: Locals here believe that placing new shoes on a table brings misfortune to the family.
Source: Vnexpress
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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour
MytourApril 8, 2016
