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  Avoid swimming during the seventh lunar month because water ghosts may drag you under

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  Do not hang wet clothes outside at night during Hungry Ghost month or spirits may “wear” them

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  Do not sit in the front row of getai shows because those seats are “reserved” for ghosts

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  Do not whistle, sing loudly, or stay out too late at night during Hungry Ghost month or spirits will follow you

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  Do not pick up random objects or money from the street during Hungry Ghost month or you may bring a ghost home

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  Do not step on offerings, joss sticks, or burnt paper on the ground or spirits will be offended

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  Some hardcore gamblers believe in toyol or spirit helpers kept through black magic to win money

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  Car plate numbers and 4D numbers can bring luck, so people watch for auspicious numbers after events or accidents

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  Never tap a gambler’s shoulder or you will “extinguish” the protective flames and cause them to lose

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  If you hear your name called at night, turn your whole body, not just your head, or your “third eye” may open