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Karthik Karunakaran, Ph.D.
Avoid doors facing north, as evil spirits are believed to come from the north
Black is associated with secrecy and bad luck
Green hats represent infidelity; never gift or wear one
Red is the luckiest color, symbolizing happiness and prosperity
White is unlucky as it’s linked to mourning and funerals
Don’t stick chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice; it resembles incense at a tomb and is bad luck
Never give clocks or watches as gifts; it symbolizes bidding farewell to someone on their deathbed
The number 8 is extremely lucky because it sounds like “wealth”
Avoid the number 4, as it sounds like “death” and brings bad luck
Never light a cigarette from a candle; it brings bad luck for sailors (and is generally avoided)
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