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Singaporean Superstitions

Do not sleep with your feet facing the door because it resembles how corpses are taken out
Some avoid east–west facing flats because people inside are said to be “hotheaded” and quarrelsome
Prefer 6, 8, or combinations like 88 or 168 because they sound like “smooth”, “prosper” and “road to wealth”
Avoid house or unit numbers with the digit 4 because it sounds like “death” in Chinese
Avoid swimming during the seventh lunar month because water ghosts may drag you under
Do not hang wet clothes outside at night during Hungry Ghost month or spirits may “wear” them
Do not sit in the front row of getai shows because those seats are “reserved” for ghosts
Do not whistle, sing loudly, or stay out too late at night during Hungry Ghost month or spirits will follow you
Do not pick up random objects or money from the street during Hungry Ghost month or you may bring a ghost home
Do not step on offerings, joss sticks, or burnt paper on the ground or spirits will be offended

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