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  Never greet or say goodbye on the threshold—invites bad spirits

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  Never whistle at night—invites evil spirits

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  If you find yourself between two people with the same name, make a wish

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  If your ears ring, someone is talking about you—guess which ear and make a wish if correct

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  If you trip on your left leg and were born on an odd day (or right leg on an even day), ask someone to slap your hand to avoid bad luck

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  If a woman with empty water buckets approaches, it’s a bad omen

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  If a chicken crows at you three times before noon, a family member may die soon

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  Don’t go to the bathhouse after midnight—danger from spirits

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  Never pour drinks into a mug and leave it overnight—demons may visit

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  Never clean the house until a traveling guest has reached their destination