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  Knocking on wood and spitting three times over your left shoulder wards off bad luck

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  Never use the same towel as someone else, or you’ll have a quarrel

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  If you accidentally step on someone’s foot, let them step on yours to avoid future conflict

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  If your right hand itches, you’ll receive money; if your left hand itches, you’ll pay money

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  Never leave empty bottles on the table—place them on the floor

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  Don’t sit at the corner of a table if you’re unmarried, or you’ll never marry

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  Spilling salt brings arguments or misfortune

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  Never celebrate a birthday before the actual date—it’s bad luck

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  Black cats crossing your path bring bad luck

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  Sit down briefly before a journey for good luck