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Rational thinking vs cultural beliefs

  • Eating fish from the head downward (or widest part first for a filet) brings good luck

    Eating fish from the head downward (or widest part first for a filet) brings good luck

  • Tossing rice at weddings is done to ensure prosperity and fertility

    Tossing rice at weddings is done to ensure prosperity and fertility

  • Spitting three times if a black cat crosses your path wards off evil spirits

    Spitting three times if a black cat crosses your path wards off evil spirits

  • August (the eighth month) is considered a month of bad luck, so avoid major events

    August (the eighth month) is considered a month of bad luck, so avoid major events

  • Red is the luckiest color, symbolizing happiness and prosperity

    Red is the luckiest color, symbolizing happiness and prosperity

  • Avoid the number 4, as it sounds like “death” and brings bad luck

    Avoid the number 4, as it sounds like “death” and brings bad luck

  • Never give an empty wallet as a gift; always put a coin inside for prosperity

    Never give an empty wallet as a gift; always put a coin inside for prosperity

  • Saying “Gesundheit” after someone sneezes protects them from evil spirits

    Saying “Gesundheit” after someone sneezes protects them from evil spirits

  • Never wish someone “Happy Birthday” before their actual birthday, as it brings bad luck

    Never wish someone “Happy Birthday” before their actual birthday, as it brings bad luck

  • Shaking hands with a chimney sweep brings good luck

    Shaking hands with a chimney sweep brings good luck

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