I have no clue as to the deeper meanings or the origins but I grew up being told to follow these "rules"don't cut your nails at nightdon't sneeze before you leave the house <-- apparently an even number of sneezes counteracts the bad omendon't call out a persons name before they leave the housedon't leave a broom on a beddon't sit on the stairs at nightstay away from dogs if they are barking randomly in the nightdon't leave your shoes upside downdon't cross paths with a black cat if your hand itches your going to find money or receive good luckif your left eye twitches you've got bad luck coming your way.. or right eye, forgot whichthere's like a billion of these superstitions so I guess if you believe it the best way to avoid bad luck.. do absolutely nothing.
Quote from: HarmanToor on February 24, 2011, 09:08:38 PMI have no clue as to the deeper meanings or the origins but I grew up being told to follow these "rules"don't cut your nails at nightdon't sneeze before you leave the house <-- apparently an even number of sneezes counteracts the bad omendon't call out a persons name before they leave the housedon't leave a broom on a beddon't sit on the stairs at nightstay away from dogs if they are barking randomly in the nightdon't leave your shoes upside downdon't cross paths with a black cat if your hand itches your going to find money or receive good luckif your left eye twitches you've got bad luck coming your way.. or right eye, forgot whichthere's like a billion of these superstitions so I guess if you believe it the best way to avoid bad luck.. do absolutely nothing.ive encountered about 4 of those, haha one of them today, my mom -__________-another my dad said to me is; if your feet itch, you will be going to a voyage in th near future,if a womens left hand is itching, money is coming soon, if left then money is losing and it is opposite for men if you dream at night, and you see many people, its badif you dream about someone dieing, then you the dreamer will live longerif you are walking out of the house, and you stumble or hit your foot, take 2 steps back, take of your shoes and wait a couple of mins if you bite your tongue, some one is talking smack about you aka chugli, hahaif you get hiccups, someone is remembering youif someone in your household steps on your foot, a husband is coming to your houseif a crow sits on your roof, you should be expecting a guestif a peacock is calling, rain is coming soonhaha
I have no clue as to the deeper meanings or the origins but I grew up being told to follow these "rules"don't sneeze before you leave the house <-- apparently an even number of sneezes counteracts the bad omen
- Poneh kentai te kadi nai turi da - I hate that superstition Never leave the house at :15 or :45 - If you spill salt or any type of spice on the floor, once you die it's all going to stick to your eyes. -_-- If you sneeze before your about to leave your house, take your shoes off and put them back on in order to go your way - If you're driving and a cat decides to walk the path in front of your car make an 'x' on your window (LOL learned that in India) - If you drop your comb, while combing your hair- You'll have a guest coming over soon - Don't put your shoes on your bed, or a snake will come - Don't talk about snakes at night or one will come in your house- If there is a pregnant lady and she see's a snake or stands in front of a snake, that snake will go blind- If your hand itches that means your going to be spending money - Don't whistle at night- Ghosts will be around you while you sleep :xLIKE REALLY?
Quote from: soniadewett on February 24, 2011, 11:30:12 PM- Poneh kentai te kadi nai turi da - I hate that superstition Never leave the house at :15 or :45 - If you spill salt or any type of spice on the floor, once you die it's all going to stick to your eyes. -_-- If you sneeze before your about to leave your house, take your shoes off and put them back on in order to go your way - If you're driving and a cat decides to walk the path in front of your car make an 'x' on your window (LOL learned that in India) - If you drop your comb, while combing your hair- You'll have a guest coming over soon - Don't put your shoes on your bed, or a snake will come - Don't talk about snakes at night or one will come in your house- If there is a pregnant lady and she see's a snake or stands in front of a snake, that snake will go blind- If your hand itches that means your going to be spending money - Don't whistle at night- Ghosts will be around you while you sleep :xLIKE REALLY? oh my god lol the whistling one.. I remember being told about that onethat ties in with the broom on the bed and sitting on the stairs at night ones.. apparently they attract "bad air" or ghosts as well..like there's a ghost waiting by my stairs waiting for me to sit.. just mumbling to itself "do it do it do it!"
Quote from: HarmanToor on February 25, 2011, 12:26:16 AMQuote from: soniadewett on February 24, 2011, 11:30:12 PM- Poneh kentai te kadi nai turi da - I hate that superstition Never leave the house at :15 or :45 - If you spill salt or any type of spice on the floor, once you die it's all going to stick to your eyes. -_-- If you sneeze before your about to leave your house, take your shoes off and put them back on in order to go your way - If you're driving and a cat decides to walk the path in front of your car make an 'x' on your window (LOL learned that in India) - If you drop your comb, while combing your hair- You'll have a guest coming over soon - Don't put your shoes on your bed, or a snake will come - Don't talk about snakes at night or one will come in your house- If there is a pregnant lady and she see's a snake or stands in front of a snake, that snake will go blind- If your hand itches that means your going to be spending money - Don't whistle at night- Ghosts will be around you while you sleep :xLIKE REALLY? oh my god lol the whistling one.. I remember being told about that onethat ties in with the broom on the bed and sitting on the stairs at night ones.. apparently they attract "bad air" or ghosts as well..like there's a ghost waiting by my stairs waiting for me to sit.. just mumbling to itself "do it do it do it!"lol mumbling my last name over and over again hahahahah! Oh yeah I forgot the one where your not suppose to use a broom at night - like the old ladies say " Rijak da khata hunda (Which means you lose money) "
If you eat "dahi" (yogurt) before taking an exam, you'll do good on it.
Quote from: soniadewett on February 25, 2011, 12:41:27 AMQuote from: HarmanToor on February 25, 2011, 12:26:16 AMQuote from: soniadewett on February 24, 2011, 11:30:12 PM- Poneh kentai te kadi nai turi da - I hate that superstition Never leave the house at :15 or :45 - If you spill salt or any type of spice on the floor, once you die it's all going to stick to your eyes. -_-- If you sneeze before your about to leave your house, take your shoes off and put them back on in order to go your way - If you're driving and a cat decides to walk the path in front of your car make an 'x' on your window (LOL learned that in India) - If you drop your comb, while combing your hair- You'll have a guest coming over soon - Don't put your shoes on your bed, or a snake will come - Don't talk about snakes at night or one will come in your house- If there is a pregnant lady and she see's a snake or stands in front of a snake, that snake will go blind- If your hand itches that means your going to be spending money - Don't whistle at night- Ghosts will be around you while you sleep :xLIKE REALLY? oh my god lol the whistling one.. I remember being told about that onethat ties in with the broom on the bed and sitting on the stairs at night ones.. apparently they attract "bad air" or ghosts as well..like there's a ghost waiting by my stairs waiting for me to sit.. just mumbling to itself "do it do it do it!"lol mumbling my last name over and over again hahahahah! Oh yeah I forgot the one where your not suppose to use a broom at night - like the old ladies say " Rijak da khata hunda (Which means you lose money) " lmaoo dewett.. didnt see that Quote from: Panj_Dariaah on February 25, 2011, 01:57:37 AMIf you eat "dahi" (yogurt) before taking an exam, you'll do good on it. tried it :/ never works ... I think its dahi with sugar anyone ever hear the urban legend of the indian woman with the backwards feet who hitch hikes for a ride.. and that if you encounter one you shouldn't talk to her or she eats you lol
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