- Not sweeping the house at night: It is believed that sweeping the house at night can sweep away the good luck and fortune of the household.
- Not opening an umbrella inside the house: Opening an umbrella inside the house is considered to be bad luck and can bring misfortune to the household.
- Breaking a mirror: Breaking a mirror is considered to be seven years of bad luck.
- Walking under a ladder: Walking under a ladder is believed to be bad luck and can bring misfortune.
- Spilling salt: Spilling salt is considered to be bad luck, and the person who spilled it should throw a pinch over their shoulder to ward off the evil spirits.
- Seeing a black cat: Seeing a black cat is considered to be bad luck, especially if the cat crosses your path.
- Knocking on wood: Knocking on wood is believed to ward off evil spirits and bad luck.
- Not cutting your nails on a Sunday: Cutting your nails on a Sunday is considered to be bad luck and can bring misfortune.
- Putting your shoes on the table: Putting your shoes on the table is considered to be bad luck and can bring misfortune.
- Giving a gift of a watch: Giving a gift of a watch is considered to be bad luck, as it is associated with death and the passage of time.