Giving has long been associated with a large number of superstitions and accepts, both good and bad, and not all people are skeptical of them. In order not to find yourself in an awkward position when handing an unwanted gift, you should know what things are not accepted to present.
Instructions
Step 1
Clock
It is believed that giving a watch is a sign of separation, parting, therefore this is an extremely undesirable gift for newlyweds. In the East, there is a belief that the clock begins to count down until the end of the life of the recipient of the present. In any case, superstitious people should not be given this thing.
Step 2
Mirrors
Many mystical properties are attributed to this subject. For example, it is believed that a donated mirror can cause discord between spouses, and if the recipient is an unmarried young girl, then it promises her failure in her personal life.
Step 3
Slippers
Such a seemingly innocent gift, however, is considered a bad omen, especially if the recipient is an elderly person. According to popular belief, this present can cause health problems, therefore it is customary, having received slippers as a gift, to “pay off” with a coin.
Step 4
Knives and other sharp objects
There is a belief that donated knives, scissors, razors and similar sharp things bring conflicts, quarrels and other troubles to the new owner. Thus, this is far from the best present for superstitious individuals.
Step 5
Wallet
There is an opinion that an empty wallet as a gift promises the owner eternal financial troubles, but the problem can be easily solved - just put a coin or paper bill in one of the wallets. The same, by the way, applies to piggy banks - do not give them empty, put a symbolic money inside.
Step 6
Gloves
It is believed that donated gloves can promise separation, parting, a quarrel with the new owner of the present, so this accessory should not be given, but exchanged.
Step 7
Handkerchiefs
It is not customary to give even the most beautiful and refined handkerchiefs, since these items are the personification of tears, misfortunes, separations and the like. By the way, a handkerchief is associated with the negative not only in Russia, but also in other countries, for example, in the East.
Step 8
Candles
There is a belief that wax candles have the ability to absorb both positive and negative energy, therefore they are undesirable as a present. However, modern decorative candles are made of paraffin in an automated production, so they can be given as a gift.
Step 9
Figurines in the form of birds
It is believed that this seemingly harmless souvenir can bring misfortune, anxiety and bad news to the recipient's house, so you should choose some other figurine as a present.
Step 10
Subjects related to medicine
Even if these are useful and often even necessary things, they symbolize the affliction of the person being gifted. Giving them as a gift is not only a bad omen, but also a bad form.
Step 11
Pearl
Pearls have long been considered a symbol of tears. According to popular beliefs, it can bring trouble to its new owner. Despite the fact that this is a very valuable and expensive gift, it is better to first find out if the person being gifted is not a superstitious person.
Step 12
Amber
It is considered a symbol of separation. Couples in love should not give amber products to each other, according to signs, this promises parting. In addition, there is a belief that amber donated not from a pure heart, with evil thoughts, can bring health problems to its new owner.
