Wristwatches are an indispensable attribute of the life of a business and busy person. There is a belief that a watch cannot be given as a birthday present. Is it really possible to do this, or is it better to abandon such an undertaking?
In the modern world, fewer and fewer people are trying to believe various signs and superstitions. But among them there are those who pay attention to this. Therefore, when choosing a birthday present for superstitious people, you need to be quite careful. This also applies to wristwatches.
For many centuries, there has been a sign that it is impossible to give a watch. This can lead to negative consequences.
The history of this belief
This sign did not appear out of nowhere. Even in ancient times in the East, it was considered a bad omen to give a watch. From this moment, the countdown began until the end of a person's life. It was also believed that with the watch the donor gives a piece of his life, which may soon end. As you know, in eastern countries there are still a lot of superstitions and acceptance among ordinary people.
In the more developed countries of Europe, watch hands are classified as sharp objects that cannot be given as a birthday present. Therefore, as a sign of respect for the birthday man, people refuse to give such a present.
Is it possible to give a wristwatch for a birthday now?
In any case, this is the right to choose each person individually. There are people who do not particularly believe in various signs and superstitions. Therefore, you can give them anything, regardless of the negative factors or negative consequences of such a gift.
Also, a wristwatch can be safely presented to those who collect this item. They will be very happy with such a gift.
Wristwatches are presented to colleagues at work, business associates, bosses and other not very close people. If you donate a watch without much meaning and subtext, then it will not bring trouble to either the recipient or the donor.
But it is better not to give a wristwatch to close and loved ones. Very often after this, in the family or in the relationship between lovers or friends, discord sets in. People begin to quarrel from scratch and look for flaws in each other. In this case, you can simply give a cash gift, for which the birthday person will buy any wristwatch for himself. This will be the best way out of the situation.
