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Many people have special beliefs about good luck and bad luck . These beliefs are called superstitions . Even though we live in a modern world with science and technology , many superstitions are still part of our daily culture . They are often passed down from our grandparents and parents . In many English - speaking countries , the number 13 is considered unlucky . Some buildings do not even have a 13th floor ; they go straight from 12 to 14 . Friday the 13th is also a famous day when people think bad things might happen . On the other hand , the number 7 is often seen as a very lucky number . Black cats are another common superstition . In some cultures , if a black cat walks across your path , it is a sign of bad luck . However , in other places like Great Britain , a black cat is actually a symbol of good luck . It is interesting how the same animal can mean different things in different countries . Another popular superstition involves mirrors . Many people believe that if you break a mirror , you will have seven years of bad luck . To avoid this , some people say you should take the broken pieces and bury them under the moonlight . This sounds like a story from a movie , but some people still take it seriously . Spilling salt is also thought to bring bad luck . If you spill salt while cooking or eating , many people believe you should immediately take a pinch of it and throw it over your left shoulder . This is supposed to protect you from the bad luck . Salt was very expensive in the past , so this superstition probably started because people wanted to be careful with it . There are also many ways to bring good luck . For example , " knocking on wood " is a very common habit . If you say something good that you want to happen , you might knock on a wooden table or door . This is to make sure your good luck continues . In the United Kingdom , people often say " touch wood " instead of " knock on wood . " Finding a four - leaf clover is another famous symbol of good luck . Most clovers only have three leaves . Because four - leaf clovers are rare , people believe that finding one is a very special sign . Each leaf is said to represent something : faith , hope , love , and luck . It is a popular symbol on cards and jewelry . Opening an umbrella inside a house is also considered bad luck in many places . People believe it offends the sun or the spirits of the house . Even people who do not believe in superstitions usually wait until they are outside to open their umbrellas because it is a habit they learned when they were children . In some cultures , itchy hands have specific meanings . For example , if your right hand itches , it might mean you are going to meet someone new . If your left hand itches , it could mean you are going to receive some money . Many people jokingly wait for their hands to itch when they are waiting for a salary or a gift .
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