In Japan, why do you hide your thumbs when you pass a graveyard? a. You are protecting your parents b. You are protecting yourself c. You are protecting your boyfriend/girlfriend
a. You are protecting your parents from death
If this animal walks in front of you, it is considered bad luck in the US. What animal?
Black cat
In Vietnam, you should play the lottery if you dream of ________the night before? a. Dogs b. Fire c. Rabbits d. Money
b. Fire
In Rwanda (Africa) women don't eat goat meat because: a. It will kill them b. it will cause them to grow hair on their face c. It will cause them not to have babies
b. it will cause them to grow hair on their face
If you spill salt in America, you must: a. don't touch the salt with your hands b. throw salt over your left shoulder c. cross your fingers
b. throw salt over your left shoulder
In the USA, if smoke is blowing in your face from a campfire, what do you say? a. I hate rabbits b. I hate owls c. I hate cats
a. I hate rabbits
What fruits should not be brought on a ship a. Bananas b. Coconuts c. Apples
a. Bananas
In Korea, you should not write a living person's name in what color a. Black b. Red c. Blue
b. Red (brings death or bad luck)
In Thailand, it is good luck to have which animal in the room when a baby is born? a. Lizard b. Dog c. Cat d. Parrot
a. Lizard
In Vietnam and many Asian countries, you shouldn't give what color flowers a. Red b. White c. Yellow
b. White
What is a bad gift to give in China? a. baby cat b. clock c. pen d. paper
b. clock
In many Asian countries, cutting your hair before an exam will cause you to a. forget everything b. pass the test c. get a near perfect score
a. forget everything
In Japan, what part of your body must you cover in a thunderstorm? a. your arms b. your ears c. your stomach
c. your stomach (or the god of thunder, Raijin, will eat your belly button)
In Senegal (Africa) it is unlucky to a. walk under a bridge b. watch TV before a test c. talk about your travel plans
c. talk about your travel plans (the devil might hear)
In Britain, it is bad luck to put your shoes where? a. On the carpet b. On the back of someone's seat c. On the table
c. On the table
In Russia, what color of flowers should you NOT buy for your boyfriend/girlfriend? a. Red b. White c. Yellow
c. Yellow (it means you won't be faithful)
While on a ship from Britain, don't whistle because a. it will sink the ship b. it will cause the ship to get lost c. it will cause a storm
c. it will cause a storm
In France, it's bad luck if bread is given to you: a. upside down b. in a bag c. cut down the middle
a. upside down
In Korea, leaving a fan on when you sleep means a. you will fail your test b. you will die c. you will have bad luck with your relationships
b. you will die
Which bird is considered unlucky in many countries like Egypt and Vietnam (so I hear) a. Owl b. Pigeon c. Parrot d. Eagle
a. Owl
If it rains on your wedding day, you will have a. good luck, but no money b. bad luck, but a lot of money c. good luck and a lot of money
c. good luck and a lot of money
In Germany, what drink should you not say "cheers" with? a. Beer b. Juice c. Water
c. Water (it means you wish death on everyone you are with)
In America, stepping on a crack in the pavement will a. bring seven years' bad luck b. break your mother's back c. cause your hair to fall out
b. break your mother's back
In Spain, eating grapes on New Year's Eve at Midnight means a. You will have bad luck next year b. You will meet the person of your dreams c. You will have good luck
c. You will have good luck (for one year)