Why you can’t give a watch: signs and superstitions

One writer said: "Do not be superstitious; it only brings misfortune." But still in the modern world there are a lot of people who for every occasion know signs. Especially a lot of beliefs associated with gifts.

In fact, if you look, you can’t give anything. Absolutely. Any item brings misfortune in one way or another. And people are tormented, tormented by the question - what to present as a gift to a person who cannot even take a step without a reservation in antiquity. Maybe a watch? No way! So, we understand. Why you can not give a watch: signs and superstitions.

East is a delicate matter

According to statistics, even such a thing as a sign, in different parts of our country is interpreted in its own way. For example, the population beyond the Urals is more inclined to the eastern wording. To give a watch meant to wish a person a quick death. And at any age. That is, supposedly the chronometer after giving counts the minutes of a person’s life.

The donor may be refused home. All contacts cease with him, they hold offense for a long time. And the donee now lives in constant fear: how many more unfortunate hours will measure his life?

Western traditions

In a completely different way they look at a gift in the form of watches in the western part of our country. A good, expensive time counter speaks of prestige and wealth. Say, now the clock will measure only years of prosperity and joy. Therefore, giving a watch here is considered a good sign.

Sharp arrows

The theory looks far-fetched. After all, the hidden meaning can be seen in any gift, you just have to give free rein to violent imagination.

Tip. Give watches without hands. Electronic, or something else. There will definitely be no swords and knives.

Elderly relatives

Still, giving watches is not recommended. Especially people who are at the end of their life's journey. With the approach of old age, many people become susceptible to superstition. And, if you give them a watch (even the most beautiful and expensive) for the next celebration, the self-hypnosis effect may work.

A person begins to think about the bad, then this bad thing happens to him. And the unlucky giver only remains to blame himself for the foretold misfortune.

Beloved person

Another belief strictly forbids giving watches to your soulmate. Rumor has it that this entails a big quarrel and an early separation.

At the same time, superstition for some reason does not apply to couples who are already legally married. They are free to present each other time counters.

Tip. If your dearest half is inclined to trust ancient signs and folk wisdom, and you definitely want to give a watch, then there is a way out. Just go to the store for a gift together. Installation will work: paid - paid off from troubles. And all will be well.

For the wedding

Agree, chic wall or floor clocks can be a great gift for newlyweds. But no. Signs say the opposite. Allegedly, such a gift a priori will bring misfortune to a new family. A watch only counts newlyweds troubles and quarrels.

On the other hand, in some regions of our country it is not customary to take a watch as a gift for a wedding. It is believed that the donor gives his young years his life. And he himself will soon die.

Therefore, the newlyweds should refuse from the presented watches in order not to accidentally shorten the time they spent in the world of the living.

Tip. In order not to be embarrassed, discuss with the future newlyweds in advance a question of a gift. It may well turn out that they don’t need a watch at all. Or vice versa, they are needed, but not like that. It is necessary that with "mother of pearl buttons." Then just go to the store with your future family. And do not spend money in vain, and please the young. Then no one will remember about signs.

For a birthday

It is not customary for a birthday man to give a watch. It is believed that after his birthday he will live as long as they walk.

Also an interesting theory. Imagine how many mechanical watches were presented before the batteries were invented. After all, the mechanical unit often stopped, it had to be constantly started. And what, did a person die immediately as soon as the clock stopped walking? Or resurrected after the next factory mechanism.

Still, some kind of wrong prejudice. Or the watch does not know anything about signs, so they do not kill their owners.

Colleague

The employee should not be given a watch. Especially wrist. Signs say that sharp arrows cut through all relationships. Friendly, working, human, and what else happens between colleagues. And even a trick with a symbolic purchase does not work here.

The background of this superstition is fully justified by pragmatic foundations. By giving a colleague a wristwatch, you risk simply not guessing with style. And the gift will gather dust on the far shelf. In order not to make mistakes, first get to know the person better. Consider what accessories he likes to wear. And only then make a choice in the watch store.

And if old?

Not every person can afford to carry out one interesting experiment. And not everyone has a familiar collector of ancient rarities. Therefore, just imagine the situation. You have a friend who is fond of antiques, but very superstitious. And by chance you got an old watch. Which, however, you personally do not need at all.

Do you think a friend will refuse if you give him this watch as a gift? Vague doubts torment him that he will recall beliefs. Most likely, he 100% spit on all conventions and signs. And she’ll be happy to pick up the present.

Hence the conclusion: omens only work with those people who are inclined to believe in them. People who are indifferent to ancient superstitions can be given even watches. They will never bring their master unrest or sadness.

How to avoid trouble?

Our people have long been famous for fiction and cunning. They even figured out how to easily circumvent any signs and superstitions, even if they were at least three times scary and prophetic. Any unlucky gift should be looked at as a purchase. That is, for an exchange. Then troubles and troubles will bypass the donee.

How to make a deal with higher powers? And how to outwit fate? In ancient times, copper coins of the smallest value were used for this purpose. It was necessary to give the donor a few pieces. Thus, a symbolic contract of sale occurred. And the signs do not apply to the purchase.

Today, finding a real copper coin is quite problematic. But, it is successfully replaced by a yellow coin, of any value. With a calm mind, give a few pieces in exchange for hours. And you can, without regard to ancient beliefs, use the gift for its intended purpose.

Tip. Buy off trouble put only left hand. Accept a nominal fee must strictly right hand. We don’t know what is the reason for such a prescription, but it should be so. Not otherwise, another sign or superstition.

Then come up with it yourself. It’s so simple, if the donee is really dear to you.

And if you yourself are superstitious to the point of horror, and someone had the imprudence to give a watch to you, then do not hold a demonstration performance with chewing all the signs. A man, maybe tried, chose a gift, wanted to please you. In the end, he simply could not know your preconceptions and cockroaches in your head, and even more so had no malicious intent! Do not offend the donor by refusal or moralizing. Give me the yellow coin, say it right. And keep celebrating.

Now it’s up to you to decide why you should not give the watch. The signs and superstitions you read. And remember that no one canceled the placebo effect. If a person spits over his left shoulder every now and then, he is unlikely to like even the most expensive time counters. Well, if a person laughs at a black cat, feel free to give a good chronometer. He will surely appreciate it.

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