Do you think it is important to talk about superstitions? Why?Is communication affected by superstitions?Do you believe in superstitions? If so, what superstitions ,what do they mean and why do you do, use, or believe in them?
Yes, I think it is important to talk about superstitions in the class.
Every country has their own superstitions. So, it's interesting to know about the background of superstitions and we can know much general knowledge about the superstitions. People in nowadays believe that superstitions influence our cultures and communication affected by superstitions.
We have a lot of superstitions in our cultures. Some comprises the number, animal, ghost, supernatural, etc. Some superstitions I'm also believe in .
Geomantic omen is the most popular superstition until now. It means proper location of house, grave, placing furniture or something important. Many people, especially traditional businessmen believe good geomantic omen will lead to luck and fortune.
Another one is if you cry on New Year's Day, you will cry all through the year. Therefore, children are tolerated and are not spanked, even though they are mischievous.
Before you get married Wedding clothes should be red, and/or white. Wearing black, or gray will bring bad luck to the marriage.
The number.Number 8, by the homonym to 發[Fa] . Most people believe the number will bring luck to us. What more, the 2008 Beijing Olympics are set to kick off at 8:08 p.m. on Aug. 8 , which fuels the number 8 superstitions in china . Why this happen? Easy. Our unique linguistic features and our psychological gratifications exert a great influence on our mindsets.
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回复删除I'm very interested in your opinions!
I think talking about superstitions is important, too.
To know other countries, learning superstitions is good oppotunity.
I want to know more about superstitions in other countries.
I'm interedted in back ground too.
回复删除Sometimes it is quite important for us to have nice conversation.