๐ฎ Superstitions are the topic of discussion in this episode of the Learn English podcast.
๐ฑ In the UK, seeing a black cat is considered unlucky, breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck, and walking under a ladder is also seen as bad luck.
๐ณ The superstition of touching wood for good luck is discussed, and it is explained that the act of knocking on wood originated from the belief in spirits thousands of years ago.
๐ณ The origin of tree spirits and superstitions surrounding them.
๐ถโโ๏ธ Avoiding cracks on pavements for good luck.
๐๏ธ The belief in not looking someone in the eye while cheersing in Germany.
๐ข Different cultures have superstitions surrounding certain numbers, such as 13 and 4.
๐ Some common superstitions include not opening an umbrella indoors and touching wood for good luck.
๐ค While the speaker is not very superstitious, they do follow some traditions like touching wood.
In the UK, seeing one magpie is considered bad luck, while seeing two is considered good luck.
The speaker has a routine before flying, including spraying themselves with perfume, and feels uncomfortable if the routine is broken.
The speaker once accidentally sprayed aftershave into their eye, but it did not result in a plane crash.
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ The speaker shares their personal experience with superstitions in golf.
๐คทโโ๏ธ They mention the commonality of superstition in sports.
๐ฎ The speaker talks about fortune-telling and the use of tarot cards.
๐ฎ Fortune-telling experiences, including palm reading and tarot cards, are compared between Europe and England.
๐ Different methods of fortune-telling, such as glass orb and tea leaves, are discussed, highlighting the popularity of fortune-telling in Korea.
๐ The speaker's wife and mother-in-law have tried fortune-telling, but the speaker is not interested.
๐ Fortune-telling is a popular cultural practice in Korea, easily accessible in shopping malls.
๐ฏ The perception of fortune-telling as either harmless fun or potentially dangerous depends on how seriously it is taken.
๐ค Superstitions and personal beliefs vary among individuals, inviting audience engagement.
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