5. North America – 13th Floor of Buildings
In North America, manufacturers omit the 13th Floor by numbering it differently. For example, they can call it 12 A instead of using the number 13. Indeed, there is concern that 13 is an unlucky number which can lead to tragedy or ill fortune when used. Landlords are also concerned that such floors may not be occupied by tenants who believe the myth. Fear of the 13th floor is a phobia called “ triskaidekaphobie. ”The naming methods for the 13th floor vary with each builder and owner. Common practice is to ignore 13 and name the next floor 14 as follows: 12, 14, 15, 16, etc. Another method is to name the word. An example of this is in the case of the Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago, where the 13th floor is the mezzanine. Other people use the Latin alphabet M to designate the 13th floor. In some cases, the floor is not occupied by people; instead, it is used for other functions such as storage or simply a mechanical floor. Some manufacturers build the elevators in such a way that they do not stop at the 13th. Although the 13th story phobia is widespread in North America, some people don’t mind. In fact, they believe that its omission in certain buildings is a plot by government agencies to use these soils for clandestine activities. Alternatively, assassins could use the soil to organize their activities because no one really pays attention to them.
4. Philippines – do not wear red during storms
Some people in the Philippines believe that red clothing should not be worn during storms. This is because the red color attracts lightning which can strike someone to death. Because of this belief, Filipinos avoid dressing in red during a storm and are very afraid of their lives if caught in a storm dressed in red. This is despite the fact that the red skin normally has very positive connotations. Red shows an individual’s confidence and exudes energy and power. It is said to be the warmest color among all other colors.
3. Spain – Tuesday the 13th
The fear of Tuesday the 13th led to the creation of a word called ” Trezidavomartiofobia” in 1991. The word means phobia from Tuesday the 13th. In Spanish-speaking countries, Tuesday, the 13th is also known as the “day of bad luck” Several theories try to explain this fear. The first is related to the popular Christian account of the Last Supper, where Judas Iscariot would have been the 13th guest. After he betrayed Jesus. The second myth is that at an organized party Valhalla, “Loki”, the mythological god of evil and the spirit of death, appeared at the festival as a guest of the 13th. the belief that Tuesday 13 thIt was a fateful day that led most western countries to leave out room number 13 in the numbering of hotel rooms. Likewise, the omission of 13 is also evident in the air aisles and floor numbers of multi-storey buildings. Surprisingly, even parents fear that their children will become 13 years, a fear that emanates from Tuesday 13th. This is because it is the start of a developmental phase in adolescents known as adolescents and which is a “scary” stage. Teenagers are quite difficult to deal with because they are very open, emotionally distracted and influenced by their peers. Most children become rebellious at this stage of their life if they are not given the right advice and counseling.
2. China – chopsticks in rice
Chopsticks are used in many Asian countries as kitchen utensils. It is a practice transmitted by moral teaching known as Confucianism. The Chinese believe that knives and forks symbolize violence. As such, they abandoned their use and chose to use chopsticks that bring out a gentle and caring mood during meals. When using chopsticks in China, it is important to note that it is taboo to stick your chopsticks vertically. This is because it reminds them of the funeral where the incense sticks are placed in the same way. It is also believed that this while eating results in bad luck. Sticking chopsticks vertically while eating rice can even cause death an individual or their family. Also, it is considered rude and disrespectful to lay the chopsticks vertically in the rice.
1. China – number 4
Like number 13 in western culture, number 4 is considered an unlucky number in Chinese culture. This is because the pronunciation of the number is similar to that of death ( “Yes”in Chinese). The number 4 is therefore associated with bad luck. This led to the creation of a word known as “tetraphobia”, which essentially means the phobia of number 4. The Chinese anyway avoid addresses and telephone numbers with the digital 4. In fact, sometimes when 4 is combined with other numbers, the number is thought to have a meaning worse than 4. For example, the number 14 means “will certainly die”, 24 means “easy to die” and 94 means “To be dead for a long time”. The Cantons in China consider 14 and 24 the most unlucky while the Mandarin speakers hate the numbers and 14. In fact, it is believed that China did not continue hosting the World Olympics in 74, after Beijing had lost its offer in 2004,th floors ignored for the simple reason that 4 is an unlucky number.
