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GIFT SUPERSTITION

WHEN GIVING A GIFT WITH A SHARP EDGE, SUCH AS A KNIFE OR
LETTER-OPENER, ALWAYS INCLUDE A COIN
SO THE FRIENDSHIP WON'T BE CUT.

Submitter comment: THESE CUSTOMS WERE RELATED WITH SKEPTICISM, BUT I RECEIVED A
PURSE AS A GIFT (WITH PENNY INCLUDED}) ON THE SAME DAY.

Where learned: OHIO ; LIMA

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank

Date learned: 11-11-1968

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