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WHEN ONE ASKS FOR THE SALT SHAKER TO BE PASSED TO HIM,
HE SHOULD ASK FOR IT TO BE PLACED DOWN ON THE TABLE
BEFORE ACCEPTING IT, FOR BAD LUCK WILL BEFALL YOU
IF YOU RECEIVE IT HAND TO HAND.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GROSSE POINTE

Subject headings: Favorites
BELIEF -- Mineral
BELIEF -- Bad luck Furniture (bed, table, chair, etc.)
BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink

Date learned: 04-26-1972

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