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DO YOU KNOW WHERE TIPPING CAME FROM? WELL, IN ENGLAND
A LONG TIME AGO, THEY HAD A PLATE BY THE DOORS OF
RESTAURANTS AND AS PEOPLE WENT IN, THEY PUT MONEY
IN IT TO INSURE PROMPTNESS. THE PEOPLE WHO PUT THE
MOST MONEY IN GOT THE BEST AND QUICKEST SERVICE.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): TO INSURE PROMPTNESS--INITIALS=TIP
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Explanation of a name BELIEF -- Work Commerce Business |
Date learned: 08-06-1968
DON'T CUT A BABY'S FINGERNAILS WITH CLIPPERS OR SCISSORS
(BITE THEM) BECAUSE IT WILL MAKE HIM STEAL.
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Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Outlaw Criminal Bandit Pirate BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IT'S BAD LUCK TO START ON A TRIP AND THEN TURN AROUND AND
GO BACK BECAUSE YOU'VE FORGOTTEN SOMETHING.
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Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Bad luck Leaving Entering Returning home Travel |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IF A PERSON HAS ONLY ONE GRAY HAIR HE WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK.
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Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Good luck Body parts and functions |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IF YOU BREAK A MIRROR YOU'LL HAVE SEVEN YEARS OF BAD LUCK.
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Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time Year BELIEF -- Bad luck Mirror |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IF TWO PERSONS ARE WALKING TOGETHER THEY SHOULD NOT WALK
ON SEPARATE SIDES OF A POST OR OTHER OBJECT.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): SPLITTING A POLE (POST)
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
PUT A HORSESHOE OVER ENTRANCES TO YOUR HOUSE FOR GOOD LUCK.
VARIATION: SO KEEP THE WITCHES OUT (MRS. BESSIE WILLIAMS)
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Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Witch Shaman BELIEF -- Good luck Horseshoe |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
DON'T PUT A HAT ON A BED (;) YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK IF YOU DO.
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Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IT IS GOOD LUCK TO TIE A HANDKERCHIEF KNOT DURING A CLOSE
BALL GAME.
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Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
AT A BABY SHOWER EACH RIBBON YOU TEAR OFF DENOTES THE
NUMBER OF CHILDREN YOU WILL HAVE.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Marriage Bridal shower BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IF YOU GIVE A GIFT THAT HAS A POINT (UMBRELLA OR INK PEN) IN
IT TO A FRIEND, THERE WILL BE A POINT OR BREAK IN YOUR
FRIENDSHIP.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Bad luck Sharp objects |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IF YOU DROP A DISHRAG ON THE FLOOR, IT IS A SIGN THAT
SOMEONE IS COMING WHO WILL BE HUNGRY.
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Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
WASH ON THE LAST DAY OF THE YEAR AND YOU'LL WASH SOMEONE
OUT OF YOUR FAMILY.
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Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F123 BELIEF -- Measure of time Working BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table... |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IF YOU DROP A COIN IN THE HOUSE, LEAVE IT WHERE IT IS ALL
DAY FOR GOOD LUCK.
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Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IT IS BAD LUCK TO WEAR A WEDDING RING ON THE LEFT HAND
BEFORE MARRIAGE.
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Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
A BLACK BANTAM CHICKEN KEEPS AWAY EVIL.
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Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IF YOU ARE PREGNANT AND A YOUNG GIRL HUGS YOU, YOU WILL
HAVE A BOY; IF A BOY HUGS YOU, YOU WILL HAVE A GIRL.
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Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IF DISH WATER SETTLES ON YOUR ABDOMEN WHILE YOU'RE WASHING
DISHES, YOU'LL BE A WIDOW.
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Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IF TWO PEOPLE COMB HAIR ON THE SAME HEAD, THE YOUNGEST WILL
DIE FIRST.
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 686 Seconds / Twice / Two BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 06-00-1972
IF YOUR INITIALS SPELL A NAME YOU'LL HAVE GOOD LUCK.
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Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Word Letter BELIEF -- Good luck |
Date learned: 06-00-1972