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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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IF A MAN DROPS A FORK, IT MEANS THAT A GIRLFRIEND
REMEMBERS HIM.
IF A GIRL DROPS A SPOON IT MEANS THAT A BOY IS
REMEMBERING HER AND MAY COME OVER. IT IS GOOD
LUCK.
Submitter comment: FROM HIS MOTHER.
Where learned: TELEPHONE CONVERSATION
Date learned: 08-09-1964
THERE IS A BELIEF THAT IF A MAN BITES HIS TONGUE, A
BOYFRIEND OF HIS IS THINKING ABOUT HIM. IF HE
BITES HIS LIPS, A GIRLFRIEND OF HIS IS REMEMBERING
HIM.
Submitter comment: FROM HIS PARENTS.
Where learned: TELEPHONE CONVERSATION
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Biting lip, tongue, accidentally |
Date learned: 08-09-1964
WHEN A PERSON IS GOING TO A PARTY, WEDDING, PICNIC,
OR TRAVELLING, IF HE FORGETS SOMETHING AT HOME
IT IS A BAD SIGN. IF HE PROCEEDS, HE MAY HAVE
BAD LUCK.
Submitter comment: FROM HIS PARENTS.
Where learned: TELEPHONE CONVERSATION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 08-09-1964
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