concept   superstitions
culture   Western cultures
statement   In Western cultures, superstitions such as avoiding walking under ladders and fearing black cats are common.
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1 athletic superstitions Western countries Athletic superstitions, like lucky socks or pre-game rituals, are common and often seen as a fun tradition. 1
2 building superstitions Western countries Less emphasis on superstitions influencing building design and structure 1
3 building superstitions Western countries Breaking a mirror in a building is considered to bring seven years of bad luck. 1
4 stage superstitions Western countries It's considered bad luck to say 'good luck' to performers before a show in Western countries. 1
5 superstition Western countries Superstitions often involve common omens or beliefs, such as black cats being unlucky or walking under a ladder being bad luck. 1
6 superstition Western countries Knocking on wood to ward off bad luck in Western countries 1
7 superstition Western culture Avoid walking under ladders for bad luck 1
8 superstitions Western cultures Avoid walking under ladders for bad luck 1
9 superstitions Western cultures Commonly associated with bad luck, such as black cats or broken mirrors 1