You remember how many times since childhood you have said that you can not give a watch, that's just why you do not remember or whoever said it, and could not explain the very origins of this sign .
It's time to sort this out by placing all the dots over the "i".
Why not give a watch?
Did you hear that the wrong gift, or rather, this refers to the list of unwanted gifts, are knives, forks, in a word, all items that can be cut or punctured? So, let's go directly to the clock. One of the versions of the origin of this superstition is that on this gift there are arrows, which, in turn, are sharp, then automatically watches, keepers of time, fall into the above category.
The Old Believers insist that you can not give a watch, because they attract evil spirits, failures. Speaking modern language, for a birthday or other celebration, along with a lovely watch you give a Pandora's box. And this, you see, to put it mildly, is not very pleasant. In addition, sharp arrows can be great "to cut happiness".
It will not be superfluous to mention the existence of another version explaining why it is impossible to give a watch not only to familiar people, but also the closest loved one. In ancient China, it was believed that the clock represents a kind of invitation card for a funeral, seeing a man on his last journey. And in this there is some truth. We are all mortal and each has its own time, which we should not forget.
This could be completed, but not for nothing they say that, how many people - so many opinions. So, never give such a gift to a superstitious Japanese. After all, in his homeland it is believed that if you choose a watch as a presentation, you, therefore, knowingly wish him an early death.
So, finding out the nature of this sign, we will embrace the Slavic interpretation. Time is priceless, but, having presented such a souvenir, you give part of your life, which, undoubtedly, adversely affects your destiny.
Why not give a watch to his wife or husband?
Long since people noticed that as soon as lovers give a friend such a gift, after a while their family institution ceases to exist, love bursts at the seams and in a moment yesterday's lovers turn into furious enemies. Is not this really the answer for everyone? However, if you feel that in the depths of your soul you believe in such things, do not recommend to stop your choice on such a gift. It is not for nothing that they say that our subconscious mind is capable of drawing a lot of life into life, incl. and trouble.
Is it true that you can not give a watch?
Many myths modern psychology is able to solve, like twice two. This side is not ignored. Let us consider how psychology looks at such a gift as a watch. It is believed that this present is considered a manifestation of bad taste. You just offend the culprit of the celebration, hinting at him for his non-punctuality. And if a person is aged, and especially a woman, who long to reflect on many things, sometimes not worth it? Imagine only: such a person can explain this
I was given a watch
It is impossible not to affect how to react correctly, if the watch was presented not by you, but by you. In the first place, you should discard all superstitions and not hold resentment at the guest. He is not to blame for his ignorance of the interpretation of such a gift. Secondly, do not forget that there is a way out of any situation. Do you get a watch? Hurry to the wallet and hand in return a purely symbolic bill. So, this gift is bought by you and is not a gift. Proceeding from this, you will not be affected by the gloomy nature of this sign.