No pearls and scallops! What not to give to women

Women love to receive and give gifts. You don't always have to wait for a special occasion or holiday to make someone happy.

Sometimes choosing a gift for a woman is a real quest for a man. Read the OBOZREVATEL article about what not to give to girls.

Watch

According to ancient beliefs, if you give someone a watch, it seems to start measuring the "time before parting". Therefore, lovers were advised to refuse such a gift.

The fatalistic version of the superstition claims that by giving someone a watch, you give them your life time. It's unlikely that an ordinary mechanism can cause such consequences, but if you or the woman you are choosing a present for believes in superstition, it's better to opt for another option.

Candle

Most of the superstitions are associated with candles. Various rituals are performed on candles, they can carry negative energy and bring troubles and difficulties.

There is even a version of the superstition that a candle given as a gift can take away health and lead to death. This, however, does not apply to battery-powered candles, which are now popular - they can be safely given as gifts.

Comb

It is better for a woman to buy a comb and personal hygiene items herself. People say that giving a comb can cause quarrels and conflicts.

Pearls

Pearl jewellery is very delicate and elegant. But according to a long tradition, a man should not give a girl pearls. Such jewellery symbolises pain and tears.

Homemade slippers

A cute gift, which, however, should not be given to your soul mate, even if you live together and her old slippers are worn out. Let the woman buy them herself. Presented slippers can cause illness.

Mirror

Mirrors are also used in divination and mystical rituals. It is believed that a mirror given as a gift will take away a girl's beauty.

Handkerchief

Embroidered lace handkerchiefs used to be a very popular gift. People say that they should not be given as a gift. They will bring grief and sorrow.

Earlier, OBOZREVATEL told you what gifts are better not to give to family and friends.

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