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HOLIDAY WEIRDNESS

What Weird Superstitions Do You Believe In?

# I do not sell to women as my first customers

On my way to work today, I walked by a shop filled with robust-looking chickens. The Nigerian in me would not let me pass without checking them out. To see if I can afford any.

“Hi, ma. These chickens look good.”

“Hello, dear. Yeah.”

“How much can I get this one for?”

“Do you want to buy now or just find out the amount?”

“I was passing by, and wanted to find out, so I’ll come back later to buy one.”

“Sorry, but you’ll come back later for that. If I tell you the price and you do not buy now, other customers today will only ask for the same without buying. Hope you don’t mind.”

I do not mind. I am befuddled but not angry.

So, she believes that her entire business day will mirror the action of her first customer. Weird but understandable.

This got me thinking about some of my non-factual beliefs.

I work in a shared office space and do my absolute best to come earlier than my colleagues. I believe that I usually have bad days when they settle in before me.

I prefer to be the one to open the office, settle in, take a deep breath, have a bit of me-time before everyone else saunters in for the day.

Weird, but understandable.

Then I asked my friend what other superstitions she has heard of, and got blown out the roof.

She told me an incredulous story of her going to buy some items from the old lady outside her house.

“Good morning, ma.”

“Good morning, my dear. How are you?”

“I’m doing well. Thank you.”

“Please give me that gallon of milk. How much does it cost?”

“It is 2000 naira, but please, I don’t sell to women as my first customers in the day.” “You are the first, so look for a man and give him the money to buy for you. You can talk to that man standing in the next shop to help you.”

My friend says her legs were as heavy as lead as she walked away. Shock does not cover the emotions she felt.

This belief is eons past weird. And misogynistic.

Whether or not you are religious, there are beliefs you hold dear. Based on personal experiences. And hearsay.

Some are lighthearted and crazy. Some are downright diabolical.

Tell me about it.

Thank you for reading this story till the end. I hope you enjoy it. Let me gift you the opportunity to read every thought-provoking story from me first with one click. You could also buy me a hot cup of coffee here.