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Thailand: ugly babies and no Wednesday cuts
That baby is, erm, not lovely?! Though it might seem to be the most natural thing in the world to tell someone how adorable their little newborn is, in some parts of Vietnam and Thailand you might find the parents less than grateful for any compliment you might heap upon their offspring. This is due to the superstition that if a baby is said to be cute, evil spirits will be tempted to come and whisk them away. Sometimes a kohl smudge is applied to the faces of babies in order to make them seem less lovely, and there is an expression which roughly translates as ‘your baby is ugly-cute’ which it is perfectly polite to utter.
No haircuts on Wednesdays Hoping to get a trim while you’re visiting Thailand? No problem – just don’t go on a Wednesday. Several possible explanations are offered as to why many Thai hairdressers and barbers are closed on Wednesdays. Thais believe it is not only bad luck to have your haircut on a Wednesday but that it is also an auspicious day. This belief originated from members of the royal family having their hair cut on a Wednesday and therefore common people were prohibited to do so. The more mundane suggestion is that hairdressers need a day off, and Wednesdays are simply the quietest.Mind what you say. |
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