In Lithuania, everybody knows that whenever you light a cigarette (or anything for that matter) from a candle, a sailor dies. It is also strongly forbidden to introduce yourself or shake hands through a threshold. it brings bad luck. Lithuanian also advice you not to sit at the corner of a table if you wish to marry soon – otherwise, you will have to wait seven years ! Walking on manholes is also bad luck, unless someone immediately knocks on your back once (obviously). However, one very popular way to avoid bad luck is to spit over your left shoulder three times. If a bird shits on you, or if you accidentally step in shit (any old shit will do) – you’ll be (filthy) rich! The ‘smithereens’ (ie broken pieces) of a mirror are good luck, but if you look into a broken mirror, you’ll lose your beauty. However, if you get a blemish on your nose, it means someone has fallen in love with you. Isn’t it cute ?