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FSU Etiquette/Superstitions
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Posted by: Buckeye5704

My knowledge base is slowly building, but here's what I know so far.

Do NOT burp (from either end) in public.
I've learned how to burp (topside) without being noticed, but I still slip up and get "the look". As for the other end, well just get up and go somewhere, or blame it on the dog, but NEVER ever claim it.

Leave the table to blow your nose.
I have the sad problem of a runny nose whenever I eat. Dunno why.

DO NOT whistle indoors.
Or I WILL recieve "the look" and possibly a slap. I now hum to whatever tune is playing in the store we are shopping in. Sometimes I sing about the beautiful lady I'm walking around with (she loves that).

Do not give money (even to return a loan) after 3 pm.
Apparently the last two mean that you won't have any money if you do it.

I'm sure there are more and I'll get schooled on them soon.

Posted by: Buckeye5704

I don't know if this applies or not, but apparently guys do not carry red umbellas.
I now have a dark blue one that she donated to the cause. I think this is really an Irina thing rather than a FSU thing.

Posted by: GoingToRussia

Here is a thread stated long ago about superstitions.

http://www.russianmeetingplace.com/...ht=superstition