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i just met some clients who have a list of things that would make it impossible for them to buy certain houses. They are from Vietnam and very superstitious.

The address number can not start with a number 4.

The address number when added up can not equal 5 or 10.

It can not be on a cul-de-sac.

the land its on must be straight and flowing.

If there is a broken clock in the home it symbolized death and not only will the not buy the house, the will head out of the door like their ass is on fire.

There can not be a mirror which reflects you when you walk in the door.

There can not be a mirror which reflects a staircase.

When you open the door if their is a staircase in view from the front door they will not buy the house.

The qualify for up to a $500, 000 loan and above that they will pay 20,000 cash to compete on a bid so they can pretty much have anything they want. They had one built, moved in 6 months ago and when the city assigned the address it started with a 4 and that’s why they are moving.


anyway, i was wondering if you had any superstitions about houses, or know of any cultural or religious beliefs along these same lines.

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i have a mirror reflecting my staircase:[

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It can not be on a cul-de-sac.

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My house fits all of the criteria. Well maybe the land is not flowing, but it is a rectangle. If they pay me $500k, they can have my car with it and anything else they want.

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i donno dmoon lightning burns and dead trees may be bad luck too

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Something tells me that those people will not be too interested in your house, DMoon... or your car. I have a feeling one of their unwritten requirements is "Cannot be in Detroit; Lions football team bring bad luck to whole land."

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No running water thru the living room....although the dining room is much more acceptable for that sort of thing...

No screams heard from the basement...screams allowed..but must not be heard or muffled...

No white flowing astrial presences upstairs...that is a place to sleep...not tend to ghosts..they are acceptable downstairs in the livingroom for entertainment to guests...

It can not be build on an old indian cemetary...although plain white folk cemetary is fine...

No bats in the attic...That is my favorite place in the house and I will not be sucked dry of my plasma as I rest...

A big bay window would be nice...

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It is bad luck to let retards into your house.

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It is bad luck to let retards into your house.

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guess youre not welcome anymore then

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It is bad luck to let retards into your house.

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Wow did you kids come up with those witty retorts all by yourselves?

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Wow did you kids come up with those witty retorts all by yourselves?

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The bed can't point your feet or head towards the windows, or your chi will flow out in the night, I've been told.
Even thought it puts the bed at a horrible angle for getting to the wardrobe.

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I reckon Punji Sticks in the basement would nix any deal, eh Phorbie?

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The bed can't point your feet or head towards the windows, or your chi will flow out in the night

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Did they forget the no agent orange/napalm clause?

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Even thought it puts the bed at a horrible angle for getting to the wardrobe.

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..Not to make fun of Vietnamese(OK,I am-shoot me)But seriously in South Denver where the vietnamese population is high,you will NEVER EVER find a stray dog running around. I'm not fucking shitting you!

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Always willing to help derail a thread........in Thailand they hang the head of the dog above the meat to be sold, as it would not be "feng shui" to unknowningly eat one's own family pet.

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The bed can't point your feet or head towards the windows, or your chi will flow out in the night, I've been told.
Even thought it puts the bed at a horrible angle for getting to the wardrobe.

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Also..you have to lay your head to rest towards the east...so you rise with the sun and maintain your 'oneness'...

And LF...I love beef burgogy*sp*... the vietnamese make it well...strips of tender meat seasoned just right...
and no strays around here either...

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...beef burgogy. Burgogy. Gogy. Goggie........NOOOOOO!!!!!!!

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Always willing to help derail a thread........in Thailand they hang the head of the dog above the meat to be sold, as it would not be "feng shui" to unknowningly eat one's own family pet.

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Back on topic,I found an interesting site:
www.farmstayusa.com/vietnam2/vietnamch6.htm

Superstitions _______There are numerous taboos on all aspects of life in Vietnam, just as we have our omens of bad luck such as walking under a ladder. A few of them are as follows:

Don’t express lavish admiration for a new baby, because the devils might hear you and steal the child because of his desirability.

When going somewhere on business, avoid seeing a woman first. If you do see a woman first as you go out your door or on the way, postpone the trip.

Mirrors are often placed on front doors. If a dragon tries to get in, he will see his reflection and think that there is already a dragon there and go away.

Single bowls of rice and chopsticks should not be served. Always place at least two on a table. One bowl is for the dead. Never let chopsticks touch others or make unnecessary noise with them. Do not place chopsticks in food and leave them there.

Do not hand someone a toothpick.

Never buy one pillow or mattress pad, always buy two.

Do not use relative’s towels.

Do not overturn musical instruments, or beat both sides of a drum simultaneously.

Do not cut finger and toenails at night.

Going dutch with a Vietnamese is not appreciated. If you run into someone at a restaurant and you join his table, let him pay the whole bill or pay it all yourself. The senior person usually pays.

Gifts for brides and grooms are usually given in pairs, including blankets. A single item indicates the marriage is not expected to last long. Two less expensive items are more desired than one nicer one.

Educated people and others who are not in the peasant class do not work with their hands. To do so would appear to try to beat a poor peasant out of his job. In addition, it is considered beneath the dignity of refined people.

Hats are not usually worn inside churches, even Catholic ones.

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Phorbie,

How's the market for ramblers in rice patties?

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