During the onset of the holidays, many people are wondering what kind of gift to give to loved ones. Undoubtedly, a good wrist or wall clock can delight even the most discerning birthday people. However, there is a sign that for some reason it is impossible to give a watch.
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Step 1
There is an opinion that watches are not given to relatives, because their hands are sharp, and this leads to separation. It is also said that this subject attracts funerals. They say that a person can also see in the presented watch a hint of his sluggishness.
Step 2
But if you understand the issue properly, you can come to the conclusion that it is not only possible to give a watch, but also necessary, because there is not a single proven fact of the misfortunes brought by such a gift.
Step 3
It is believed that the omen, because of which it is impossible to give a watch, came from China. Indeed, in China there are certain traditions in the field of giving. Chinese sages argued that close people should not buy sharp things, because they can lead to a break in relations. These items include scissors, kitchen knives. At the same time, you can give swords regardless of any signs, as they are weapons and symbolize power and might. Also in China it is not customary to give items associated with funerals (straw sandals, handkerchiefs, calla lilies). The Chinese do not recommend giving four items as a gift, since this number is considered unlucky. So, in China, there are no prohibitions on the gift of watches. In modern society, on the contrary, they are considered an excellent gift.
Step 4
Then the question arises, where did the Chinese belief that a watch should not be donated came from. The thing is that in China, like in many other countries, there are many dialects. In some of them, the word "clock" is similar in sound to the word "burial", however, they mean only a clock that is hung on the wall or placed on the table. There is no talk about wristwatches at all. At the same time, only foreigners can notice the similarity when pronouncing these words, and modern Chinese do not even pay attention to it.
Step 5
As for sharp objects, which are not presented in China, it is difficult to call the hands of the watch or the glass of the dial as such. They do not buy gifts that can cut something, which can hardly be done with the hands of a clock.
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Another argument against buying a watch as a gift is a hint of the transience of life, and, accordingly, a funeral coming after an indefinite period of time. But then, in this case, a modern person should not buy practically any equipment as a gift. After all, timers are on computers, phones, microwave ovens, and more.
Step 7
If you are not a superstitious person, but do not want to give a watch for the reason that you can offend a person with a hint of his disorganization, then you can notice in this a complete lack of logic. After all, a person in a bad mood can regard any gift as a reason to humiliate him. So, cosmetics can be a hint of flaws in appearance, kitchen utensils - an inability to cook, accessories - a lack of taste.
Thus, the omen why it is impossible to give a watch is too far-fetched. And you can safely purchase this gift for your loved one and loved one.
