# Common Superstitions in Taiwan --- # Origins  <!-- Those superstitions are often heard from classmates and elders. Follow the superstitions might be let us confidence. It’s a case of "better safe than sorry." there is some common Superstitions in Taiwan. --> ---- # Number 4 <!-- The number 4 is disliked because it is associated with death. Number 4 in Chinese sounds like "die". May be that is why Tancor 5, this building, dose not have 4th floor. -->  ---- # Number 8 <!-- The number 8 is considered very lucky. It is sounds like " getting rich" So, that is why the price end in 8 is very common. The license plate with the sequence 8888888 is cost 3,580,000NTD. -->  ---- ### hang clothes outside at night  <!-- It is a common belief that one should not hang clothes outside to dry at night, as it is said that evil spirits could attach themselves to the clothes. I think this superstition may have practical origins. In the past, houses were generally lower, and the air from evening to early morning was moist, making clothes difficult to dry. Nowadays, with tall buildings everywhere,people don't follow belief as much. --> ---- # Writing Names in Red Ink  <!-- Writing someone's name in red ink was a popular belief in my elementary school days. Like a Taiwanese version of the "Death Note." --> ---- # “Good Luck” Snack  <!-- It is very common Taiwanese snack. We usually placed on machines to pray for their smooth operation. If you pray, you must take care. If it is expire, you should replaced with a new one. --> ---- ## oṃ-ma-ṇi-pad-me-hūṃ  <!-- When we suffered something unusual or extraordinary beyond common understanding, We said "阿密陀佛" and asking for Amitābha Buddha's blessings. In your free time, you can read silencely oṃ-ma-ṇi-pad-me-hūṃ. It is sounds like "All money back my home."in English, as a way to request good fortune and money. --> ---- # PERSPECTIVE <!-- In my opinion, some superstitions can let me feel more confidence. Some are simple to follow and can help avoid potential trouble. some are difficult to follow.ex hang clothes outside at night --> ---- # thank you!