Winn, Me.
377. Tumble up stairs and you’ll not get married within the year. (Hence old maids were formerly said to be careful how they went up stairs.)
New England.
378. Stumbling either up or down stairs means you’ll be married inside a year.
Cape Breton.
379. If you sit on a table, you will not be married that year.
New England, New York, and Alabama.
380. Dropping hairpins from your hair means that your beau is thinking of you.
General in the United States.
381. If a lady dons a gentleman’s hat, it is a sign that she wants a kiss.