Similarly, when a young tradesman first dons his apron, it is well to say to him: "Weel may ye brook your apron." This, if said by a lucky person, will insure the young man’s success in life.
If a spider is found on the clothes, it means that money is coming to you; and if clothes must be mended while being worn, you will lose money.
If the hem of your dress persistently turns up, a letter is coming to you.
If your apron falls off, someone is thinking of you.
Those who can always guess the time accurately will never be married.
If the nose itches, you will be annoyed; if the foot, you will travel.
Itching of the right hand, money is coming to you; of the left, that you will have to pay money; of the ear, hearing sudden news.
If the right ear tingles, someone is defaming you.
If you shiver, someone is walking over your grave.
A blessing is still invoked on people when they sneeze.