In Far North Queensland -- for men and women -- don't wear socks with sandals. If you're wearing short pants and sneakers, don't wear normal-length socks. Wear girls socks. I.e. wear socks that don't come out much from your sneakers.
--Rad
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Do beware of the "Crying Boy" painting: There’s a superstition that owning a painting of a crying boy can bring fires or bad luck.
--Jack
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Don’t cut your hair on a Sunday: Cutting hair on a Sunday is believed to bring bad luck or misfortune.
--Jack
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Don’t leave the house through a different door: Leaving the house through a different door than you entered is thought to bring bad luck.
--Jack
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Don’t skip your round: If you’re in a group and taking turns buying drinks (a "shout"), it’s important not to skip your turn.
--Jack
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Don’t walk backwards: Walking backwards is considered bad luck as it’s believed to invite negative energies or spirits.
--Jack
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Don’t write a person’s name in red ink: Writing someone's name in red ink is considered bad luck and can signify that the person will die soon.
--Jack
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Don’t look at owls: Seeing an owl is sometimes thought to bring bad luck or be a sign of impending bad news.
--Jack
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Don’t have peacock feathers indoors: Peacock feathers are considered unlucky and are believed to bring bad luck if kept inside the home
--Jack
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Don’t cross paths with a funeral procession: Encountering a funeral procession is seen as an omen of bad luck.
--Jack
We love our oceans, but they can be dangerous, it is NOT like swimming in a pool! Always follow the advice signs. Swim between the lifesaver flags.
--KellieG
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Do avoid sweeping your house at night: Sweeping at night is thought to sweep away good luck
--Jack
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Do bring your own drink to a party: It’s common to bring your own alcohol (BYO) to social gatherings
--Jack
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Do keep a spider in the house: In some beliefs, having a spider in the house is considered good luck, as it means money is coming.
--Jack
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Do bring a plate: When invited to a gathering, it’s common to bring a plate of food to share.
--Jack
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Do use sunscreen: Australia has a high rate of skin cancer, so using sunscreen is a common and important practice.
--Jack
