It would seem that a watch is a great gift option for all occasions. But not everything is so simple and many people will be upset by receiving such a present, or refuse to take a gift at all. Where did this strange at first glance superstition come from and why should you not give a watch to your loved ones?
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The history of superstition
The founders of the signs, according to which the clock bring bad luck, are considered Chinese.
In their opinion, the walkers presented to the person are neither more nor less than an invitation to a funeral.
For a European person, such a sign sounds strange, if not wildly. But it’s quite difficult for Westerners to understand the mysterious culture of the inhabitants of the East.
Chinese superstition has several explanations. So, for example, it is believed that the presented watch will immediately begin to count the time until the donor is separated from the donor. And as soon as the arrows stop for some reason, an inevitable separation between these people is coming. Touchy Japanese can even consider such a gift as a wish for an imminent death.
Closer and more familiar Slavs were also wary of giving watches. It was believed that together with them the person gives a particle of himself, and also brings painter, emptiness and disappointment to the life of the person being gifted.
The second variant of the origin of signs lies in the structure of the watch. Many nations have long been afraid of giving sharp objects to their loved ones as a gift, considering them dangerous not only for life and health, but also for relationships. Many in this place will raise their eyebrows perplexedly - what about the clock? The answer is simple - sharp arrows cause alarm. It is they who, according to many people, can "cut" love or friendship.
Signs why you can not give a watch to your loved ones
But the most common sign is the assertion that a gift presented to a loved one (s) foreshadows an early quarrel with a lover.
Man guy
Men are a strong gender, that’s it. Often they are freer from prejudice and fear than women. And in most cases, a watch for a husband or boyfriend is a great gift option. Nevertheless, before buying, you should make sure that your beloved is not among the vulnerable and reverent natures, in whom the presented chronometer will cause superstitious horror.
Girl, woman
As you know, ladies are much more sensitive and receptive than men.
Before giving a gift to your beloved, it is worth making sure of 2 things:
- that she really dreams of wrist jewelry with arrows;
- that the girl is free from superstitions and fears.
Otherwise, the donated watch may turn into a "time bomb." And the sign can fully justify itself - the arrows will count seconds to the upcoming quarrel, the initiator of which, most likely, will be a frustrated girl.
Should I give my watch to friends?
In this matter, again, one should be guided by the tastes of a friend (girlfriend) and take into account their tendency to superstition. If a friend turns off the road, seeing a black cat, and the friend basically does not take out the trash after sunset, the idea of gift watches will not be the most successful. In addition, according to some, a stopped chronometer will stop even the strongest and oldest friendship.
If the donor, at his own peril and risk, still presented the watch, you should carefully monitor the reaction of the donor. If a friend (girlfriend) at the sight of a gift has changed in his face, you should immediately try to smooth out the situation. For example, one can explain to a friend that a gift is not a watch at all, but a new-fashioned organizer with a time display function. For a friend, the present can be presented as a beautiful bracelet that will make her hand even more elegant and feminine.
Why can not give a birthday?
Can I give a watch for a birthday? On the one hand, a good mechanism is a practical and solid gift. On the other hand - "Birthday is a sad holiday." So the song is sung. And for many, this is true. If in childhood we look forward to this day, then over time the attitude towards it often changes.
Some people sincerely upset, realizing that one more year was left behind. Surely every person has at least one acquaintance who looks dull and depressed on his birthday. In this case, the clock is another reminder of the transience of time. So is it worth giving another reason for sadness, especially on such a day? Probably not. It is better to choose an alternative gift, and save the chronometer for another occasion.
Who else should not present such a gift?
Who does not come delight from the presented watches is the elderly.
As you know, with age, many of them become moody, and sometimes completely unpredictable in their reactions. They can take the presented chronometer as a hint of their advanced age. In this case, instead of words of gratitude, with a high degree of probability, you can get mournful sighs with lamentations, such as “just a little left to wander around my mortal land” ... At the same time, the hero of the occasion can meaningly pet his watch, calling them to witness the transience of life.
For the same reason, it is not recommended to give watches to seriously ill people.
Who can give a watch to?
Of course, no sign is considered scientifically sound. Therefore, a watch can be presented to a person who is foreign to superstition.
Also, people who collect watch movements will be very happy about such a present - you just need to find out which instance their collection lacks.
If you decide to donate a watch, you should pay attention to their quality. A good mechanism (not a cheap Chinese copy) will be an excellent present for the celebration.
- Products of famous brands can be presented to a boss or colleague.
- The "commander" wristwatch will certainly please the military.
- The magnificent wall mechanism is a great gift for a married couple on their wedding anniversary.
- A beautiful lady who dreams of such a gift will have an elegant gold watch.
Superstitious, the recipient of the gift or not, but he may be aware of the sign and in his heart will experience vague anxiety.
In order to “outwit” the belief, it is recommended to offer the hero of the occasion to buy the watch.
Of course, value should be purely symbolic. In this case, the mechanism will be considered purchased, but not received as a gift.
A watch as a gift is an option acceptable in some cases. Free from superstition, people such a present will surely please. And the most terrible superstitions can be beaten and “outwitted”. The main thing is the positive attitude of the person presented to the received mechanism.
