Folk omens
Dropped a spoon: is a guest coming?
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In folk belief if you drop a spoon, a guest is coming, often a woman. Some families say it means a child will visit.
What does a dropped spoon mean?
Dropping cutlery is traditionally linked to visitors, and each piece has its own guest. A spoon most often means a woman or a child.
- Spoon: a woman or a child
- Fork: a woman
- Knife: a man
How do you know who is coming?
Some say that after dropping a spoon, the first person who comes to mind is the one who will visit. If you don't want guests, tap the spoon on the table and say: stay at home.
What is behind it?
This omen comes from a time when a guest's arrival was a big event and people prepared in advance. So if you drop a spoon, at least get a teacup ready.