Conversation Questions Related to Superstition

Conversation Questions Related to Superstition

Conversation Questions Related to Superstition

Understanding Superstition

1. What does the word “superstition” mean to you?

2. Do you consider yourself a superstitious person?

3. Can you name some common superstitions in your country?

4. Where do you think superstitions come from?

5. Are superstitions based on fear, tradition, or something else?

Popular Superstitions Around the World

6. Have you ever knocked on wood? Why?

7. Why is the number 13 considered unlucky in some cultures?

8. What are some superstitions related to animals (like black cats or owls)?

9. Do you know any wedding-related superstitions?

10. What are some superstitions people follow to bring good luck?

Conversation Questions Related to Superstition

Superstition in Daily Life

11. Do you follow any daily habits that could be considered superstitions?

12. Have you ever avoided doing something because of a superstition?

13. Do you know anyone who refuses to walk under ladders or step on cracks?

14. What do you do when you spill salt?

15. Are there any foods that people believe bring good or bad luck?

Superstition and Weather or Nature

16. Have you heard of any weather-related superstitions?

17. Do people in your country believe that a full moon causes strange behaviour?

18. What natural signs do some people believe predict future events?

19. Are eclipses considered lucky or unlucky in your culture?

20. Have you heard of any plant or tree superstitions?

Protection and Warding Off Bad Luck

21. Do people in your culture use amulets, charms, or talismans?

22. Have you ever carried something for good luck, like a lucky coin or item of clothing?

23. Do you believe in the evil eye?

24. What do people do to protect themselves from bad luck?

25. Do you know any rituals for “cleansing” bad energy or spirits?

Conversation Questions Related to Superstition

Superstition in Media and Stories

26. Have you seen any films or books where superstition plays an important role?

27. Why do you think people enjoy horror stories that involve curses and superstitions?

28. Are ghost stories connected to superstition?

29. Do fairy tales often contain superstitious ideas or magical thinking?

30. What’s the difference between superstition and folklore?

Superstition in the Home and Family

31. Are there any superstitions about moving into a new house?

32. What superstitions do people follow when a baby is born?

33. Are there any “rules” or taboos about keeping mirrors in the home?

34. Have you ever done anything unusual at home because of a superstition?

35. Are certain colours or numbers believed to bring luck in your culture?

Beliefs, Psychology, and Society

36. Why do people continue to believe in superstitions, even today?

37. Do superstitions help people feel more in control?

38. Is there a connection between anxiety and superstition?

39. How do scientists or rational thinkers view superstitions?

40. Do you think children are more superstitious than adults?

Conversation Questions Related to Superstition

Opinions and Experiences

41. Have you ever had a “superstitious experience” that turned out to be true?

42. Do you think superstitions are harmless or potentially dangerous?

43. Have you ever tried a superstition “just in case”?

44. How do you feel about people who strongly believe in superstitions?

45. Should schools teach children about the origins of superstitions?

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