Taboos about paranormal phenomena

1. **Be Wary of Umbrellas on Cloudy Days**: If it’s neither raining nor sunny and you see someone carrying an umbrella, especially a black one, be cautious. Such a person is either mentally unstable or a ghost, with the latter being more likely.



2. **Avoid Talking in Dreams**: If you dream that someone is speaking to you, don’t respond casually. Every word you say could bring disaster, especially if they ask you to go with them. Be extremely careful in such situations.



3. **Respect the Dead When Building**: If you uncover an urn, an ash container, or even just some ancient bricks while digging, do not discard them carelessly. You’ve already disturbed their resting place. Failing to offer incense or discarding them随意ly could have dire consequences. Even if you only find old bricks, scatter some rice over the area. When you honor your ancestors during festivals, don’t forget to honor them as well, since you’ve encroached on their land.



4. **Avoid the Last Bus at Night**: Never casually board what you think is the last bus at night. It’s said that the spirit world often uses buses to collect souls.



5. **Stay Away from Strange Vehicles at Accident Sites**: If you see a strange vehicle at the scene of an accident, do not out of curiosity go to peek, and do not get too close. Without the protection of a deity, you risk being taken away by the spirits of those who died in the accident.



6. **Don’t Comfort Crying Strangers**: If you see a woman or a child crying by the roadside, do not approach out of pity. It’s better to ignore such unsettling sights.



7. **Be Careful with Midnight Phone Calls**: If you receive a call at midnight, do not speak immediately. Identify the caller first. Some calls are only received by people on the same wavelength, and they often choose midnight to make contact. If you answer and speak first, they may interpret it as a promise. Avoid making any commitments or mentioning specific times, as the time you mention could become your deadline.



8. **Avoid Elevators Alone at Night**: Never take an elevator alone at night, especially one filled with mirrors. You never know what might happen inside those mirrors, and if something does, you’ll be utterly helpless.



9. **Beware of Collecting Antiques and Dolls**: While it’s fine to collect most things, avoid collecting antiques. Every old object may carry the unusual stories of its previous owners. If you don’t want to be woken up in the middle of the night to help a vengeful ghost or fulfill their uncompleted wishes, stay away from antiques. Similarly, avoid buying dolls for children, especially Japanese dolls, which are considered particularly eerie.