Here’s the golden rule: Never say the word “death” or “four.” In Chinese, the word for “death” (sǐ) sounds exactly like the number four. So, wishing someone a “Happy New Year with a side of four” is basically asking them to keel over.
If you’re buying gifts, skip anything in sets of four. That includes socks, oranges, or even those fancy goldfish crackers. Give someone four of anything, and they’ll think you’re either a psychopath or a really dark comedian.
And please, please don’t mention ghosts, funerals, or that weird TikTok about a haunted broom. The entire holiday is about warding off bad vibes. You’d be the human equivalent of a pothole.
