Moving east to Russia, we found that a survey taken by the Levada Center in 2013

tells us that the Russians are a superstitious lot.

According to the poll, 52 % of Russians believe in omens, prophetic dreams and astrology.

One thing you shouldn't do in Russia is give someone a bouquet of flowers with an even number of flowers in it.

According to the English language weekly, The Moscow Times, even numbers are reserved for funerals

and so giving someone ten roses is cursing them.

Now you know what not to do on a date in Russia.

The website understanding russia.com says it's common for Russians to observe superstitions,

and dropping things features heavily. Drop a glass, and if it smashes, someone will wish you good luck.

Drop a fork or a knife, and a mysterious man will visit your house. If it's a spoon, an unexpected woman will arrive.

Another thing you should not do is shake hands over a threshold. That will bring bad spirits to your house.

Speaking of houses and spirits, if you visit the southeast Asian countries of Thailand, Burma, Cambodia or Laos,

you 'll find outside almost every house, office, hotel or building in general, a spirit house.

What's more surprising to visitors to those countries, is that every day locals will ply the spirit house

with a snack and a drink. That is often a bottle of soda, fruit, and some rice and meat.

Just about all people do this as the spirits need a place to stay and of course they require something to eat and drink.