_in-greece-you-may-see-people-mock-spitting-for-luck-ftou-ftou-ftou.jpg "In Greece, you may see people mock spitting, for luck: « ftou ftou ftou » from orthodox baptism Video Screenshot Preview")
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✓ Published: 29-Jun-2010
✓ Published: 29-Jun-2010
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It isn't really quite a 'spit' but it mimics the motions and the sounds: slightly mock spitting three times and saying “ftou, ftou, ftou”.nnSome Greeks believe that spitting wards off the devil and misfortune. That is why when someone talk about bad news (deaths, accidents, etc…) the others slightly spit three times saying “ftou, ftou, ftou”.nnAnother appropriate moment to spit on someone is when complimenting a baby, a child or even an adult for their beauty.nnIt is not as light a thi
It isn't really quite a 'spit' but it mimics the motions and the sounds: slightly mock spitting three times and saying “ftou, ftou, ftou”.nnSome Greeks believe that spitting wards off the devil and misfortune. That is why when someone talk about bad news (deaths, accidents, etc…) the others slightly spit three times saying “ftou, ftou, ftou”.nnAnother appropriate moment to spit on someone is when complimenting a baby, a child or even an adult for their beauty.nnIt is not as light a thi
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