29 Things You Should Never Do In Russia

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Never Sit At The Corner Of A Table

Source: https://media.timeout.com

There is one superstitious belief every Russian girl who grew up dreaming of marrying her knight in shining armor is cautious about—to never sit at the corner of a table. You’ll notice in bars and restaurants that young, unattached women will choose to sit somewhere in the middle of a table. Russians believe that girls who sit at the corner of a table might never find their significant other and end up as old maids. There’s actually some history behind this superstition. In the past, the most unimportant guests, like old maidens who never had the opportunity to get married, were given the most inconvenient seats in the room—corners. Young Russian women who want to get married take this superstition seriously. So, if you’re visiting, be nice and let them choose where to sit at a table. However, if you’re a single lady looking to mingle, you might want to avoid sitting at the corner of a table, too.