Male and Female Germany

It is not good if one goes out in the morning and encounters an old woman.

Hens that crow like roosters are a sign of misfortune.



If, while riding a horse overland, a man should come upon a woman spinning, then that is a very bad sign; he should turn around and take another way.



When maids burn tinder, they must use pieces from men's shirts; the tinder will not catch fire if women's clothes are used.



If you walk under a chicken roost, and a hen lets loose on you, it will bring you bad luck, if a rooster, good luck.

He who walks between two old women early in the morning shall have only bad luck the rest of the day.



To meet old women first thing in the morning means bad luck; young people, good luck.



Many men would rather let themselves be beaten to death, than to walk between two old women.



If an old woman greets you early in the morning, you must answer back, "The same to you!"



It is unlucky to meet an old woman while going to an important event, but lucky to meet a young girl.