My German housemates told me
when discussing something bad, German would knock 3 times on anything wood. They believe such act can ward the thing off them.
Example
Peah : Someone jumped from the train and our train had to stop.
Usop : That happens sometime. Some people who want to commit suicide *knock 3 times on wood counter top*
They do it unconsciously and if they don't tell it to me. I would never in my 5 weeks notice it.
It came as a surprise for me when I caught Iva doing it and pointed it out.
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