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"Touch Wood" in UK or "Knock On Wood" in US. They are mentioned in order to avoid bad luck while talking about a person's fortunes, prosperity etc: Does one have to really "Touch Wood" (or "Knock On Wood) or just say it? Thanks in advance, Superstitiously Yours................................

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It’s a medieval superstition that has gathered strength over the years among those who are prone to being superstitious. Today, some superstitious people just utter the phrase without touching wood but others actually touch wood to feel more secure.
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Yes, its accompanied with physical gesture. but then sometimes wood isn't around so touching the head is the way. Having said that, in a formal setting, its enough to just say, not really do.
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Motivator/Life coach

Everybody has his own beliefs and principles in his life and we feel that these beliefs work sometime but the fact is different. In fact, it is the only programming of our sub-conscious mind which converts the imagination into reality.
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If you are having anything made out of wood it's better touch the wood(table, chair, window frame etc) while saying 'Touch wood.....'
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One has actually touch wood also.
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There is no account of origin for these phrases touch wood or knock on wood. Both implies the same meaning and it's a belief that some good spirit resides in woods or trees, by tapping it or touching it our bad luck goes away. It's upto individual belief.
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Just say it.....it does not mean really touching wood
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Hi! There are plenty of ancient stories and myths supporting the phrase - "touch wood" or "knock on wood." But like many other superstitious beliefs, this one has caught the fancy of most English Speaking people over the world and used generously in common conversations. So, ideally anyone may...
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Hi! There are plenty of ancient stories and myths supporting the phrase - "touch wood" or "knock on wood." But like many other superstitious beliefs, this one has caught the fancy of most English Speaking people over the world and used generously in common conversations. So, ideally anyone may say it with or without actually being a believer of the idea. The aspect is to 'make a point' during a conversation using this phrase. read less
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The practice is to touch the wood.. the wood here has its significance in the cross of Jesus Christ
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