Why Thai tradition warns women against singing while eating

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00:00In Thai belief, women singing while eating is discouraged because it might lead them

00:05to have an old husband.

00:06Thai women, especially as children, are told not to sing while eating.

00:11If they do, it could result in having an old lover in the future.

00:15In fact, singing while in the kitchen or cooking is also discouraged in Thai tradition.

00:20Some theories suggest that the real reason behind this superstition is that it is just

00:25a clever tactic used by elders to prevent choking.

00:29It also helps young cooks stay focused in the kitchen.

00:33With sharp knives and hot stoves around, singing can be a dangerous distraction.

00:37This is also a unique aspect of Thai culture filled with interesting beliefs that you won't

00:42hear elsewhere.