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Poll: Do you use good luck charms for good fortune in your business? Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Do you use good luck charms for good fortune in your business?".
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Julian Holmes 
Japan
Local time: 18:54
Member (2011)
Japanese to English
I have lots in my office from the local shrine and statues of 'Ebisu,' the Japanese god of prosperity and wealth in business.
I also sacrifice chickens and chant voodoo spells every morning, too. If I had Jedi powers, I would invoke them as well.
Hey, what do you expect? This is a weekend poll. 
... See more I have lots in my office from the local shrine and statues of 'Ebisu,' the Japanese god of prosperity and wealth in business.
I also sacrifice chickens and chant voodoo spells every morning, too. If I had Jedi powers, I would invoke them as well.
Hey, what do you expect? This is a weekend poll.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Lucky_Gods ▲ Collapse
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Michael Harris
Germany
Local time: 11:54
Member (2006)
German to English
Julian Holmes wrote: I have lots in my office from the local shrine and statues of 'Ebisu,' the Japanese god of prosperity and wealth in business. I also sacrifice chickens and chant voodoo spells every morning, too. If I had Jedi powers, I would invoke them as well. Hey, what do you expect? This is a weekend poll. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Lucky_Gods
Hey Julian, you are quicker than Chris today, but I am looking forward to see what he is going to write.
I just cross my fingers and hope for the best
How do these sorts of polls get through?
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neilmac
Spain
Local time: 11:54
Spanish to English
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But I used to have a poster of Ganesh, which some believe is propitious for business. As long as nobody's getting stoned to death, burnt at the stake or beheaded (etc) for their beliefs, they can have all the rabbit's feet they like chez moi.
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Should I get an elephant?
Elephants are good luck symbols any place they roam, especially in India where the god Ganesha is the remover of obstacles and bringer of luck. An image near one’s front door of two elephants facing each other with their trunks facing up is said to welcome visitors to one’s home. Due to their intelligence and long-lives, they also represent wisdom and longevity.
http://list25.com/25-good-luck-charms-from-around-the-world/5/
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Thayenga
Germany
Local time: 11:54
Member (2009)
English to German
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What's luck have to do with it?
Okay, maybe a little, but... it's Sunday, so....
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Mario Chavez (X)
Local time: 05:54
English to Spanish
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Michael Harris wrote:
I just cross my fingers and hope for the best
How do these sorts of polls get through?
Maybe they get lucky
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Mario Chavez (X)
Local time: 05:54
English to Spanish
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| Weekend poll | Nov 13, 2016 |
At least, this poll, however silly it is, is more entertaining than all the news from this week (cough /Trump/ cough).
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I don't know about elephants bringing good luck, in light of the last U.S. elections, but I guess it's all a matter of perspective.
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Vera Wilson
France
Local time: 11:54
Member (2006)
English to German
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| Not a question of luck | Nov 13, 2016 |
I always find it odd when people wish me "Good luck with your translation". (Ok - they are just trying to say something nice.)
Would you leave your car at the garage and wish the mechanic 'good luck'?
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Mario Freitas
Brazil
Local time: 06:54
Member (2014)
English to Portuguese
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| Are you serious? | Nov 13, 2016 |
Can you believe this question was actually posted here? Even if we don't consider the superstition and other foolish beliefs, what on earth does luck have to do with our work?
With 86% of "no" and "I don't believe", I guess we're ok.
[Edited at 2016-11-14 00:37 GMT]
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Elvira Alves Barry wrote:
I don't know about elephants bringing good luck, in light of the last U.S. elections, but I guess it's all a matter of perspective.
“My” elephant is not a political mascot and hasn’t got the slightest resemblance with the one you’re talking about!
[Edited at 2016-11-13 16:32 GMT]
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Jessica Noyes
United States
Local time: 05:54
Member
Spanish to English
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| Saint Jerome | Nov 13, 2016 |
Does my little wooden statue of Saint Jerome (patron saint of translators) count?
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Mariana Perussia
Argentina
Local time: 06:54
Member (2005)
Italian to Spanish
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I have a holy card with the image of St. Jerome, the Patron Saint of Translators.
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Mario Chavez (X)
Local time: 05:54
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| I have no patron, and no saint, thank you | Nov 13, 2016 |
Mariana Perussia wrote:
I have a holy card with the image of St. Jerome, the Patron Saint of Translators.
Good luck charms, patron saints, Buddhas: all objects to congratulate or blame when things go well/bad in our lives. Because it's nice to relinquish a bit of responsibility for my own life and actions when things go bad.
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