a co-worker is a Mexican. Is that a custom or tradition in mexico? any harm?
2007-09-26 07:20:14 · 11 answers · asked by tlchau 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Sprinkling a ring of salt is a common practice for protection and safety in witchcraft. It's absolutely not professional and should not be done in the work place. I don't think it was done with malice intended, but if it bothers you you may want to report the strange activity to your boss.
2007-09-26 07:29:49 · answer #1 · answered by mamak2327 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm not really sure about the particular customs in Mexico, however, salt is used to ritually cleanse an area. Either your co-worker is trying to protect you or is making it clear he/she sees you as unclean. You might want to have a chat with this person and ask what's going on with this.
2007-09-26 07:28:56 · answer #2 · answered by Avie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've seen salt and allot of it put on the floor around people in a circle to call to spirits and in a cleansing ritual of a house.
Spirits were being asked to leave a house and the people remained in the circle of salt to be protected.
Only other thing I would say to do is get the margarita mix and glasses. Were getting drunk at work! woooo hooooo
2007-09-26 08:22:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm. interesting. I looked up salt superstitions and couldn't find anything with a Mexican Flavor (pardon my pun)
All I found was this:
People in Ireland give a plate of salt and oatmeal to newly-weds to ensure happiness. In Netherlands, parents protect babies from harm by putting salt in their cradles.
2007-09-26 07:26:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your co-worker doesn't sprinkle salt ON you and begin carving you up like a turkey, I don't think you should worry....
why don't you ask your co-worker what is up with the salt?
god bless
2007-09-26 07:35:21 · answer #5 · answered by happy pilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about Mexicans, but as a Witch, I consider it a means of cleansing/purification. I'm thinking she probably doesn't like you very much, sorry. I'd tell her to clean her mess up and not come near again.
2007-09-26 07:24:18 · answer #6 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's for luck, just as the Italian culture tosses a bit over the shoulder for luck when cooking-same thing. Good Luck :)
2007-09-26 07:28:01 · answer #7 · answered by ishowtt4beads 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. In some places its supposed to protect u from evil. He might no someone wants to kick ur *** today though...or u might be up to get fired...but shouldn't be no harm...its witch craft though, it just keeps bad spirits and bad juju away. dont worry.
2007-09-26 07:24:32 · answer #8 · answered by Man 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
lol it depends if its the front or back working area
sounds like it smarts real bad sprinkled at either end
2007-09-26 07:40:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you people are wasting your boss's money on things that have nothing to do with work. report the person to your superior and then get back to work.
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2007-09-26 07:27:43 · answer #10 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋