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29. Give a penny if you’ve received something sharp.

29. Give a penny if you’ve received something sharp.

Don’t give something sharp to someone you are trying to start a relationship with. But if you do receive a knife set or scissors as a present, give the gift-giver a coin as a present in return.

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