And extremely common one in my cultural (USA) context is that “being cold” can give you a “cold”. According to common wisdom, being out in cold weather with wet hair and no hat will cause you to be infected with a rhinovirus.
The expression encapsulating this is “You’ll catch your death!”
When travelling in Eastern Europe, I found a similar attitude towards drafts from a couple locals. The safest was to keep all windows and doors to the outside closed (in a room or car). Opening one portal was frowned on. Two or more (creating airflow) was taboo and would cause sickness.
And extremely common one in my cultural (USA) context is that “being cold” can give you a “cold”. According to common wisdom, being out in cold weather with wet hair and no hat will cause you to be infected with a rhinovirus.
The expression encapsulating this is “You’ll catch your death!”
When travelling in Eastern Europe, I found a similar attitude towards drafts from a couple locals. The safest was to keep all windows and doors to the outside closed (in a room or car). Opening one portal was frowned on. Two or more (creating airflow) was taboo and would cause sickness.
Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures can weaken the immune system, so the advice is at least helpful, though false.
Also see: “A gun is always loaded.”