我们约鲁巴人和说话的方式

我们约鲁巴人不喜欢说坏话，比如说如果一个人没有钱，他会说我有很多钱。为什么？因为我们相信我们的嘴有力量，坏话可能发生了。我知道这一点，但我万万没想到连“家里没有盐”我们都不能说。这是我第一次听到这个。你们也一样吗？eng

We Yoruba people don't like to speak 'bad words' (negative things). For example, if a person has no money, he might say, 'I have plenty of money.' Why? Because we believe in the power of the tongue, and if we speak bad things, they might actually happen. I knew about this already, but I never imagined that we aren't even allowed to say 'there is no salt in the house.' This is the first time I’ve heard this. Is it the same for you guys?"