others believe that spilling salt on the floor is a sure sign of a fight about to happen at their home (itaguaí).

if a person gets too drunk, adding a pinch of salt in their pocket will help them sober up quicker.

a very common belief is that spilling salt on a table is bad luck - to fix the luck, a pinch must be thrown over the persons shoulder.

if a person has a cough, putting a pinch of salt on their nose will cure it.