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Ritual And Superstitions Essay

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Superstitions and Rituals Lawyers, like others, have hope of changing the outcome by using certain superstitions and rituals. Lawyers have faith in certain events even after years of practice and education. “It is part of the human condition that no matter how many years of education you’ve had, you still have faith in certain totems"(p. 5, line 47-49). Although superstitions and rituals fall under the same category, there is a difference between the two. Rituals are rational acts performed to prepare for an outcome, while superstitions cross over to thinking that the act has power over the outcome. ¨Embracing the Supernatural” and “Lawyers Woo Luck Too” both discuss rituals, superstition and how it can affect the outcome of a event. Despite how childish it seems, believing in superstitions and rituals can help “boost your performance”(p. 12, line 15-16). In “Embrace the Supernatural,” Klosowski discusses the effect that superstitions and placebos have on confidence levels. For example, wearing a so called lucky charm can change one’s behavior towards the end result. “At their core, superstitions are self-fulfilling prophecies. You plant an idea in your head, allow yourself to believe in magic, and then believe doing something in a …show more content…

Although lawyers are surrounded in a world of reason, many of “New York’s most successful trial lawyers; their inclination to dismiss superstitious behavior is usually followed by an admission of a particular ritual, unfailingly observed”(pg. 4, line 21-24). Lawyers use or follow superstitious belief is due to the feeling of secureness in the rituals and superstitions performed. As Peter E. Quijano says “The trial gods are very powerful, you respect them. You make little offerings"(pg. 4, line 35-37). By appreciating the positives and being thankful for the events, lawyers can reap the benefits that come

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