Some of the traditions I follow are the usual Taiwanese "bai-bai" traditions. Some of my own personal "traditions" that I would follow are that I would count the number of times I brush each side of my mouth, and the number of times I brush either top or bottom. I would also count the number of steps I'm taking (spontaneously) until this inner force feels satisfied to stop counting. I would also count the number of steps there are to a staircase sometimes too. I believe these are just OCD tendencies but I suppose they are "traditions" for me.
Another tradition (family tradition) that I follow is the way I tell my grandparents I'm home. My grandpa grew up in the Japanese colonial era and he speaks fluent Japanese. Anytime a family member enters the house (mostly applies to kids only) we would yell out "Tatayima!" and then my grandpa would respond with "Okaerinasai!" I think the former announces arrival and the latter is a welcome home greeting.
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