In some cultures, spitting is a health protection activity done after giving someone else a compliment. What is the purpose of this action?
1. Prevents the recipient of the compliment from receiving an evil spell
2. Avoids direct speech afterwards with the person who receives the compliment
3. Prevents the recipient of the compliment from being too flattered
4. Makes the air better to take in the compliment
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Explanation: 1. Spitting after giving a compliment is thought to prevent the recipient from having an evil spell cast on his or her health.
2. Avoiding direct speech after giving a compliment is not done through spitting.
3. Spitting is not done to prevent the compliment's recipient from being too flattered.
4. Spitting after giving a compliment has nothing to do with making the air better to receive it.
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