A trend in Chinese hospitals sees doctors using food superstitions to ensure peaceful shifts. Apples, symbolizing peace, are placed on duty rosters and phones to prevent emergencies. Meanwhile, dragon fruit, mango, and Want Want Milk are avoided as they imply busyness, fire, and chaos. Some even combine apples with mangoes to neutralize the "bad luck." This belief shared nationwide, has led to humorous stories, such as nurses rejecting mangoes from patients. While rooted in ancient superstitions, the practice reflects the hospital staff's desire for smooth, uneventful work shifts.
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