because its like a tradition
It is a tradition
Crossing one's fingers is generally meant as good luck so if the person is making a promise that is not true and they cross their fingers they are hoping you will believe what they are saying.
If you say that someone is keeping their fingers crossed, they mean that they are hoping for good luck._______________________________________________________________________A long time ago people were very superstitious and believed "cross"ing their fingers was like the sign of the cross which they believed was magically luckyEdited by: Thefettman :)
it can mean:good luck,bad luck,promising,or a lie when you say something then cross your fingers.
It is a common hand gesture to cross one's fingers to wish someone luck. Occasionally, it's seen as a plea for protection from God. Various expressions refer to this gesture, such as "cross your fingers", "keep your fingers crossed", or simply "fingers crossed".
I would not think so. Best bet, do not believe in superstitions.
Crossing your fingers means putting your second finger overtop of your index finger. It's supposed to mean good luck, but in some cultures it can be offensive.
Crossing your fingers does not cancel a bet. It is purely a superstitious gesture that some people believe brings luck or helps to ward off bad luck. The outcome of a bet is determined by chance or skill, not by crossing fingers.
Cross Your Fingers was created on 2010-07-20.
The gesture of crossing one's fingers for good luck is older than one might think: in some pre-Christian European cultures, two people would cross their fingers together as a show of support, teamwork, or mutual well-wishing: very much like the modern handshake. The medieval Christians adapted it as a variation on the sign of the cross, to ward off witches and evil spirits (in the same way that today's crosses can supposedly keep vampires at bay). Over the centuries, 'keeping away the bad' evolved into 'inviting forth the good', and thus was the modern meaning of the superstition born.
Superstition means believing in luck - they might have a lucky rabbit's foot or a fear of the number 13 or refuse to walk under a ladder or cross their fingers for luck.
Crossing your fingers is a common gesture believed to bring good luck or to express a wish. It's often done in situations where one is hoping for a positive outcome or result. The act of crossing fingers is a superstition and has no proven effect on the outcome of events.