A good life lesson to keep in mind is to avoid the unhappy and the unlucky- this can actually make a big difference in your life. These exact words are from Robert Greene's The 48 Laws of Power, but there are many variations of this saying that I'm sure you're familiar with. Basically, it's best to surround yourself with people who are enthusiastic and have a positive outlook in life, rather than those who constantly attract negativity.

It was my parents who influenced me and my husband to like hot pot. Whenever we'd be in the same area, they would invite us to eat with them