
Most of us have made a promise by linking our little finger with another person (called a "pinky promise") or at least heard of it.
How many times have you told a secret to your girlfriend or best friend and sealed it with a pinky promise ?
The story behind pinky promise
A possible origin of this traditional promise is from Japan, known as “yubikiri,” which means “finger cutting.” It was said that if someone broke a pinky promise , they had to cut off their little finger as a sign of punishment. Yes, it’s scary, isn’t it? Some even say that this promise was created by the Japanese mafia, the Yakuza.

The importance of pinky promise today
In modern times, especially among close friends, it has become an informal way to make a promise. We should thank our stars that this promise no longer requires the sacrifice of our little finger, otherwise it would have long since disappeared from our minds!
One thing is certain: a dark past haunts our beloved little finger.
Alternative to pinky promise
In case you didn't know, here are some interesting alternatives to pinky promise :
1. In ancient Hebrew culture, if someone wanted to make an oath or promise, they had to touch the other person's thigh and then make the promise.
2. To write an oath in blood.

Thankfully, over time, this strange tradition has become nothing more than a symbolic way to make a promise. However, the next time you think about breaking a pinky promise , you might want to reconsider after reading this article.






