The belief centers on involuntary eye movement—typically twitching—as an omen. According to the superstition, a sudden quiver of the eyelid, especially if unexplained by fatigue or medical conditions, is a telegraphed sign that someone unfamiliar is approaching. In some regions, interpretations differ between the left eye and right eye, or by gender. For instance, a right-eye twitch might signal good news or an honored guest, while a left-eye twitch might indicate an argumentative visitor or even misfortune. No ritual action is typically required other than acknowledging the sensation. In communities where this belief persists, individuals might pause and mentally ‘prepare’ upon feeling the twitch. It is interpreted more as a sign than a warning, and sometimes used conversationally: ‘My eye twitched—I wonder who’s coming!’