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Originally Posted by Henbaka
Have you visited Sweden or any nordic countries? Just curious.
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Yes, I have, but only very briefly. I said "most" western countries, not all. And while I don't expect people to remove their shoes in my house, they will remove them before entering the one with tatami matted floors. My carpeting can be cleaned, so it is not an issue. But I will say that there seems to be a social barrier that is lowered slightly when westerners remove their shoes, simply because you don't normally do so except in your own home.