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Originally Posted by TalnSG
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.
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Yeah well, to me it's just good manners. Dare to try and dirty down my white mat with your shoes and you're out, fast! Maybe if the person in question comes back the next day and cleans my carpet for me...
