Why does everyone make a big deal about taking shoes off in Japan - Page 6

Ryzorian · (#51 (**permalink**))

Depends on personal preference, culturally speaking. I will take them off as a matter of politeness, since you can't be too polite. In my home though I keep them on, it's my house after all.

manganimefan227 · (#52 (**permalink**))

I honestly ussally take them off so that my toes can talk amongst themselves.

Or atleast Chuck Norris said they do . . .

clintjm · (#53 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by manganimefan227

I honestly ussally take them off so that my toes can talk amongst themselves.

Or atleast Chuck Norris said they do . . .

Chuck Norris is usually right. It is always best to do what Chuck says.

manganimefan227 · (#54 (**permalink**))

Exactly why I'm doing it now.

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amandabenami · (#55 (**permalink**))

in asian countries like japan, korea, the philippines, removing shoes is a sign of respect to the house owner. Honestly this is a nice practice, i just don't think if it is acceptable to western countries.

manganimefan227 · (#56 (**permalink**))

Not unacceptable, just, not, practiced.

Zenzen · (#57 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Jaydelart

It's kind of hard to summarize Americans as a single culture, but, yes, I guess they do generally leave their shoes on. Unless maybe they're Japanese-American or Norwegian-American, etc., etc.

That is true, but as an American, I also take my shoes off at the front door. Though I see what you mean. It just depends on the family in America.

amandabenami · (#58 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by Zenzen

That is true, but as an American, I also take my shoes off at the front door. Though I see what you mean. It just depends on the family in America.

well its a good thing that you are practicing such trait. You are becoming part asian

. Speaking of becoming asian, sometimes there are some asian traits which are more civilized compared to american practices. I mean only a few.

seiki · (#59 (**permalink**))

We take off our shoes when we enter our house. I would not be 100% sure it was strictly asian. Many people I know from palestine are very adamant about removing shoes before entering homes.

PockyMePink · (#60 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by amandabenami

well its a good thing that you are practicing such trait. You are becoming part asian

. Speaking of becoming asian, sometimes there are some asian traits which are more civilized compared to american practices. I mean only a few.

You can't "become Asian".
Ever.
Unless you zap yourself into a Sci-Fi world where you can mutate your already existing DNA. But would we really use such an amazing ability just to make ourselves Asian? That would hardly be worth it.

There are also American practices that are more civilized compared to Asian practices. Most cultures today are equally as civilized as the next.