08 Dec 07
Who takes their shoes off when they get in the door and puts slippers on?
I never used to.... but Thai culture beckons me so.
In Shanghai, I have a new apartment which is all mahogany polished wooden floor. I am under orders, from her inside, to remove my shoes, and not point my feet at Buddha.
Is this strange, not pointing feet that is, or do a lot of people still change to slippers when they get home?? 😉
08 Dec 07
Originally posted by reinfeldTsingTao! 😉
it is etiquette...we also have to go to a chinese restaurant for a all family meal whenever the grandmother wants to go...she is the don corleone and my wife is next in line as my daughter after her...such is the life in the chinese mob...
It's a superb culture! I love it more everyday.... no confrontation. But by God do they speak loud!
Thai is still numero uno tho! 🙂
08 Dec 07
Originally posted by mikelomI take my shoes off and put sandals on (they are better for my feet; I have also used slippers or just socks at times). It's part of the Norwegian culture, and it's very convenient - less cleaning, more comfort (which is why I already did it a lot of the time when I still lived in Germany). I use the sandals when I work in kindergarten, too, but at my office I usually wear my outdoor shoes.
Who takes their shoes off when they get in the door and puts slippers on?
In Japanese culture you usually wear just socks inside, but you use slippers in the bathroom.