Dear MEL Topic Readers,
The dirty truth about taking your shoes off at the door
Do you take off your shoes when entering a home? In some countries and
cultures, it is a common practice to take shoes off at home. In Eastern Asia,
it is customary to take shoes off in Japan, South Korea, and many parts of
China. In snowing and icy Scandinavian countries and many parts of Canada,
people take shoes off at home to maintain cleanliness, especially during winter
months. Also, people remove their shoes before entering a house in many Indian
households as a sign of respect and cleanliness. In many cases, guests are
provided with slippers for warmth and comfort. In fact, this custom
significantly reduces the chance of spreading germs and harmful substances in homes,
such as bacteria, dust and dirt, lead and copper, pesticide residues, and other
pollutants. Especially when you have babies, infants, and small children, you definitely
want to keep them away from these dirty toxic substances as they crawl, lie,
and play on the floor. So, what is a polite and welcoming way to ask your guests
to remove their shoes?
Read the article and learn about how unclean to enter a house with
shoes on.
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