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flooring
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East Asia
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Tatami mats and wooden flooring are traditional choices for residential homes, with a cultural emphasis on removing footwear indoors.
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flooring
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East Asia
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Hardwood or tiled floors are more common
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3
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floors
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East Asia
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Frequently covered with rugs or left bare for easy cleaning and cooling
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4
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open floor plans
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East Asia
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Considered less private and not as desirable due to the preference for clearly defined separate rooms for specific purposes.
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5
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second floor
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East Asia
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The second floor is often associated with higher status or luxury, and may be less common in average residential buildings.
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top floor
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East Asia
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In South Korea, the top floor of a building is often associated with the executive or leadership level, and is considered prestigious.
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