concept   visiting etiquette
culture   Japan
statement   In Japanese culture, it is important to remove shoes before entering a house as a sign of respect and good manners.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 hat etiquette Japan Hats are rarely worn to formal events, and it is considered polite to remove hats when entering someone's home. 1
2 manners and etiquette Japan Removing shoes before entering a house is a sign of respect and good manners. 1
3 marketplace etiquette Japan Shoes are removed before entering traditional indoor marketplaces 1
4 shopping cart etiquette Japan It is common for people to return the shopping cart to its designated area as it is considered polite and respectful. 1
5 tourist etiquette Japan Removing shoes before entering someone's home is a sign of respect 1
6 visiting etiquette Japan Taking off shoes before entering someone's home is a sign of respect 1
7 visiting etiquette Japan Removing shoes before entering a house is a must to show respect. 1