concept   right foot
culture   Middle Eastern countries
statement   In Middle Eastern countries, using the right foot for tasks and entering a place is considered respectful and auspicious.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 footstool Middle East Not commonly used due to the practice of sitting on the floor and the association of feet with impurity 1
2 footstool Middle Eastern countries Considered disrespectful to rest feet on, as it may be seen as disrespectful toward others 1
3 footstool Middle Eastern countries Using a footstool can be considered disrespectful, as it may elevate the feet above the head, which is considered impolite in some cultures. 1
4 footstool Middle Eastern countries Considered disrespectful to prop feet on a footstool, especially in the presence of elders or guests. 1
5 footstool Middle Eastern culture Not commonly used as sitting with the feet elevated is considered disrespectful in some Middle Eastern cultures. 1
6 human foot Middle Eastern countries It is considered disrespectful to show the sole of the foot, especially towards elders 1
7 human foot Middle Eastern cultures It is customary to remove shoes before entering a home as a sign of respect and to keep the floors clean. 1
8 right foot Middle Eastern countries Using the right foot for tasks related to cleanliness and entering a mosque is considered respectful, while the left foot is seen as unclean. 1
9 right foot Middle Eastern countries Using the right foot to enter a place or start an activity is considered more respectful and auspicious than using the left foot. 1
10 right foot Middle Eastern countries Stepping into a room with the right foot first is seen as respectful and is a common cultural practice. 1
11 right foot Middle Eastern culture Considered more respectful or polite to enter a place or greet someone with the left foot first, as the right foot is associated with uncleanliness. 1
12 showing the bottom of feet Middle East Considered disrespectful or offensive 1