concept   barefoot
culture   Middle Eastern countries
statement   In Middle Eastern countries, being barefoot is culturally significant, associated with humility and considered inappropriate in public places.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 barefoot Middle Eastern countries Barefoot is considered inappropriate and disrespectful, especially in public places. 1
2 walking barefoot Middle Eastern countries Walking barefoot is associated with showing humility and is often a religious or cultural practice, such as walking barefoot in holy places. 1
3 washing dirt from between toes Middle Eastern countries Less common due to the custom of washing feet before entering a home or mosque and the use of footwear that covers the entire foot 1