concept   step
culture   Korea
statement   In Korea, it is important to remove shoes before entering a home or on tatami mats as a sign of respect.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 step Korea In Japan and Korea, it is customary to remove your shoes before stepping onto tatami mats or entering someone's home as a sign of respect. 1
2 step Korea In East Asian cultures, it's considered impolite to step on the threshold of a home and shoes are taken off before stepping inside. 1
3 step South Korea In South Korea and Eastern countries, it is polite to remove your shoes before stepping into someone's home. 1
4 stepbrother South Korea May be less common due to cultural emphasis on traditional family structures 1
5 stepbrother South Korea Often regarded as family and treated similarly to biological siblings 1
6 stepbrother South Korea May not always be fully accepted or treated the same as a biological brother 1
7 stepladder Korea Less commonly used due to traditional housing with low ceilings and floor seating 1
8 stepladder Korea Less common due to traditional living spaces with lower ceilings and minimal need for home repairs 1
9 stepladder Korea Considered disrespectful to step on, as it may be seen as disrespectful to the space or the ancestors. 1
10 stepladder South Korea Often used in traditional tea ceremonies for reaching utensils placed in high cabinets 1