concept   entry
culture   United States
statement   In the US, it is considered polite to knock before entering a private residence and to remove shoes.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 enter US Customary to knock before entering a private residence. 1
2 enter US It is common to enter a house with shoes on. 1
3 enter United States Knocking on the door before entering a private residence is common courtesy. 1
4 enter United States It is expected to knock and wait for permission before entering someone's home. 1
5 entering United States Customary to knock on the door before entering someone's home 1
6 entry United States It is customary to knock before entering someone's home or office in Western countries. 1
7 entry United States It is common to remove your shoes before entering someone's home. 1
8 entry United States Holding the door open for others is considered polite and courteous behavior. 1
9 entry United States In Western countries, it is common for houses to have an entryway or foyer for greeting guests and taking off shoes. 1
10 insert United States Inserting a key into a lock to open a door is a common action. 1
11 insert United States Using utensils to eat food is considered polite and proper etiquette, especially in formal settings. 1