concept   entry
culture   East Asia
statement   In East Asia, removing shoes before entering a home and adhering to proper business card etiquette are significant cultural norms.

4 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 entry East Asia In Japan, it is customary to take off your shoes before entering someone's home as a sign of respect. 1
2 entry East Asia In Japan and other East Asian countries, it is customary to have a genkan (an entryway) where shoes are removed before entering the house. 1
3 insert East Asia Inserting shoes into a house is typically avoided to keep the indoors clean. 1
4 insert East Asia Inserting a name card into a business card holder with the correct side facing up is an important etiquette. 1