culture   Scandinavian
statement   In Scandinavian culture, it is common practice to take off shoes indoors to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 cleaning shoes Nordic countries Due to indoor culture of no shoes, emphasis on cleaning shoes for outdoor activities like hiking 1
2 cleaning shoes Scandinavian countries Due to harsh weather conditions, important to clean shoes frequently to remove snow, mud, and dirt 1
3 shoes inside the home Scandinavian countries Shoes are never worn inside the home and are removed at the entrance to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. 1
4 shoes inside the house Scandinavian It is customary to take off shoes inside the house to keep the floors clean and free from outdoor dirt. 1