concept   extremity
culture   Middle Eastern culture
statement   In Middle Eastern culture, keeping extremities clean and removing shoes is a sign of respect.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 extremity Middle East Displaying the soles of the feet, such as pointing with the extremity, is considered rude and disrespectful 1
2 extremity Middle Eastern countries It is polite to remove footwear before entering a home, as extremities should be kept clean. 1
3 extremity Middle Eastern culture In some Middle Eastern cultures, it's customary to remove shoes before entering a home as a sign of respect, thereby emphasizing the cleanliness of extremities. 1
4 limb Middle East Limbs are often exposed due to the warm climate, and it is normal to see people wearing clothing that exposes their limbs in public. 1