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Why do Chinese people wear slippers indoors?
Chinese superstitions enforce the rule: wearing outdoor shoes inside is believed to introduce “bad luck”, a metaphor for germs, into the home. Going barefoot indoors is also unusual; slippers or rubber sandals being worn instead.
Do you take your shoes off in China?
It is habitual to remove outdoor footwear and put on a pair of slippers after entering the Chinese household, although many people in certain parts of China do not take off their shoes at home.
What is Wabaki Japanese?
Uwabaki (上履き) are a type of Japanese slippers worn indoors at home, school or certain companies and public buildings where street shoes are prohibited. At the entrance of every school, from preschool to college, there is a genkan with an assigned locker (getabako) for each student to put uwabaki.
Why do Chinese people take off their shoes when they walk?
Besides for personal hygiene, Chinese households often take off their shoes to also help protect wood floors and carpets especially. This helps to avoid tracking in a lot of dirt and other substances from the outside, and minimize wear on the floors at the same time.
Do you take off your shoes when entering a Chinese house?
Typically, when removing your shoes upon entering a Chinese house, you will also put on indoor slippers. Many times there will be cloth slippers in the winter when it’s cold, and plastic ones for the summer when it’s very hot. Most households will have several slippers which can be used for both residents and guests alike.
How are shoes stored in Asian culture?
Slippers or socks are sometimes made available for comfort. Shoes are often stored on a shoe rack which is either kept in a closet or just outside the door. Cleanliness within the home is important in Asian culture. Traditionally, much of Chinese lifestyle was centered on the floor and it was important to keep the floors as clean as possible.
Why do Asian homes have no shoes on the ground?
There are reasons for this ancient practice. According to Asian Lifestyle Design, traditional Asian homes were built about two feet off the ground. It was common practice for people to remove their shoes before stepping up into the home.