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Japanese Etiquette and Paramedic Humor
Paramedics in Japan advise against rearranging guests' shoes upon arrival, suggesting it might be too polite. This advice reflects the importance of etiquette in Japanese culture.
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The Guardian
It is polite to reposition a guest’s shoes when they arrive, but the emergency services in one city advise just skipping that partEtiquette, manners and consideration for others are integral pillars of Japanese society but there are times when they might go a step too far, according to one
2026-08-28 05:25 UTC