please remove your shoes


(photo: Jeffrey Friedl)

i’ve been asking guests to remove their shoes upon entering my genkan, or entryway, for years. it’s common in many countries like japan but less common here in the u.s.

i love practicing this because:

  • it keeps my home and office (a la Mad Men) cleaner
  • it cuts down on interior wear and tear
  • it’s relaxing — leaving the outside, outside
  • it’s quieter on my concrete floors

Notes

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