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Home visits and shoes

Pause at the entrance, follow the host’s lead, and ask the polite question that resolves uncertainty.

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Everyday lifeA13 minPause at the doorLearn what to do with your shoes when visiting a Ukrainian home—and the polite phrase that lets the host decide.Мені зняти взуття?Should I take off my shoes?