goodgutgut@yahoo.com (ggg) wrote in message news:...
> I have no immediate plans to visit Japan but it's on my to do list.
> These questions would apply in other Asian countries too.
>
> Does anyone ever take off their shoes when required but not leave
> them with the rest of the shoes? I know that HK tourists take them in
> Thailand to avoid theft and I have an article about Burma where the
> girls take off their shoes at temple but carry their shoes along.
There are several things you can do:
- Ask the host first on whether or not it's safe to leave your shoes.
- Ask the host first on whether or not it's okay to take your shoes
with you.
- Ask the host on where you can keep your shoes in a safe place.
- Ask the host to keep your shoes in a safe place.
- Ask the host to have someone to watch over your shoes.
Leaving your shoes with others also lead to the possibility that
someone else might accidentally mistaken your shoes as his/her shoes.
It should be noted that in places where there are monkeys around left
unattended, do NOT left your belongings unattended! Or best of all,
don't bring any belongings that can be taken away easily.
> Also, is it rude to carry your own chopsticks to eateries instead of
> using disposable ones provided? I know it's okay in HK even if they
> provide regular chopsticks -hey, less washing up for the staff.
I don't think that it's rude, it's probably a common practice.
Bringing your own chopsticks doesn't necessary mean that you're worry
about the hygene of the eateries, but more of wanting to eat the food
in your own style.
But of course, if the host ask you on not to use your own chopsticks,
do obey if you want to eat there. |