looking at properties: Hawaii Custom - Please remove shoes at the door. - 08/14/08 04:17 PM

It's a Hawaiian Custom
Here in Hawaii it's customary to remove your shoes before entering someone's home.  It's a tradition that came with the Japanese immigrants, and it totally caught on.  It is considered very rude to leave your shoes on, unless your host tells you "no need".  Hey, most people wear "slippahs" anyway.
Even when I take clients out looking at homes and condos for sale, we are expected to take off our shoes.  Keep this in mind when you're on Maui and want to see some properties with your Realtor.  Wear some shoes that are easy to slip … (14 comments)

 
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089, Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info (Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers)

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089

Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Haiku, HI

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Address: PO Box 791332, Paia, HI, 96779

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