I lived in Japan for 2 years in my twenties and I love the fact that people take off their shoes and put on slippers whenever they enter a house (and even some offices).
We're pretty good about it at our house and the kids' friends all know that it's the custom here.
I used to walk around in socks (or barefoot in the summer), but the NFO got me a great pair of slippers that I now wear all the time while I'm at home. Comfortable. Very comfortable.
I appreciate the NFO for getting them, of course, but I REALLY appreciate the people who made these slippers. Wow.
So grateful for their contribution to my peace of mind and stability while I'm at home.