Take your shoes off!

When you visit someone’s house you should take off your shoes while entering the house of the Finnish host! I heard that in Most Finnish households they remove their shoes at the front door and walk around wearing socks or slippers. This is not a rule in every Finnish household, If you see shoes stacked cleanly at the entrée of y the front door, it may be the case in that household if your not sure you should ask! In my family we are used to walk with barefoot so in the beginning getting used to put on slippers or socks was an adaptation.

Extra  tip :here in Finland its not done to come uninvited or unannounced!! My tutor told me I should always announce or be invited because the Finnish host must be able to prepare  them self for your arrival!

Friendly regards

olivia  x