Worked with a lot of people from India. I’m guessing it’s from one of the many Hindu sub-religions (is that the proper term?). They worship a lot of different gods in different ways. Though some were Muslim and did call to prayer in the afternoons. Noticed some would slide the shoe and sock off and wipe down the bottoms of their feet after washing their hands. Others didn’t go quite that far and would more touch the bottoms of their socked heels with a damp hand. I presume a more symbolic gesture than anything. Which is why I also assume it’s religious and not for hygiene.
It was only a few from hundreds that I saw this behavior from.
Wasn’t super crazy as the washing of hands and feet is also symbolic in Christianity as well.
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Worked with a lot of people from India. I’m guessing it’s from one of the many Hindu sub-religions (is that the proper term?). They worship a lot of different gods in different ways. Though some were Muslim and did call to prayer in the afternoons. Noticed some would slide the shoe and sock off and wipe down the bottoms of their feet after washing their hands. Others didn’t go quite that far and would more touch the bottoms of their socked heels with a damp hand. I presume a more symbolic gesture than anything. Which is why I also assume it’s religious and not for hygiene.
It was only a few from hundreds that I saw this behavior from.
Wasn’t super crazy as the washing of hands and feet is also symbolic in Christianity as well.
Ah I see. For some reason I was imagining someone soaking their socked foot in the sink, and then slish-sloshing their way out of the bathroom 😂
Ahahahaha I think I prefer your imagery.