Don't take off your shoes

It is uncivilized to make public that Chang 'e takes off her shoes. The ancients often did this because compromise on necessary occasions was the requirement of ancient etiquette, which was the expression of past civilization. In fact, in ancient times, there were some important occasions when shoes were required to be taken off. On the contrary, it is uncivilized not to take off your shoes, especially at the sacrificial activities or parties held by the emperor. If the minister doesn't take off his shoes, he will be punished by the king. In ancient times, taking off shoes on important occasions was originally a requirement of the legal system. Take off your shoes to show respect for the son of heaven. If you don't take off your shoes, it's absolutely disrespectful. Obviously, disrespect for the son of heaven will be punished. Besides, you can't wear shoes in front of the king. You need to take them away carefully and then go to a remote place where the king can't see them.

In the past, both senior prime ministers and junior officials had to take off their shoes as long as it was an important occasion and the etiquette needed to take off their shoes. At that time, no one dared to break such a rule. The sitting posture of ancient people was different from that of today. They usually sit on the floor. If they don't take off their shoes, they will stain the royal clothes. Therefore, taking off shoes is a symbol of civilization.

Moreover, the robes of the ancients were very large. Even if some people can't avoid foot odor, their feet can all be hidden under clothes, so there is no need to worry that foot odor will destroy civilization. Therefore, in ancient times, taking off shoes actually represented civilization, but not all occasions needed to take off shoes. If you eat out or in an outdoor restaurant, you don't need to take off your shoes.

In fact, the benefits of taking off shoes are the same as those of ancient soldiers when they entered the palace to see the king. This is all to show respect for the king. Just like when worshipping heaven and earth, the king needs to take off his hat and unload his baggage, just to show respect and courtesy. Therefore, in ancient times, the ancients often took off their shoes.