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Psychological perspectives on the social etiquette of bare feet

The presence of bare feet in public spaces during summer often sparks debate regarding social etiquette and personal hygiene. While the foot is a complex biomechanical structure comprising 26 bones and 33 joints, views on their aesthetic and cleanliness vary widely.

Psychologists suggest that feelings of disgust toward feet may be rooted in the subconscious, where they are categorized as potentially unclean. From an evolutionary perspective, this sense of disgust may have served as a protective mechanism, shielding ancestors from contact with harmful or toxic elements found on the ground.

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Berlin · Lateran Basilica · Mallorca · Pope Leo XIV

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