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Please don’t rearrange our shoes when we turn up, paramedics in Japan urge
It is polite to reposition a guest’s shoes when they arrive, but the emergency services in one city advise just skipping that part
TL;DR
- Kanazawa fire department urges people not to tidy paramedic's shoes upon arrival.
- Proper shoe placement allows for quick entry/exit, especially with stretchers.
- Rearranging shoes can cause a delay of up to 30 seconds.
- Paramedics appreciate the kindness but suggest preparing identification instead.
- Some social media users suggested forgoing etiquette entirely during emergencies.