In many Indian homes and families, feet and shoes carry social meaning that visitors rarely know about. You may see a young professional bend down and touch an older relative's feet at a family event; a colleague may slip off his shoes before entering his own home or a friend's; a person whose foot accidentally brushes yours on a train may immediately touch your arm and then their own forehead or chest, and say "sorry, sorry". These customs are about respect and politeness in daily life. What you will learn: • Touching an elder's feet as respect • Shoes at the door • Feet and objects • Accidental foot contact • What to do as A visitor • How the customs vary • Practice: decode the scene • Listening strategies • Self-check questions to test your ear Level: B1–B2. Self-study: listen, then take the quizzes. Audio voiced with AI from an original script by Dr. Rashmi R Nair.