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Opening the door to someone's home is like discovering the intimacy of a culture. The layout of the house, the location of the rooms, the lifestyle inside: all of this reveals much more than just practical preferences. Here is an overview of ways of living in different parts of the world. The living room: the heart of the home or a private space?  In many Western countries, the living room is the central place, both for family and social gatherings. In South Korea and Japan, rooms can be multifunctional and adapted to suit the time of day. Sometimes, certain rooms remain closed to visitors, reserved for family or ancestors. The relationship with the floor: mats, tatami or shoes?  In many countries in Asia and the Middle East, people remove their shoes before entering someone's home as a sign of respect and cleanliness. Floors are sometimes used as a place to rest, eat or pray. This relationship with the floor reflects an approach to comfort and intimacy that differs from that of Western countries. The role of the kitchen  The kitchen can be open and convivial (as in Scandinavia), or, conversely, separate and functional. In some cultures, it is a space reserved for women. Elsewhere, it becomes the heart of the home, a place for passing on culinary traditions and for family gatherings. The bedroom: private or shared space?  The concept of a single bedroom is a recent Western invention. In many parts of the world, people share their bedrooms, and even their beds, with their siblings. The notion of privacy varies from one culture to another, as do the layout and use of rooms.   How we live in our homes says a lot about our relationship with others, with space, and with privacy. Exploring these differences broadens our perspective. At Globespeaker, learning languages also opens the door to lifestyles around the world.