Barefoot Interview #4: Malaysia's Masz
There are many different people from all over the world who like going barefoot. Some people like doing it as a hobby. On the other hand, other people who go barefoot as a tradition or as a part of their culture. Apparently, there are many who like going barefoot are unable to share their stories. So, this will be a long interviewing series and talking to people who are from all over and let them speak about their barefooting. So, welcome the newest barefoot interviewee, Masz. She is (currently) a 19 year old college student who is born and resides also in Malaysia. Here is what Masz had to say about what she likes about being barefoot.
What inspired you to go barefoot?
Nothing inspires me to go barefoot. It's a custom to wear barefoot inside, but I don't think I've seen others walking barefoot in the public, except for monks.
What are some of the reasons you like going barefoot?
You feel very light and comfortable without shoes. In addition to that, your feet seldom stinks.
Name some places you like going barefoot.
There's a park nearby my place where there is a foot reflexology area, and of course at the beach, and indoors where they require you to take off your footwear.
Where would you like to try and go barefoot that you haven't done so?
In the jungle or perhaps in the shopping malls. Unfortunately I couldn't do so because my parents will despise that kind of practice, as what they refer to as 'immoral' or 'uncivilised'.
Why do you think people should go barefoot more often besides at home and the beach?
Ah, a good question. Based on my knowledge, walking barefoot is good for your body posture, because shoes often have heels with them, and they can exert a lot of pressure as you walk. Thus, this can lead to muscle fatigue at the feet and leg area. I think it's alright to walk barefoot once in awhile.
Give us a story of a time you went barefoot and had a lot of fun doing it.
Sorry, I cannot recall the time I was having fun barefooted. My mom would nag at me if she ever see me walking or running barefoot outside.
Why do you think some stores have banned going barefoot?
They do have stores banning barefooted people?! o.o Because people tend to view barefooted people as beggars? Most of the perceptions people who are barefooted are either beggars, homeless, or the ones who are living in poverty. (said my secondary teacher a long time ago...she was a pessimist) not based on my opinion by the way, because I consider myself a neutral.
If possible, please share any of your barefooting experiences.
My barefooting experience was being barefoot in my house...and out of the blue, a sharp nail prick my sole. Since then, I wore house slippers for awhile to overcome my, well phobia.
Since going barefoot is healthy, why do you think people deny it?
I have never heard people complaining about being barefoot before...except that if you're walking on a dirty ditch, stained ground.
Finish this analogy: Someone who does not want to go barefoot is like...
I am comfortable walking with shoes on.
What would you say to someone who thinking going barefoot is gross?
I respect their opinion. Some people may like it and some may don't. You can't force them to change because you dislike.There's nothing to cringe about if you ever pass by a person walking barefoot. Anyways, our ancestors have been barefoot since the dawn of time, prehistorically accurate. Footwears were first created at the beginning of first Man's civilisation.
Conclusion.
I do thank Masz for taking her time answering these questions and as well as supporting that going barefoot is actually a good and healthy thing. Tune in next time when someone else in another country talks about their likes on barefooting. Remember, speak your mind and comment down below.
What inspired you to go barefoot?
Nothing inspires me to go barefoot. It's a custom to wear barefoot inside, but I don't think I've seen others walking barefoot in the public, except for monks.
What are some of the reasons you like going barefoot?
You feel very light and comfortable without shoes. In addition to that, your feet seldom stinks.
Name some places you like going barefoot.
There's a park nearby my place where there is a foot reflexology area, and of course at the beach, and indoors where they require you to take off your footwear.
Where would you like to try and go barefoot that you haven't done so?
In the jungle or perhaps in the shopping malls. Unfortunately I couldn't do so because my parents will despise that kind of practice, as what they refer to as 'immoral' or 'uncivilised'.
Why do you think people should go barefoot more often besides at home and the beach?
Ah, a good question. Based on my knowledge, walking barefoot is good for your body posture, because shoes often have heels with them, and they can exert a lot of pressure as you walk. Thus, this can lead to muscle fatigue at the feet and leg area. I think it's alright to walk barefoot once in awhile.
Give us a story of a time you went barefoot and had a lot of fun doing it.
Sorry, I cannot recall the time I was having fun barefooted. My mom would nag at me if she ever see me walking or running barefoot outside.
Why do you think some stores have banned going barefoot?
They do have stores banning barefooted people?! o.o Because people tend to view barefooted people as beggars? Most of the perceptions people who are barefooted are either beggars, homeless, or the ones who are living in poverty. (said my secondary teacher a long time ago...she was a pessimist) not based on my opinion by the way, because I consider myself a neutral.
If possible, please share any of your barefooting experiences.
My barefooting experience was being barefoot in my house...and out of the blue, a sharp nail prick my sole. Since then, I wore house slippers for awhile to overcome my, well phobia.
Since going barefoot is healthy, why do you think people deny it?
I have never heard people complaining about being barefoot before...except that if you're walking on a dirty ditch, stained ground.
Finish this analogy: Someone who does not want to go barefoot is like...
I am comfortable walking with shoes on.
What would you say to someone who thinking going barefoot is gross?
I respect their opinion. Some people may like it and some may don't. You can't force them to change because you dislike.There's nothing to cringe about if you ever pass by a person walking barefoot. Anyways, our ancestors have been barefoot since the dawn of time, prehistorically accurate. Footwears were first created at the beginning of first Man's civilisation.
Conclusion.
I do thank Masz for taking her time answering these questions and as well as supporting that going barefoot is actually a good and healthy thing. Tune in next time when someone else in another country talks about their likes on barefooting. Remember, speak your mind and comment down below.
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