I Swear I'm Not Disrespectful!

At a friend's house in the Philippines, I stood there knocking on the wooden door that stood there before me. It was the first time visiting someone from the Philippines and I was excited because I've heard that they loved guests. I started to hear the quick shuffling of footsteps as they approached the front door to let me in. As soon as they opened the door, we immediately exchanged bright smiles and friendly handshakes. As I stepped into their fresh smelling house, the expressions on their once happy faces changed to angry glares at me. I was baffled as I tried ignoring them and looking off behind them at old furniture. I could smell the cooking of rice and other delicious foods that seemed to be coming from the kitchen down the hallway. I began hearing them speaking in Tagalog rapidly and discreetly while flashing dirty looks at me. I looked down awkwardly to find shoes lined up besides the door. That's when it hit me. I quickly apologized several times and took off my shoes and lined them up against the others. I felt completely horrible and as if I was completely disrespecful. After the incident, they were very forgiving and they acted as if it never happened. Thank God! I still got to indulge in the amazing food that they set out for us. I was entirely full afterwards! Next time I go to someone's home in the Philippines, I will make sure to be respectful and take off my dirty shoes before I go in!