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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor
I wore tennis shoes and I was not beaten for it.
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It's not about being beaten, it's about respecting the cultural you are a visitor of. To most Europeans, gym shoes are meant to be worn to the gym and not to be worn in the streets. Same goes for sweats. They are just NOT appropriate for the streets of Paris. People do it, but that doesn't make it appropriate or respectful.
There's also the thing about standing out as an American, which isn't really the smartest thing to do at the moment. Once you open your mouth, your secret's out anyways, but it's best to make a good first impression.