House on Mango Street

the mother's feet are described polite. what is implied in Esperanza's comment about "polite feet?"

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Ezperanza is commenting on the feet of all of her family members. She describes her mother's feet as plump and polite......... polite feet would be those of a silent walker. Most mothers learn to move quietly through the house; they're very good at not disturbing other as "moms" enjoy the silence :-D

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