Why Some Beliefs Discourage Leaving Socks on the Floor, Especially Near the Bed

both can be seen as harmony and order.
Socks worn in bed: In some cultures (such as certain traditions in Japan or the West), sleeping in socks can be associated with negative concepts because it recalls the image of the dead covered or prepared, which is linked to the idea that it is “not appropriate” to live rest.

These symbols have no scientific basis, but function as cultural narratives that communicate ideas about order, respect for rest, and the boundaries between the living and the unknown.
4. What does science say about socks and rest?

From a scientific and psychological