Do you like the shoes off insdoors rule?

Question

I was just wondering how many people like having to take off their shoes at other peoples homes? Have you ever been required to take your shoes off how were you informed to do so?

Answer 1

I really really like this rule. In my house it is shoes off for everyone. It is actually better to keep shoes out of the house for health reasons as well. I have been required to take my shoes off in several homes. I don't mind at all and love it when the host just comes out and tells you to take off your shoes. It is much easier than having to try and figure out the rule for yourself. My kids always take their shoes off whenever they go into anyones house. If we go to visit someone that we are unsure about their rule, I will just start to take off my shoes. If they say it is okay to leave them on I still take them off. When people come over to my house they usually see the pile of shoes at the door. If they don't pick up on the shoes at the door. I will say "Oh could you just take your shoes off please we have a stocking feet house."

Most of my friends that frequently visit are shoes off people themselves so there is never any questioning getting shoes off of regular guests. My kids friends know the rule and they have no problem with it at all. Usually if my kids bring over a new friend they will see my kids taking off their shoes and say "Shoes off?" To which my kids reply "only if you want to come inside"

In summary I love the shoes off rule and wish everyone would learn to walk around their house in stocking feet.

Answer 2

I think it's an excellent rule. I always have stocking feet when I'm at home, and I prefer going without shoes at other people's homes as well. When visiting others, I usually take the 'When In Rome' philosophy. If the host or hostess answers the door in shoes, I figure I should keep mine on. If they answer the door shoeless, I'm perfectly comfortable in just my socks.

Answer 3

It seemed like someone just asked this question a few days ago.

Anyways, Yes I don't mind taking my shoe's off because it is their house and their rules. And I take my shoe's off at home anyways. And Yes whoever's house I am at anyways i'm required to take my shoe's off. Everybody is. We are informed by seeing everybody else's shoe's taken off. And people at the house just ask you nicely. And even if you don't you just offer to do so anyway's. Since its not your house you should do so anyways unless they tell you to keep them on, Take them off.

Answer 4

I always take my shoes off...here or at others homes.

I have allergies so the need to keep mold, pollen and dirt out of my house is paramount. I respect the costs involved in flooring so I never wear shoes in other peoples homes unless it is a formal party, then my shoes are perfectly clean so I follow suite with others.

Answer 5

I like taking my shoes off when I go into someones home. Somehow it feels like I am being accepted as one of the family. I don't know why, but something about feeling the ground that a family walks on everyday brings me closer to them. Also it's a respect thing. As a guest, you don't want to be tracking anything in to someones home.

Answer 6

We take our shoes off in our own home. I always look at the hostesses feet and around at any other feet I can see. If everyone's wearing shoes, I leave mine on. If people don't have them off, I say - "Where should I put my shoes."

Answer 7

"Can you please take off your shoes?" It's that simple to ask someone. They ARE after all setting foot in YOUR house, therefore they should respect your rules and choices. Plus, I take off my shoes as soon as I enter another person's house without being asked to and even if they say it's okay.
I think it's gross to wear shoes in the house past the doorway or foyer because that's like bringing all of the outside in. Think about where all you walk in a day.
You go to a public restroom and step on someone's pee (gross but true), you walk across the grass where a dog took a wiz or dump, you walk on someone's nasty cigarette butt, you walk on the spot where someone spit on the ground.
All these things people don't think of, but then the germs come right into your house and are now on your floor because they were on the bottom of your shoes.
So, next time you go to sit down on the floor or lay down to do a yoga pose or stretch out, whatever...you're putting your body right on it.
I'm sure you get the point now. =)

Answer 8

Yes - we remove our shoes at home. And we also do at other's homes whether they do or not. I can't imagine not taking them off. When people come over, I simply say "I'll take your coat, hat, etc. and your shoes can go right here! What would you like to drink?" Most people just go ahead and remove their shoes and just make thenselves at home. I feel so formal with my shoes on - and I want people to be comfortable at my house!

Answer 9

At my parents' house and at my apartment, we have a "no shoes inside" policy. My boyfriend's parents (who are white) also have the same policy. If we only have a few guests, we ask them to take off their shoes, but if we have a big party, we let them keep it on then just clean the carpet the next day.

Think about what you step in when you walk around all day- puddles, mud, nasty public bathroom floors, car grease, etc. Would you really want to track that in your house? And what if you have little babies who crawl around on your floor? Would you want your babies to get sick from all that?

Answer 10

I am VERY for the shoes off policy. It shows respect, that you don't want to track around in someone else's house with your shoes. Its cleaner, and its more comfortable having your guests walk around barefooted (or with some socks on) as you are. (Especially if your guests are clumsy and step on your feet occasionally).

As for the girl who said your feet stink, and your socks don't match... well, that's another reason WHY its a good thing. Now you know you have to buy socks and wash more, right?