Shoes inside the house at a party?

Question

My daughter's is going to have the team and parents over for a party. How do I let them know about my no-shoes in the house rule? Does anyone have any experience with shoes off for a parent child gathering?

Answer 1

I had a similar situation not too long ago. Some of the kids on the team are friends with my daughter and visit the house frequently. So they were all aware that they needed to take the shoes off at the door. Some parents were friends of mine as well from dropping off their daughters they have learned about my shoes off house. Luckly the first person to arrive was a parent that visits me frequently and obiviously did not even think about this being any different from any other time at my house and left her shoes at the door. As she was taking off her shoes I was at the door and the next guests arrived who had never been here before. I opened the door and said to come on in. They came in and saw me in my socks and my friend taking off her shoes. THe mother asked me "do you want us to take our shoes off." I said "yes we have a no shoes house here thank you." They took off their shoes. When the next guests arrived there was a good size pile of shoes at the door and they asked "do you have the no shoes house too." When the rest of the guests arrived I was busy in the kitchen and my friend who was the first to arrive answered the door. I heard her tell some people. "Hi, they are a stocking feet house here so just take off your shoes and come on in"

Answer 2

What's the big deal with shoes in the house for a party? Not only is it rude to ask them, your floor will be filthy after a party anyway. You are going to have to vacuum and mop when it's all over shoes or not. Perhaps people don't want their bare feet touching your floor either?

Answer 3

Ive seen people who dont let shoes in the house but when there is a gathering or a party then you can wear shoes. I think you should let them wear their shoes or you will seem rude. At least let everyone know before if you are not going to let them wear shoes so they can wear clean socks.

Answer 4

It all depends here. Some people take their shoes off when entering a house, some people don't. I always did out of habit, but my boyfriend is Filipino and in most if not all Asian cultures you have to take your shoes off when entering someone's house, so I also got in the habit of doing that because I visit his family so much. My mom and dad walk around their house in tennis shoes though, so does my sister, nephew and my sister's boyfriend.

Answer 5

I think you might like to read the Erma Bombeck message she left behind after she died. Why have a party if your afraid your house might get a little dirt in it. The only way I would demand someone take there shoe's off at my house is, if it was pouring down rain out and there was going to be mud tracked in.
Life is to short to sweat the small stuff.

Answer 6

I would just let everyone know before the party. It really isn't a big deal. Just have a neat way to store all the shoes. I might even offer some silly socks or booties the kids can wear at the event. Just make it comfortable for everyone and you should have no problem

Answer 7

We were never allowed to wear shoes in the house, and very few people took offense when we asked them to remove their shoes. This tradition is ancient in practice, but is no longer as common as it once was. In Hawaii, it is common knowledge that you remove your shoes before entering a house. Many people have humorous signs outside, like "Leave shoes outside when you come. No taking better pair when you go." It's your house. It's your rules. It's no different than asking people not to smoke in your home. If someone refuses to remove their shoes, don't make it an issue, but never feel bad for asking them to do so.

Answer 8

Put a little sign on the door that says, "Please remove your shoes in the house." Put a little mat inside the door. You can even put a couple of pairs of shoes there so people will see them. They'll get the idea.

Answer 9

Put a sign on the door outside and then a basket inside for them to put their shoes in. That's why I have mexican pavers in the whole house, kids, dogs, skateboards, they all come in. oh well...

Answer 10

It is considered a breech of etiquette to ask guests in your home to remove their shoes, unless it is an accepted (and WELL KNOWN) cultural custom, such as in many asian homes.