2007-02-23 08:24:32 · 24 answers · asked by hello world 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Only if it was Asian theme night. Otherwise, NO.
2007-02-23 08:45:38 · answer #1 · answered by Jennie Fabulous 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is YOUR home and they are in your territory. It is absolutely okay for you to request that your guests remove their shoes. A lot of people do not like others wearing shoes in the house, as it makes the floors very dirty. I'm sure your guest will be more than understanding. What you could do is mention that they might want to bring socks if they do not like going barefoot, but if they are in sandals, I'm sure they won't mind at all. I hope you have a VERY fun party!
2016-05-24 03:17:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there's a lot of variables here. If you're inviting people over, one would assume they are your friends, or at least friends of friends, so they should have no problem with the request. In northern states, especially in the winter, this is a fairly normal practice. I would advise that you have a shoe rack by the entryway so the appearance remains tidy. Perhaps telling them over the phone ahead of time would give them the opportunity to wear easily removable shoes ( it does become embarassing for both if it takes someone 5 minutes to remove their buckles, straps, etc). And keep in mind that in apartments or rental homes, tenants are responsible for replacement of worn carpets. However, it is incredibly annoying to be asked to remove shoes in a home that is not well-kept, or when the carpet is already in need of replacement.
2007-02-24 08:11:26 · answer #3 · answered by poet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not wear shoes in my home, nor do I like other people to do so. I keep a clean shoe rack near the door, and when somebody comes over for the first time I simply indicate that coats go on the hanger and shoes go on the rack. I do have spare slippers in several common sizes for those that prefer to have something on their feet. I like to have people over, but shoes ruin a carpet very quickly. I live in the North and all that water and ice quickly fade the carpet, as well as creating unpleasant wet spots that nobody likes to step in.
As a side note, it's only in the States I've found this to be a problem. In other countries, it is understood that shoes are not worn in the house. But in the States guests become offended if the host or hostess asks that they be removed, and the host is seen as the rude one.
2007-02-23 08:44:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Floors are meant to be walked on and shoes are meant to be worn on feet. If someone came into the house with muddy shoes I would certainly ask them to take them off, and I wouldn't expect anyone to traipse through the house in galoshes, however unless you have some very strange friends, dinner party guests are normally wearing good shoes that complement their clothing and I certainly wouldn't expect them to pad around in bare feet or bedroom slippers!
2007-02-23 09:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by endorable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. I'm a full-time barefooter but I wouldn't ever ask anyone to remove their shoes. I don't want people to tell me what to wear, so why would I think it's okay to tell them? Only if they arrived with very muddy shoes I'd ask them to remove their shoes but if they'd rather rinse their shoes at the outdoor hose that'd be fine too, it'd be the mud I objected to, not the shoes.
2007-02-23 14:45:41 · answer #6 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In every house I've ever been in, it's just an understanding that you take off your shoes.
It's only polite, this way, you're not tracking dirty from your shoes all over the house.
The house we're in now doesn't have carpet and we often keep our shoes on, but I find that even though I tell gues that they can keep them on, they take them off because their so use to it. Their more comfortable that way because it's one of their own house rules.
2007-02-24 06:37:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Japanese culture requires one to remove one's shoes upon entering a house. Slippers are generally provided so that nobody can see the holes in one's socks. ;o)
2007-02-23 08:43:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anthony Stark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yah, I would. But in a polite way and provide comfy slippers for the guests.
2007-02-23 08:42:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!
2007-02-23 11:48:48 · answer #10 · answered by ethel94 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Correct etiquette allows the hostess to request you remove your shoes providing house slippers/slip ons are provided in lieu.
This saves her carpets/polished floors and any embarrassment on your part.
2007-02-23 08:29:13 · answer #11 · answered by bearbrain 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋