is it wrong to make guest at my home removr there shoes and socks?

Question

i know asking to remove there shoes is ok but what about there socks too

Answer 1

its your house. and they should respect your rules. just give them an explanation why

Answer 2

I have heard of asking guests to remove their shoes, but their socks.....that is a first. While it is your house and your call, here is something to keep in mind:
A lot of people are very self conscious about their feet. My mother has bunions. I have a friend with ugly nails. A girl I once dated had six toes on one foot. I am missing a toe (accident when I was younger). Some people have warts on their feet. I know somwbody with webbed feet. And some people's feet can get cold very easily. I am ticklish and am paranoid about someone tickling my feet.
What I'm saying is that while it is your house and your decision, you may end up driving away good guests. Here is a suggestion:
If you must insist on guests removing their socks, keep a basket of clean (preferably new), attractive footies, or even some flip flops by the door and offer them to guests. People often don't like to show their bare feet.

Answer 3

Like most people, I have absolutely no problem shedding my shoes at the door when I visit. In fact I do so without being asked. The sock removal would set me on edge for all the reasons mentioned in previous posts. More often than not, I wear pantyhose and if I were requested to remove them I would have serious concerns and would probably leave.

Answer 4

Honestly some people will take this as an offense. I have personally grown up in a home where we always take our shoes off at the door and wear socks or slippers in the house.

If there socks are dirty then you can certainly hint that they may want to take them off if you are familiar with the person. Otherwise, it would be rude of you to ask for them to do so. A lot of people don't like others to see their feet.

In another sense it is actually better if they leave their socks on. Some people have athlete's foot or other such common foot problems that you would not want in your home. So socks are actually beneficial.

In the end, shoes are okay--if you're familiar with the person or if you're having a small gathering at your home. If it is a large crowd don't expect them to all take their shoes off. At most large parties of ten or over it would be surprising to see every foot with solely socks on. You don't want to become that weird jerk shoe/sock guy. Asking them to remove their socks would just be nasty for them and you. Plus, it's beneficial for them just to keep them on.

Answer 5

I think that asking them to remove their shoes is fine but the socks kind of confuses me. I think some (maybe most) people will be offended by that. Some people have issues with their feet and would prefer to keep them covered up. They may feel uncomfortable with their socks off and will have a hard time being comfortable in your home because they'll be spending so much time thinking about their naked feet. I'd suggest letting them keep their socks on. =)

Answer 6

I think that the shoes are okay but the socks being removed are a bit extreme. First of all they could have a fungus. Do you think that your floors are clean enough to ask someone to walk around barefooted. Also that can really mess up someone's feet walking around barefooted. It can make feet calloused and dry. I think that the removing of the shoes should be enough. Unless their socks are just FILTHY. Then you should just offer them a new clean pair. or keep house shoes that you wouldn't mind being worn in the house.

Answer 7

First of all who removes socks when going into someones home. That will give you more bacteria on your floors not only that, if you have hardwood floors you are looking at foot sweat prints and more work for yourself.
Are you for real?????????
Unless people were playing in the sand that is the only way I would get people to take their shoes and socks off.
Just shoes will do. What do you do if someone is wearing panty hose and underwear all in one under pants. Do you get them to strip right there, outside.
Get a life please. Yes it is wrong to get your guest to remove both socks and shoes. Give them the dignity to leave their socks on.

Answer 8

Good idea to ask for the removal of shoes, but not socks. That is not a good idea. . What if they have Athletes Foot ? Why would you want someones foot prints all over your floor ? Only shoes.

Answer 9

I think the socks is asking a bit much. Your guest might have a foot ailment such as athletes foot or yellowed toe-nails. They would find it embarassing to remove their socks. Also, a person walking around your house barefoot who has athlete's foot could easily pass this ailment on to you and anyone else walking through the house barefoot. But I'm curious, why do you want people to remove their socks?

Answer 10

Well, it is quite common sense thing to remove our shoes when visiting someone. However, if they are people with sound mind and still insisted on keeping their shoes and socks, they must have a reason. Imagine!!! You will regret if you insist on asking them to do so. You will REGRET when the smell comes with the shoes, and the athlete foot bacteria comes with the socks. Be care my dear....

Answer 11

Shoes is no problem. The socks are at another level. I think it would be cleaner to let them leave their socks on. I would not revisit a place that asked me to remove my socks, "unless" it was an attractive lady and we were always alone.