2007-10-03 08:44:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
There are no signs saying otherwise so I guess I could if I wanted.
2007-10-03 08:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by Nico 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter where you reside; those signs claiming it is against the law are FALSE. Unfortunately many people believe it is against Health Department rules to go barefoot in the US, but anyone who believes this please see source and stop spreading this myth. There are NO Health Department rules against barefooting, nor do insurance companies require or even recommend footwear for customers.
It is not a health risk to go barefoot: our feet are meant to keep pathogens out, and germs don't fly; there is NO more risk of anything on the skin of a bare foot landing on the table or food than anything from the sole of a shoe. Or from the exposed skin in a sandalled foot. For the barefooter him/herself, few germs can penetrate the skin. Unless we put our feet up on the dinner table or lick our toes, it's no danger. We're at far greater risk of picking something up through our hands than through our feet, because with our hands we touch our food and face (even if you wash your hands before dinner, who has never eaten a cookie without washing up, or wiped the hair out of their face etc?)
Nor is it likely to be injured; the soles get very tough very quickly; I walk, even run, barefoot everywhere including littered train stations and inner-city sidewalks and I've never had a cut, never had even the slightest splinter indoors.
I've never even SEEN a 'no shoes, no shirts, no service' sign here in the Netherlands, nor on my trips to Belgium and Scotland, but even in the US, there are many places that do not care; many of my barefoot friends regularly go into many stores all over the country. It may seem at times that 'all' stores have a sign prohibiting bare feet, but if you look around a bit more I'm almost sure you'll find stores that don't have a problem with bare feet no matter where you live.
2007-10-03 20:18:15 · answer #2 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes! I'm trying Shop N Save tomorrow,I have yet to see a sign on the door that prohibits barefeet. I;ll see if I get any comments or looks. I just can't wait.
2007-10-04 08:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by barefootbill26 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No I tried and they told me I had to wear shoes, it is against rules of the health board something or other. I was bummed!
2007-10-03 08:50:09 · answer #4 · answered by BahijahDances 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. They even have a sign up for the tourists that says "shirt and shoes required."
2007-10-03 13:17:31 · answer #5 · answered by Running Gal 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't know about Walmart but probably the other grocery store chains they would tolerate it, not to say that you would not get dirty looks.
2007-10-03 11:28:17 · answer #6 · answered by Chuckie H 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i dont think ur technically allowed, but u should be. i dont think anyone would be stopped if they did.... but then again my friend got in trouble for not wearing shoes in school today, so who knows.
2007-10-03 08:47:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY you get kicked out real fast* even in the country*
2007-10-05 12:21:56 · answer #8 · answered by Penny Mae 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All of them in my area have a bakery and/or deli so it would be against the health inspections.
2007-10-03 08:51:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
no, you need a shirt and shoes in all these stores around here. funny part is they don't say pants....
2007-10-03 08:58:13 · answer #10 · answered by Deedee 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋