Would it bug you if a friend/family member had a "only bare feet" in the house policy?

Answer 1

no, not really. Bit weird not be allowed socks but its their house.

Answer 2

There is nothing wrong with a no shoes policy. It maybe a new floor. There maybe a baby crawling on floor and they don't want to track in dirt or germs from the outside. But if they make you take your socks off too then that is too much. Feet sweet. That would be worse for new baby.

Answer 3

No it wouldn't. In fact I have one friend who I go with after to school back to her house and her mother has that policy.

I remember going there the first time and she took off her shoes so I did as well, I was about to go inside when her mother asked me to take off my socks as well. It was strange at first because it had never happened but I did and my friend told me they have only bare feet in the house. Never asked why.

It is their house so they can make up the rules, I don't mind walking around in bare feet, in fact I actually prefer it.

Answer 4

No, it doesn't bug me. If it's their house and I choose to come in, then I have to respect that. Sometimes, it's a cultural thing as well. A lot of Asian cultures have a "no shoes in the house" policy.

I don't like shoes in my house too. I can just imagine all the spit, poo, bugs, and dirt that can get into my carpet if I walk in with my shoes.

Answer 5

Only "Bare" feet would be strange. Why would they ask you to remove your socks?
But asking people to remove their outside shoes is no big deal. It's pretty common in a lot of places (not just Asia/Japan). However, it is also considered good manners to also provide slippers for guests in this case.

Answer 6

Yes, it would. I'm always barefoot, but as anyone reading the responses to those barefoot questions will know, many people are just as uncomfortable barefoot as I would be wearing shoes. I think people should be free to wear or not wear whatever they want, and I will defend a person who prefers to wear shoes just as strongly as I will defend my preference to be barefoot.

I can understand those people who don't want outside dirt (although I personally think a house is meant to be lived in, and I would never want to live in a showroom-type place with a sparkling white carpet). But they should be okay with indoor slippers, socks, etc if someone doesn't want to be barefoot.

Answer 7

I would ask them "why" the policy. If it was a good enough reason and a good enough friend, it wouldn't bother me. Understanding what their reasoning is might help me reach a compromise (like socks are okay). Bottom line is how much of a good friend are you?

Answer 8

well, here in Asia, it's a norm to take off our shoes before we enter our house. It's a way to keep your house from all the dirt and nasty things outside and it's easier to clean the house too. less dirt and dust on the floor and more air for the feet.

But we don't force our visitors to take off their socks if they felt uncomfortable with it.
Plus, we do use slippers in our kitchen and toilet.

Answer 9

oh no, i love walking around bare foot. but i can see how some people would have hang ups i mean we've been taught our whole lives that feet are repulsive things. but you've got to let those things breath and what better place to do it than in someone else's house.

Answer 10

We tend to kick off our shoes when we come in from outside and put slippers on, but we don't insist that visitors do the same.

Answer 11

Actually, i think we should learn how to respect other people requests (so long they are not too-weird).

Although i do think is more reasonable to ask someone to take their shoes off instead, most people would get offended but hey... remember that old saying:

"As long as you are in my roof, you do as i said..."