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Is it rude to remove one's shoes when entering another's home?

occasionalrain — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 08:10:18 GMT

I do not want a person walking around barefoot in my home; I want them to keep their shoes on. I don't want to see their feet or smell them. So, if someone entering my home begins to remove their shoes, not that anyone does, I'd say no need to remove your shoes and hope they would keep them on.

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sparklestar — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 08:27:55 GMT

Very funny

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occasionalrain — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 08:37:11 GMT

Maybe just spray them down with Lysol.

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occasionalrain — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 08:39:52 GMT

If naked feet are so wanted why do businesses have those, No Shoes, No Shirt, No Service, signs?

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JJ — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 08:44:03 GMT

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Foxgirl — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 08:58:29 GMT

I was raised to remove my shoes, it is traditional in Japan. We generally have clean, well-kept feet. You may concerned about smelly feet, but it is considered polite to remove shoes to avoid tracking in dirt,etc into your home. Ymmv I don't ask people to remove shoes in my home, but I am appreciative when they offer.

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NYC Susan — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 08:59:32 GMT

Do we really need a whole new thread about this when there's already a very active & current thread on the same topic?

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divine — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 09:05:23 GMT

On 12/27/2014 NYC Susan said:
Do we really need a whole new thread about this when there's already a very active & current thread on the same topic?

This thread was obviously a spoof on the other one. At least, that's my take on it.

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NYC Susan — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 09:16:09 GMT

On 12/27/2014 Divine said:
On 12/27/2014 NYC Susan said:
Do we really need a whole new thread about this when there's already a very active & current thread on the same topic?

This thread was obviously a spoof on the other one. At least, that's my take on it.

Really? I didn't see it that way.

Some of the replies are cute, but the OP sounds pretty serious. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's how it seemed to me.

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divine — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 09:24:49 GMT

On 12/27/2014 NYC Susan said:
On 12/27/2014 Divine said:
On 12/27/2014 NYC Susan said:
Do we really need a whole new thread about this when there's already a very active & current thread on the same topic?

This thread was obviously a spoof on the other one. At least, that's my take on it.

Really? I didn't see it that way.

Some of the replies are cute, but the OP sounds pretty serious. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's how it seemed to me.

I thought there was a little bit of sarcasm implied. I could very well be mistaken, though.

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taquito — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 09:49:57 GMT

On 12/27/2014 persiflage said:
This only happened at my house once. He came in the door and immediately removed his shoes, the rest is mostly a blur. It was George Clooney.

funny!

As for me, shoes or no shoes, doesn't bother me either way. However, I will question any guest where their pants have been. Used a public restroom earlier in the day? Oh yuck, they might have brushed that nasty commode. Off with your pants! House rules, you know.

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Mominohio — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 19:19:30 GMT

On 12/27/2014 persiflage said:
This only happened at my house once. He came in the door and immediately removed his shoes, the rest is mostly a blur. It was George Clooney.

I want to be you!

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chickenbutt — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 19:32:58 GMT

Your house, your rules.

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circles — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 19:39:08 GMT

I take this thread with tongue in cheek....

In reality....I don't want to see ugly feet....so keep them shoes on, please....

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chickenbutt — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 19:42:05 GMT

On 12/27/2014 circles said:
I take this thread with tongue in cheek....

In reality....I don't want to see ugly feet....so keep them shoes on, please....

Ha! I can relate to that. I have a serious anti-foot fetish. I don't want to have to see anybody's feet EVER. I just don't like feet and prefer they stay hidden. For some unknown reason polished toenails also skeeve me out. Keep 'em covered, please!

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occasionalrain — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 19:58:35 GMT

The point is that while some feel removing their shoes upon entering another's home is so considerate in actuality it can and often is just the opposite. Floors were meant to be walked upon and feet are meant to be covered out in public unless on the beach.

In any group there will be those who find feet, especially the unattractive ones, disgusting and some will find feet, no matter how unattractive, a sxual turn on. So, for everyone's comfort, keep your shoes on.

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151949 — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 20:02:09 GMT

I do not like when people take off their shoes coming into my house and I usually tell them they do not need to.

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membersinceCVN — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 20:06:22 GMT

No, it isn't rude. In fact, it is a custom in Japan and it would be considered rude to wear your outdoor shoes inside a house. If you have smelly feet, that is a hygiene problem. I never wear my shoes from going to work or shopping or whatever in my house. Do you really want to track in all the stuff your shoes comes in contact with in your house? If your floors are clean, keep them that way. Because I work as an RN in a hospital, I would never consider wearing my work shoes in the house and track in all that MRSA, ESBL or whatever viruses/bacteria my shoes pick up from work.

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depglass — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 20:14:17 GMT

I want them to keep their shoes on so the dust on the floor doesn't show on the bottom of their socks.

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occasionalrain — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 20:15:41 GMT

On 12/27/2014 Leilasgranny said:
No, it isn't rude. In fact, it is a custom in Japan and it would be considered rude to wear your outdoor shoes inside a house. If you have smelly feet, that is a hygiene problem. I never wear my shoes from going to work or shopping or whatever in my house. Do you really want to track in all the stuff your shoes comes in contact with in your house? If your floors are clean, keep them that way. Because I work as an RN in a hospital, I would never consider wearing my work shoes in the house and track in all that MRSA, ESBL or whatever viruses/bacteria my shoes pick up from work.

FYI, we don't live in Japan.