Re: Is it rude to remove one's shoes when entering... - Page 7

JAS8761 · ‎05-03-2014

I will say that in different cultures this is a different situation entirely because cultural norms dictate different standards by which all people are expected to adhere to and those norms are taught from a young age and tend to be universal, such as removing footwear in Japan.

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

Now I'm wondering about the furniture in the homes of the 'off with your shoes' people. Do they cover their furniture? Is it encased in plastic? If removing shoes were customary or acceptable in the US we would see that represented on tv shows. We don't see it on US or even British productions.

Love4cats · ‎03-09-2010

On 12/27/2014 occasional rain said: Now I'm wondering about the furniture in the homes of the 'off with your shoes' people. Do they cover their furniture? Is it encased in plastic? If removing shoes were customary or acceptable in the US we would see that represented on tv shows. We don't see it on US or even British productions.

Now it is perfectly clear to me. You started this thread to stir the pot. You did not really want your question answered. You have nothing better to do than stir the pot? Really?

Love4cats · ‎03-09-2010

On 12/27/2014 JAS8761 said:
I would never ask my guests to remove their shoes upon entering my house. That is rude beyond belief, because if they are relatively new acquaintances, chances are they will not feel comfortable engaging in any state of undress in your home outside of possibly removing a coat or jacket. Some people will even keep their outerwear on. A person should not go to a person's house with filthy shoes in the first place, and if it is unavoidable because you have mud outside your house of some sort, there should be a place for a person to wipe their shoes off prior to entering your residence. Walking around barefoot indicates a level of comfort in one's surroundings. When entertaining, not everyone will feel comfortable with leaving their shoes unattended at the door, nor having their feet bare in a new person's home.

What is "rude beyond belief" is going to someone's home after being out in public, walking on sp*t, insecticides, gum, oil in parking lots, and g*d knows what and NOT taking your shoes off.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

may i suggest this product be kept in your purses at all times....then you will always be prepared!

http://www.footzyfolds.com/

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colliemom4 · ‎09-08-2010

I don't have a problem with it though I don't ask people to do it.

JJ · ‎04-15-2010

On 12/27/2014 occasional rain said: Now I'm wondering about the furniture in the homes of the 'off with your shoes' people. Do they cover their furniture? Is it encased in plastic? If removing shoes were customary or acceptable in the US we would see that represented on tv shows. We don't see it on US or even British productions.

Even on Everybody Loves Raymond, Marie kept plastic slipcovers on the couch but they all still wore their shoes in the house. ${#emotions_dlg.biggrin}$

JJ · ‎04-15-2010

On 12/27/2014 sunshine45 said:
may i suggest this product be kept in your purses at all times....then you will always be prepared!

http://www.footzyfolds.com/

Some people need to wear a supportive shoe at all times because of a medical condition. I have a sister that does. She would never be able to wear ""footzy folds"". I guess she would be rude to all of you with the ""no shoes in the house"" rule.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

On 12/27/2014 JJ said:
On 12/27/2014 sunshine45 said:
may i suggest this product be kept in your purses at all times....then you will always be prepared!

http://www.footzyfolds.com/

Some people need to wear a supportive shoe at all times because of a medical condition. I have a sister that does. She would never be able to wear "footzy folds". I guess she would be rude to all of you with the "no shoes in the house" rule.

i never said i forced the issue. i stated that most everyone knows that people, friends, and family do not wear shoes in my home. i dont ask people to remove them, but MOST people do without me having to ask. it has been a part of my culture and this is how i grew up.

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"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." - Albert Einstein

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

On 12/27/2014 sunshine45 said:
On 12/27/2014 JJ said:
On 12/27/2014 sunshine45 said:
may i suggest this product be kept in your purses at all times....then you will always be prepared!

http://www.footzyfolds.com/

Some people need to wear a supportive shoe at all times because of a medical condition. I have a sister that does. She would never be able to wear "footzy folds". I guess she would be rude to all of you with the "no shoes in the house" rule.

i never said i forced the issue. i stated that most everyone knows that people, friends, and family do not wear shoes in my home. i dont ask people to remove them, but MOST people do without me having to ask. it has been a part of my culture and this is how i grew up.

So you invite JJ's sister to your home for a get together. At your door she sees the others removing their shoes upon entering. How do you suppose JJ's sister will feel? Should she quietly leave or does she have to explain her health issue? Even if she gets the go ahead to wear her shoes, how comfortable, how enjoyable will her evening be?