- NEW!
by Ice man on November 21st, 2009
No, I let them inside first ... then ask them to take their shoes off. :) +5
by azlotto on November 21st, 2009
No.
+5
by -NUNYA-- on November 21st, 2009
No but they usually see the shoes in the entry way and take theirs off as well. Unless they are just there for a few minutes. Then they stand on the carpet in the entry way.
+5
Do you Kewl?
by Stranger in a Strange Land on November 21st, 2009
No, I just don't let people enter my home. +4
by Yarnlady is happy every day on November 21st, 2009
No, I wouldn't dream of it. My family and I do not wear our shoes in the house, but if our guests want to, that is their choice. Most people take off their shoes when they see it is our custom.
by acablue on November 21st, 2009
If it's wet and muddy outside then yes, if not then no.
by Corbie on November 27th, 2009
I don't have to. In my country poeple know good manners.
by TomFluflu on November 27th, 2009
When they come into the living area absolutely!
.
I have 2 thai housekeepers that demand it, and I agree. I let people know ahead of time... specially since guests wonder into my bedroom at some point, the new ones will, anyway.
.
Except for the really hot chicks.... they must disrobe completely!
by Nancy on November 21st, 2009
No, but I probably should. Living in the country seems to drag in more dirt; even with a mat at the door.
by Carl_07 on November 21st, 2009
No, I have ceramic floors in my living room that can easily be cleaned if dirtied!
by scubabob on November 21st, 2009
No, it''s assumed they will. They go past the kitchen with 'em on and either they aren't from around here and need some "cultural" assistance or I'll nab them by the scruff and point at my own feet. "Asking" never comes into play.
by Ray Del Sol on November 27th, 2009
Yes,
by Ms.A on November 26th, 2009
No,never.
by jin jang on November 21st, 2009
I get them to take the shoes off.I do not want the bottom of the shoes to dirty up my place.Guests comply without complaint.It is probably more comfortable for them to let their feet breath a little by being free from the confinement of the shoes.
by Gratis on December 9th, 2009
I live in Sweden, it is very commonplace here and I usually have to insist that people don't ALWAYS need to take their shoes off lol
by Jadey - Vive la difference on December 9th, 2009
No... but I wouldn't be too happy if that person didn't do it anyway. I think its common decency to take your shoes off when entering.
by 23Skidoo on December 9th, 2009
It's very common to remove your shoes inside in this country. So no - once inside everyone does so automatically.
by Devin on November 27th, 2009
I do if they've ever used a public restroom. I'm just not crazy about tramping that filth through my house.
by Anonymous on November 27th, 2009
Nope
by Pistachio on November 27th, 2009
Yes, but I do provide house slip-one for them to wear...many are uncomfprtable without thier shoes.
by Tel UK- Licensed to fish! on November 27th, 2009
No,they usually ask if they should......
by Wind in the Willow on November 27th, 2009
There's a rug by the door for the guest to decide for himself.
by Redhawk on November 27th, 2009
Nope...we have been in the middle of some home improvement work for a while now...and going barefoot or shoeless might be a real bad idea!
by babyghost on November 27th, 2009
Not yet though. maybe once wooden floors are installed I might have to do that.
by Cruiser on November 27th, 2009
Yes it really helps keep my hardwood floors looking nice and shiny!
by sshansshan on November 27th, 2009
nope ^ ^
by Brian I on November 27th, 2009
No, all our floors are tiled and we seldom have the sort of weather that would lead to dirt being trod in.
by Fejron on November 27th, 2009
No. Usually people take off their shoes, but if someone's visiting me for a short while then I just say that he doesn't have to take them off. Well, if someone doesn't take off his shoes then I won't be mad at this person.
by peterpam on November 27th, 2009
No! It is not holy ground. Also I do not like the smell of some people's feet. I would rather clean the carpet than be gassed.
by Booknight on November 26th, 2009
No but I oblige others who request it in their home.
by Anonymous on November 26th, 2009
no....
by Mountain Momma on November 26th, 2009
Nope
by Gossamer on November 22nd, 2009
My parents always did no matter who it was but here in my home we do it but not to our guests
by MRSHINYSHOES on November 22nd, 2009
No, because most of our house guests usually do that already before entering our home. It's only the odd "stranger" who does that, but if he/she does, I will tell him/her. I think it's unhygienic to wear street shoes inside the house. Even I, MRSHINYSHOES, takes off his shoes at the door. Lol. (I have "house shoes" that I wear inside the house---yes, shiny men's dress shoes that are reserved for indoor wear).
by DendrinaLovesTrees on November 21st, 2009
No, it's pointless - we've got the doors open most of the year, and our cats and dogs won't take their paws off either, so why should we request it from people? :)
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on November 21st, 2009
g'day Kewl Guy,
Thank you for your question.
No but one of my brothers and his wife do. I always have to remember especially as I will be having Christmas at their house this year,
Regards
by avenger9921 on January 14th, 2011
depends on the shoes. if dress shoes then yes. boots too. and keds must come off all the time.
What does it mean to be an active listener?
by Answerbag Staff on July 5th, 2010
| 2 people like this
How do I acquire listening skills?
by Answerbag Staff on May 10th, 2010
| 1 person likes this
How does a family set goals, values&standards?
by Answerbag Staff on April 26th, 2010
| 1 person likes this
Why do grownups call me mam. Like a older lady are they blind or what?
by sailorsaturn85 on January 29th, 2012
| 1 person likes this
What is the rudest thing that anybody has ever done to you in regards to planning an outing?
by Secretive Woman on January 14th, 2012
| 1 person likes this
You're reading Do you ask people to take their shoes off before entering your home?
Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!
Comments
+6
by azlotto on November 21st, 2009
picky picky picky
by Kewl Guy - has gone 360 on November 21st, 2009