Do most people wear shoes indoors?

I was always taught to take off my shoes when I enter someone's home. Maybe it's just southern hospitality. My husband's family insists on wearing their shoes in our house. We have a 17 month old and she is always in the floor and (like all babies) she sticks everything she finds in her mouth. We have worked hard to restore our hardwood floors and I beautiful rugs that I don't want ruined with mud and tree sap (from our pine trees outside). I've tried everything I know to get them to take off their shoes but my biggest problem is I feel they are disrespecting me and my home by doing this. Is this just a normal thing? Do most people wear their shoes when they visit people?

Do most people wear shoes indoors?
My children are 9 and 2 and absolutely refuse to walk on carpet with shoes on, because they've been taught respect. I had a couple family members who refused to take their shoes off in my house, even if I flat out said please take off your shoes they'd ignore me and walk right in with them on. They are no longer allowed in my house. I take good care of my things and don't need someone else with no standards messing them up. They should have more respect for you in your home and for your baby. I don't care if I go into a home where my socks will get dirty from THEIR carpet, I still remove my shoes, it's just common decency.
Reply:Just follow the lead of the home owners, if they do then you should too, if they don't then its your choice.
Reply:Great question - this is an ongoing debate I have with my husband for the same reason. I grew up in a house where you did not where shoes inside to keep the floors clean (lots of kids in the house). He grew up in an old drafty house where he had to wear shoes to keep his feet warm! I'm slowly getting him to take his shoes off and leave them by the door!!


When company comes over they see the shoes by the door and about 90% of the time they automatically take theirs off without my having to ask, I agree it's a sign of respect. Most of the time they will notice that I'm not wearing shoes and they get the hint and take them off. If someone asks "oh should I take my shoes off" I try to be gracious and tell them it's ok - I figure maybe they don't have socks on or maybe they just have cold feet!





Personally - I take my cue from the host or hostess - if they're not wearing shoes, I'll take mine off too. But if one is and one isn't, I'll leave them on or ask.....





Don't forget that part of hospitality is making your guests feel welcome and comfortable in your home, for some people that means keeping their shoes on I guess!! As long as they're clean - don't make a big deal out of it, if they're your guests, they're probably also your friends......besides - don't you have to clean up and vacuum afterwards anyways?
Reply:when i go in ANY ONES house i take off my shoes. it respectful and have just always done it . at least 40 yrs
Reply:No.


Folks normally shed shoes at the door... if they're wearing any.
Reply:agree with most that you should take off your shoes.





two exception:





must be wearing socks


formal dress such as "not business casual" guests and your using your china.
Reply:if the rule in your home is to remove shoes, then that's what people must do. put a notice up stating this-nicely- and it may be a good idea to supply soft slippers for your visitors and make them aware they are for their use. your guests should also be advised that the slippers are washed after each use. you don't have to go to this trouble, you are just showing consideration for your guests.
Reply:I only make my kids take their shoes off...it is a little weird asking an adult to do it. Are they there all the time...have you actually talked with them about this?
Reply:We take our shoes off and wear socks indoors.
Reply:no most of the people don't wear shoes indoors..


not only bcoz they have baby at there home


its the respect towards there and others home.


cleanliness is one of the duty of the people as it is the duty


it should be performed sincerely...


precaution is better than cure its the best proverb..


don't u think so....
Reply:we always take our shoes off. my husband has his mister rogers shoes in the front hall and they are only used in the house. i don't think it's rude to ask your family to remove their shoes - let them know how you feel about your daughter crawling around on the floor with their funky feet all over it - hopefully they will understand - if all else fails, lie and tell them you just got your carpets shampooed (everytime they come over - they'll get the hint)



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