Posted by pat/WA on 4/13/11 12:55pm
Msg #379619

shoes

I usually remove my shoes before I enter someones home. Is this what is usually done?

Reply by LindaD/NJ on 4/13/11 12:57pm
Msg #379620

I ALWAYS ask sometimes they do say yes. No problem n/m

Reply by parkerc/ME on 4/13/11 1:31pm
Msg #379629

In the winter when there's snow on the ground, or when it is mud season, I always insist on removing my shoes or boots at the door. I wear some dark colored ankle socks since some homeowners may feel their floors might show some soil on white socks.

Reply by Susan Fischer on 4/13/11 2:03pm
Msg #379642

Since I always wear socks, I don't mind removing my shoes -

usually my clue is whether there are shoes parked at the front door.

I'm with you Pat, and normally ask anyway.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 4/13/11 4:36pm
Msg #379664

IME no, it's not usually done...

I remove my shoes if they're wet, but for the most part I don't have to - have never been asked to either. Common sense prevails when they open the door and you see white ceramic tile and white carpets...shoes OFF!!

Reply by Linda Spanski on 4/13/11 5:40pm
Msg #379675

shoes off more often than on here n/m

Reply by Isabel/CA on 4/13/11 9:48pm
Msg #379699

I usually go by whether or not there are shoes at the door. If so, then I remove mine. If no shoes at the door, I don't offer but am happy to do so if asked.
I have removed my shoes MANY times IME.

Reply by Grammyzoom on 4/14/11 12:29am
Msg #379706

I love to take off my shoes!

I would do all of my signings barefoot if I had the chance. But, sadly, I too look for signs that the shoes are left at the front door before I offer to remove mine.

Reply by NJDiva on 4/14/11 10:45am
Msg #379744

Re: I love to take off my shoes!

Ewww, I get repulsed having to take off my shoes and walk on someone's floors. I don't even walk barefoot at home.

However, I have asked and been asked to take my shoes off. I carry a pair of slippers in my bag.

There have been many times when I've asked and people said "no problem, don't worry about it, come on in." I know that different cultures take issue with people walking inside with shoes on.