paintedlady said:

ThisOne said:

Jedi u r becoming a big time org slut

Isn't he?

Dave1992 said:

Lovely picture!

This is something I always wondered and always wanted to ask, and it struck me again looking at your picture; - is it generally acceptable or even common in American households to keep on your shoes inside, or is it only when you are having some sort of "dinner party" and more people are coming over that it is alright? I have noticed that on some occasions (and in movies, of course, although I don't take that quite as literally) and have wondered about it for a while now.

Yeah Dave, we typically keep our shoes on. ESPECIALLY when visiting...I find it almost rude to take them off. When I visit some friends they always tell me to "relax" and "take my shoes off"...I do it only because I'm very comfortable around them.

There are of course people with expensive flooring that ask people to take their shoes off, but they're the exception not the rule. Asian households are known for a "no shoe" policy.

Growing up I had ONE friend whose mom made us take our shoes off when we visited him...we all thought she was nuts (she wasn't Asian).

Dave1992 said:

tinaz said:

here is one that you can see my son in..

he's alllllllllll the way in the backon the left side by the window, looks like a bow is touching his head.. my daughter and grandbabies didnt attend this party

Lovely picture!

This is something I always wondered and always wanted to ask, and it struck me again looking at your picture; - is it generally acceptable or even common in American households to keep on your shoes inside, or is it only when you are having some sort of "dinner party" and more people are coming over that it is alright? I have noticed that on some occasions (and in movies, of course, although I don't take that quite as literally) and have wondered about it for a while now.

Thank you!

It is very common in households to leave shoes on..Unless they are very dirty or snowy and wet.. If someone came over and took their shoes off I would consider that rude and to familiar, unless like PJ said, if they are close friends or family, then it wouldnt be weird... bare sweaty feet on my carpet is kind of gross!

Now if I had white carpet I would probably ask for them to take them off, or offer shoe covers but then that would be weird for them...

First thing my son and daughter do when they come over is take their shoes off, but thats how they are comfy and it doesnt bother me because they have my DNA..

PurpleJedi said:

tinaz said:

here is one that you can see my son in..

he's alllllllllll the way in the backon the left side by the window, looks like a bow is touching his head.. my daughter and grandbabies didnt attend this party

Wait!!! You're a GILF...er...I mean...Grandma????

Ya, I dont photowhore them very often on FB do i...

I forgot to give you one of these for your comment..

[Edited 12/29/12 19:25pm]

spookymuffin said:

JustErin said:

I don't know any household that leaves their shoes on in the house. It's always been considered rude and looked at as it dirtying up a house. Guess it's more of an American thing and not a North American thing.

Guess so...
I don't know of any household that asks you to take them off, other than my friend's wife...
She thought it was a good idea to have white carpeting through her whole house.

[Edited 12/30/12 11:18am]

JustErin said:

I don't know any household that leaves their shoes on in the house. It's always been considered rude and looked at as it dirtying up a house. Guess it's more of an American thing and not a North American thing.

That's how it is as well overhere in Europe.

Serious said:

JustErin said:

I don't know any household that leaves their shoes on in the house. It's always been considered rude and looked at as it dirtying up a house. Guess it's more of an American thing and not a North American thing.

That's how it is as well overhere in Europe.

No. Not in whole Europe.

The Dutch don't take their shoes of, unless at very close friends or upon request.

And I think it's the same in England, Belgium & Germany

chocolate1 said:

JustErin said:

chocolate1 said:

Guess so...
I don't know of any household that asks you to take them off, other than my friend's wife...
She thought it was a good idea to have white carpeting through her whole house.

That's cool. No one has to ask here though. It is just automatic.

In Minnesota it really varies. In general I think most folks take their shoes off (in winter it's a pretty much a must!) unless it's a party or event of some kind. And then you're usually leaving them on.

It also has to do with level of comfort, as others said. If it's close friends or family you probably take them off, if not, you might ask as you enter someone's house whether you should or not.

That's really interesting.

In Austria, there's usually quite a complicated routine of politeness: When the guest enters, the host usually says "oh, please, do keep your shoes on!" (especially if it's just a short visit), and the guest ignores that request and does take their shoes off. In the end, the host is happy.

But yeah, over here you hardly ever keep your shoes on when you enter someone's house.

When we lived in Germany, No one took their shoes off when they entered my house, nor did they ask me to take mine off..

tinaz said:

When we lived in Germany, No one took their shoes off when they entered my house, nor did they ask me to take mine off..

Interesting. From what I witnessed, it was quite similar to how it was in Austria. However, things may be different up north. Where did you live, if I may ask?

Dave1992 said:

tinaz said:

When we lived in Germany, No one took their shoes off when they entered my house, nor did they ask me to take mine off..

Interesting. From what I witnessed, it was quite similar to how it was in Austria. However, things may be different up north. Where did you live, if I may ask?

A tiny town called Tiefenstockheim... nearest bigger town was Kitzingen, which was maybe 30mins from Wurzburg.

Dave1992 said:

That's really interesting.

In Austria, there's usually quite a complicated routine of politeness: When the guest enters, the host usually says "oh, please, do keep your shoes on!" (especially if it's just a short visit), and the guest ignores that request and does take their shoes off. In the end, the host is happy.

But yeah, over here you hardly ever keep your shoes on when you enter someone's house.

Very interesting indeed.

Why would you be asked to keep your shoes ON???

(Now that we've jacked this thread)

PurpleJedi said:

Dave1992 said:

That's really interesting.

In Austria, there's usually quite a complicated routine of politeness: When the guest enters, the host usually says "oh, please, do keep your shoes on!" (especially if it's just a short visit), and the guest ignores that request and does take their shoes off. In the end, the host is happy.

But yeah, over here you hardly ever keep your shoes on when you enter someone's house.

Very interesting indeed.

Why would you be asked to keep your shoes ON???

(Now that we've jacked this thread)

We are overdue for another international etiquette thread... natural evolution. good read.

PurpleJedi said:

Dave1992 said:

That's really interesting.

In Austria, there's usually quite a complicated routine of politeness: When the guest enters, the host usually says "oh, please, do keep your shoes on!" (especially if it's just a short visit), and the guest ignores that request and does take their shoes off. In the end, the host is happy.

But yeah, over here you hardly ever keep your shoes on when you enter someone's house.

Very interesting indeed.

Why would you be asked to keep your shoes ON???

(Now that we've jacked this thread)

Over here, taking one's shoes off is seen as some kind of laborious act (as it takes time and some sort of effort to put them off and on again), so the host offers the guest the opportunity to not bother and leave their shoes on.

dJJ said:

Serious said:

That's how it is as well overhere in Europe.

No. Not in whole Europe.

The Dutch don't take their shoes of, unless at very close friends or upon request.

And I think it's the same in England, Belgium & Germany

Oh sorry, I stand corrected then

Dave1992 said:

That's really interesting.

In Austria, there's usually quite a complicated routine of politeness: When the guest enters, the host usually says "oh, please, do keep your shoes on!" (especially if it's just a short visit), and the guest ignores that request and does take their shoes off. In the end, the host is happy.

But yeah, over here you hardly ever keep your shoes on when you enter someone's house.

Yeah that's how it is overhere

Dave1992 said:

PurpleJedi said:

Very interesting indeed.

Why would you be asked to keep your shoes ON???

(Now that we've jacked this thread)

Over here, taking one's shoes off is seen as some kind of laborious act (as it takes time and some sort of effort to put them off and on again), so the host offers the guest the opportunity to not bother and leave their shoes on.

Ahhh, gotcha.

Now.... what if it was summer and the person was wearing flip flops, and their feet were soiled. (black soles)

Would you even bother? Make them stay outside on the patio?

PYTDee said:

Took this today..

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Happy Holidays!!

ThisOne said:

It's not common here but catching on

[Edited 12/30/12 11:18am]

It's happening more and more. Because of all the bacteria, chemicals, and sh*t you step on then spread through out your house via shoes.

It's for the better. Unless you have tile floors( Which my brother has.).

only because I promised but not because anyone needs to see MY old ass

ZombieKitten said:

only because I promised but not because anyone needs to see MY old ass

I don't see any ASS. I want some perfection, and I want it now!

kewlschool said:

ZombieKitten said:

only because I promised but not because anyone needs to see MY old ass

I don't see any ASS. I want some perfection, and I want it now!

you want to see some ass? don't forget I never seen your face yet!

ZombieKitten said:

kewlschool said:

I don't see any ASS. I want some perfection, and I want it now!

you want to see some ass? don't forget I never seen your face yet!

Hey, your the one that said you had to show some ass. (Your ass I might add.)

kewlschool said:

ZombieKitten said:

you want to see some ass? don't forget I never seen your face yet!

Hey, your the one that said you had to show some ass. (Your ass I might add.)

I think this is a cultural thing - I am trying to speak americanese - and failing obviously