Winter is extremely different. Please read my previous comment "Of course, all bets are off if said shoes are covered in snow or mud." I come from a tropical country... there is no snow there. If i am covered in mud or snow I would leave them right at the door.
People who don't take off their shoes...
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I always assumed that most of the world fell on the "take their shoes off before entering a home" side of things. China and India alone account for a hella lot of people, and they take their shoes off in both those countries. I'm not saying you're wrong but, well... You're wrong. At the very least, Imma gonna have to ask for a citation on that one before I change my mind.
i ALWAYS remove my shoes and expect others to also... Ever note what you're stepping into when you walk into a public washroom or one in the mall... you're at times stepping on people piss overflowing the potties .. its not so much the dust that you step on roads
well obviously I as them in a polite way or say kick off your shoes and come on in. I don't just glare at my guests till they comply or else.
I don't know anyone who would wear shoes in another persons house. I have had to tell my real estate agent to take thier shoes off. I understand they typically do not when they are showing a lot of houses etc. I would make no bones about telling someone to take off thier shoes. I have a steam cleaner and use it every few months - if people wore thier shoes in the house I would be cleaning the carpets every two weeks.
When people start taking their shoes off at my house I tell them not to. It was never part of my culture to take shoes off at the door. Because of an injury and bad arthritis putting my shoes on is a major operation. Often my girlfriend will just kneel down and put them on me to save time. If I know the household I am going to wants me to take my shoes off I will not go to their house. Twice I have arrived at someone's house, been asked to remove my shoes, and just left.
I don't care what their reasons are, its their house and they can do what they want. I just don't have to visit if I choose not to take my shoes off.
I don't care what their reasons are, its their house and they can do what they want. I just don't have to visit if I choose not to take my shoes off.
Is taking your shoes off when you enter a house common in Toronto? I ask because it is my experience that it is not common in large sections of Canada and the U.S.A.
The workmen/repairmen I've had in my house either remove their shoes or wear those booties over their shoes so as not to dirty my hardwood floors. I never wear my shoes in my house and I don't want others doing it either. When I go to other peoples houses I take my loafer slippers with me.
Pretty much I just do not make love or expose my genitals to rugs non-family members walk on in bare feet. Pretty much common sense.
You mean boots? I bring heels in a cute travel bag when going to a party in bad weather.
I do not have a large enough sample size to be certain. I do know I was at a party/ fund raiser in Toronto and the hostess was shocked that one woman was wandering around in her stocking feet and was saying she would never have invited her if she had known she was so rude.
Another guest mentioned "she must be fresh off the farm" and another said "must have not adapted to having money".
I suspect few people who have black tie or even formal events would accept shoe-less guests graciously.
This could easily degenerate into "having class" and "being a snob" discussion.
LMAO, you are comparing social event as a fundraiser to inviting somebody to your house?
Dude, seriously, it is time to get out of mama's basement. Oh btw, no need to trash my pm, if you feel strongly about something just post it in a thread.
Fund raising parties at peoples homes are common. These are much more intimate than the bye a seat public fund raisers.
Pretty much a fun way of meeting new people.
I guess not part of your life style?
By the way, I did not spend that much time in Toronto, but one did not wander around any house parties in ones bare or stocking feet.
Shoes, boots whatever. I know people who go all winter in sneakers unless it is really bad out,.
For guys it's a little different, most of us don't have a purse and don't want to carry extra stuff.
Also, what about spontaneous invites ie. meet a friend on the street unexpectedly and say "why don't you drop by?" They may not be prepared with "cute heels in a travel bag" or extra shoes when just going for a walk grabbing a coffee ect.
anyway I'm really surprised how split people are about this.
it's only split cuz some of us have enough class and respect to not track shit into our friends houses and some of us don't.
I was brought up to always take my shoes off at the front door of any home. The only way I might not take my shoes off is if I am bringing in several bags of groceries out from the car to the kitchen.
Sometimes when I buy stuff on the web and have to go to the sellers house to pick it up. I would start to untie my shoes and they would tell me "No, keep your shoes on" I always feel a bit odd for a sec but I do as they ask and keep them on.
Your house, your rules
Sometimes when I buy stuff on the web and have to go to the sellers house to pick it up. I would start to untie my shoes and they would tell me "No, keep your shoes on" I always feel a bit odd for a sec but I do as they ask and keep them on.
Your house, your rules
common? no, the average home in toronto has never held a fund raising event- so not common.Fund raising parties at peoples homes are common. These are much more intimate than the bye a seat public fund raisers.
Pretty much a fun way of meeting new people.
I guess not part of your life style?
By the way, I did not spend that much time in Toronto, but one did not wander around any house parties in ones bare or stocking feet.
I would say its not that common amongst the rich either, though at such events, yes people wear their shoes. but if you are friends with these same people, and are hanging out at their house, then most take off their shoes.
