Poll of the Day > Do you wear SHOES in the HOUSE???

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what kind of vile fiend would wear shoes in the house..

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Full Throttle posted...

Do you wear your shoes in the house?

Nope. I tend to have nothing on my feet while in the house when it's warm/hot and in the cold weather I just have socks on.
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It depends. I usually keep my shoes on until I finally have time to take them off. And sometimes, I put them on early before getting ready to leave. If I don't plan on staying somewhere long, I might keep them on. Unless they are a family that prefers no shoes in the house. Also, if it's not my house, I usually take my shoes off... Do slipper counts? I haven't worn them in a while. But I do like slippers sometimes...
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LinkPizza posted...

Also, if it's not my house, I usually take my shoes off...

Also this. This one acquaintance of mine thought this was odd because he has wooden flooring down. I simply said "it's polite to do so but if you don't care I'll keep them on". I don't think it's odd to do that.
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no, I'm not white.
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No.
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Anyone who wears shoes in the house is a psychopath and doesn't know how to relax

LinkPizza posted...

until I finally have time to take them off. .

?? do you have super industrial work boots that take 10 minutes to take off or something
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Yes, even if I did not wear them for support I would.
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OhhhJa posted...

Anyone who wears shoes in the house is a psychopath and doesn't know how to relax

Maybe the first time weve agreed on something
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No. I am not a fucking savage.
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No, we have a genkan at the entrance of the house.
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No. I think only Americans do that in western culture.
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No I don't emphasize random words for dramatic effect.

faramir77 posted...

No. I think only Americans do that in western culture.

You mean only Americans consistently do not wear them indoors?
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Nichtcrawler X posted...

faramir77 posted...

No. I think only Americans do that in western culture.

You mean only Americans consistently do not wear them indoors?

No. Americans are the only ones who, in any sizable percentage of their population, wear shoes indoors.

Probably even then a regional thing.
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I wear a pair of flipflops whenever I'm leaving my room cuz everyone else wear shoes indoors so the floor is always dirty.
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faramir77 posted...

No. Americans are the only ones who, in any sizable percentage of their population, wear shoes indoors.

I am not American and I can safely say that in my entire family and friends circle, everyone keeps their shoes on when visiting others, nor do they demand others to take their shoes of at their places.
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MrMelodramatic posted...

OhhhJa posted...

Anyone who wears shoes in the house is a psychopath and doesn't know how to relax

Maybe the first time weve agreed on something

I'm sure we agree on more. But people here tend to think I'm far right here because of a few dumb issues despite the fact that I side with a lot of them on many issues like gay marriage, climate change, evolution, organized religion, yada yada.

Nichtcrawler X posted...

I am not American and I can safely say that in my entire family and friends circle, everyone keeps their shoes on when visiting others, nor do they demand others to take their shoes of at their places.

Disgusting.
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Really, people? Shoes are for support, why is that a freedom/luxury one should only get to enjoy outside?
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because I'm not fat and don't need shoes for extra support
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Nichtcrawler X posted...

Really, people? Shoes are for support, why is that a freedom/luxury one should only get to enjoy outside?

It's more the fact you're bringing all the shit from outside, inside if you don't remove your shoes. Of course you could put clean shoes on and have them on in the house but that just seems pointless to me.
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No. I wear slippers inside or just socks if it's too warm.
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VeeVees posted...

because I'm not fat and don't need shoes for extra support

What is that thing you Americans say again about assuming?

wwinterj25 posted...

It's more the fact you're bringing all the shit from outside, inside if you don't remove your shoes. Of course you could put clean shoes on and have them on in the house but that just seems pointless to me.

Paved roads and the like do not get your shoes that dirty. I will only take them of in case of rain and/or mud, but that is really the only situation you could actively drag in dirt, besides, wet shoes are not comfortable anyway.
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Greenfox111 posted...

LinkPizza posted...

until I finally have time to take them off. .

?? do you have super industrial work boots that take 10 minutes to take off or something

Not exactly. Though I do have to pull the laces from inside the boot to the outside. And after untying them, I have to sometime unlace(or at least loosen the laces) to take my foot out. But I also usually let my dogs out first(and sometimes go out with them), and get them food and water, and kind of do a few things before immediately taking them off.
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Nichtcrawler X posted...

Paved roads and the like do not get your shoes that dirty.

No but the shit on them does. Whatever the case you're still bringing shit from outside into your home and other peoples. That's simply disgusting.
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wwinterj25 posted...

No but the shit on them does. Whatever the case you're still bringing shit from outside into your home and other peoples.

That's why there are mats at front doors, to get that little bit of under normal circumstances.
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Nichtcrawler X posted...

That's why there are mats at front doors, to get that little bit of under normal circumstances.

That's there to get some of the dirt off before you take off said shoes. Hell some folk don't even have mats these days. Whatever way you look at it not taking your footwear off in a house is disgusting.
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wwinterj25 posted...

Nichtcrawler X posted...

That's why there are mats at front doors, to get that little bit of under normal circumstances.

That's there to get some of the dirt off before you take off said shoes. Hell some folk don't even have mats these days. Whatever way you look at it not taking your footwear off in a house is disgusting.

Not always. But it's different for everyone.
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I dont but only because its not my culture. Otherwise its a better thing to do.
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No, I'm not an animal.

But if I'm visiting an American in their house I leave my shoes on, as that generally seems to be the accepted practice.
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LinkPizza posted...

Not always. But it's different for everyone.

Yes always. Do you get splinters in your arse a lot from all that fence sitting?
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I keep a shoe stand near the door, so I can take them off right away. And always have comfy slippers standing by to keep the feet warm.
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No. I'm not Japanese yet.
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wwinterj25 posted...

LinkPizza posted...

Not always. But it's different for everyone.

Yes always. Do you get splinters in your arse a lot from all that fence sitting?

No. Not always. I don't see how it can be always. As for the "fence sitting", I like to see things from all sides...
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I work at an industrial plant with all kinds of shenanigans in the air and on the ground. Absolutely no way I'm tracking that stuff in the house for my 1 year old to pick up crawling on the ground.
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Dynalo posted...

No, I'm not an animal.

Where are you from that you regularly see animals wearing shoes?

wwinterj25 posted...

Whatever way you look at it not taking your footwear off in a house is disgusting.

How is the view from your high horse?

Whatever dirt I or others I was around have dragged in in the past, one of the house owners immediately made us clean it up. It is not that much work to keep a house clean, even when wearing shoes indoors.
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LinkPizza posted...

I don't see how it can be always.

You don't see how footwear you have on outside would always bring shit from outside into whatever home you go into? Huh. As far as I'm concerned it's a easy thought process to comprehend.

LinkPizza posted...

As for the "fence sitting", I like to see things from all sides...

I am aware of that yes.

Nichtcrawler X posted...

How is the view from your high horse?

A lot cleaner than your house by the sound of it.
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wwinterj25 posted...

You don't see how footwear you have on outside would always bring shit from outside into whatever home you go into? Huh. As far as I'm concerned it's a easy thought process to comprehend.

Not really. That's assuming it's really that dirty. Lots of people have doormats that are for the sole purpose of getting most of the stuff off your shoes. And as Nichtcrawler_X said, you can clean up if anything gets on the floor. So, your house can be just as clean either way. Not to mention, it's really can be a waste of time depending on the situation. Like, if I forget something like my wallet, keys, and glasses inside my house on the way to work, I'm not going to run back and take off my boots(and put them back on). That waste a lot of time. I could do it with my shoes(it's quicker), but it's still a waste. I can see if you've been in the mud or they are really dirty. But for the most part, I think most shoes aren't too bad on a normal basic for most people. Also, if I'm over someone's house, but I'm just waiting in the front area of the house, no point in taking off my shoes, then.
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You could slap a potd straight across the face and run inside and they'd be stuck at the carpet line waiting to get in like a vampire.

LinkPizza posted...

Not really.

Not my problem then.

LinkPizza posted...

you can clean up if anything gets on the floor

... or you know you could just take off your shoes so I wouldn't have to.

LinkPizza posted...

Like, if I forget something like my wallet, keys, and glasses inside my house on the way to work, I'm not going to run back and take off my boots(and put them back on). That waste a lot of time. I could do it with my shoes(it's quicker), but it's still a waste. I can see if you've been in the mud or they are really dirty.

Nobody is saying keeping your shoes on isn't quicker. Dragging all the shit from the outside inside is the issue. I'm not just talking about mud. You've got loads of particles flying about outside that you drag inside, insects could get on your shoes, gum could get on your shoes many things from outside can get on your shoes without you even knowing. It's disgusting to bring that shit inside. End of chat.
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wwinterj25 posted...

Nobody is saying keeping your shoes on isn't quicker. Dragging all the shit from the outside inside is the issue. I'm not just talking about mud. You've got loads of particles flying about outside that you drag inside, insects could get on your shoes, gum could get on your shoes many things from outside can get on your shoes without you even knowing. It's disgusting to bring that shit inside. End of chat.

Same thing with pets, though. Pets could bring in the same thing. And stuff like insects and particles can get in just from opening the door. And you're assuming you're going to get your shoes dirty. Some people are actually really good about not getting anything on them. Just because you step outside for a second, and go back in to grab your keys off the table without taking off your shoes, and then leave again doesn't mean you're a disgusting human being.
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