No shoes
We have always been a no shoes policy household. People aren't in any way offended when we ask them to remove their shoes. All of our friends atomically take their shoes off when they come into the house. I even provide socks for those who would prefer to have socks on while inside if they have worn sandals. Even repairmen are asked to either wear booties or take their shoes off. Most of them are very nice about it. I look at it this way, after being outside I've probably walked in some of the following...... spit, urine, feces, road kill, dirt, and who knows what else. I've walked in public restrooms, stores and restaurants. There's no way that what's on those floors is coming into my home to get on my carpets and floors. It's really gross when you think about what lingers on the soles of your shoes.
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