[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by quirky3

On the radio this morning, some Floridians were talking as if it were common to ask personal guests (not repairmen or pest control guys) to remove their shoes at the door when they visit, out of consideration for their light carpeting. They said they might make an exception for formal occasions. Wow!

I know it is part of some Asian cultures, and I would expect it there. And I do prefer repairmen to wear those bootie things.

But for me personally, I wasn't brought up with this as the norm. I guess I would feel I was being rude to ask that, as if my carpet were more important than the guest's comfort. I know my feet get cold easily and a gathering would be much less enjoyable with cold feet.

How about you?

I agree. We always take our shoes off, but I would never think of asking my guests to do the same.

My wife is Asian by the way and she doesn't requests that guests take their shoes off.