No shoes in the house people

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are strictly no-shoes family. It is both cultural and a preference. However, we have put huge mats and carpets at all doors and entrances, so that dirt and water/snow does not get tracked indoors. We also provide shoe covers to everyone (the kinds that medical folks wear).

For parties, we sweep and vacuum the floor but will not mop our floors. For a party, our house is superficially clean but not really sanitized. We also do not tell our guests to take off their shoes for their convenience. Since we have mainly hard flooring all over the house, we prefer to clean it very, very frequently so that the floors feel silky clean. After a party, we do deep cleaning and sanitizing. Sweeping, dusting, double mopping with tide and steam, cleaning and sanitizing the powder room, washing all rugs that are washable, table cloth, table mats and napkins etc.

I think, you should ask the host about it and it is prefectly ok to ask. 'Hey, do you have a no-shoes policy for parties? I am asking because I can figure out the footwear for the party." . I personally take grippy socks and disposable shoecovers in my purse when I go to anyone's house. I can accommodate whatever is their preference.

I would never have people over if I was that OCD. What a PITA.

You don't have any people over anyways, so why are you commenting? Your ugly snark means you are basically friendless and unlikable. No one's coming to your dirty house!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It would never occur to me that I would be asked to remove my shoes at a holiday party--that's pretty rude.

This is someone that the OP knows to have a no-shoe household and this is why it has occurred to her.

OP, I’d ask the host so you know what to expect.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it that difficult to pick out a different pair of shoes to wear? I mean, I get it. I know that those types of boots 'go' with your outfit, but perhaps this isn't the time nor place for that outfit. Sounds like this outfit is better suited for a party in a public setting, like a bar or restaurant or something. Not a house party.

Yes, go rock it out in public!

[Anonymous]

We don't make people take their shoes off during parties. It would be rude.

We do have cleaners come in the next day or the day after to do a good floor cleaning and carpet cleaning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It would never occur to me that I would be asked to remove my shoes at a holiday party--that's pretty rude.

Why would it be rude? It’s their home.

It’s incredibly rude.

Would you let someone smoke a cigarette in your no smoking home?

In modern America it's socially acceptable that wear shoes. In fact, you are often encouraged to wear shoes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yikes!I would leave if someone said I had to take my shoes off at a formal party. That is incredibly rude and presumptuous. Hard no for me. And I wouldn't want to be friends with anyone that controlling about their OCD. Several of you clearly have OCD issues.

Dont go to Japan i guess.

Same in a lot of Europe. I've gone to meetings at offices and taken shoes off at the entrance.

Interesting to know as it always seems to be framed as a weird Asian thing. Which countries, may I ask?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it that difficult to pick out a different pair of shoes to wear? I mean, I get it. I know that those types of boots 'go' with your outfit, but perhaps this isn't the time nor place for that outfit. Sounds like this outfit is better suited for a party in a public setting, like a bar or restaurant or something. Not a house party.

+1 we are no shoes and we have parties. Our guests are friends who are not surprised. They are also sott of low-key low maintenance and sound different from OP.

[Anonymous]

How about a pants off party?

I find it funny why a women leaves a house and drives over in brand new shoes and new stockings all dressed up then asked to remove shoes.

What of women is short and had high heels? It is weird?

Sure you are digging in yard take boots off.

But most people shoes are cleaner than your floor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you also have this rule for parties? I'm going to someone's house today for a holiday party and am planning on wearing an outfit with these tall boots that require kind of a lot of effort to take off. And they really complete the outfit. I just had the realization that maybe it's not the best choice of footwear in case they require people to take their shoes off. Should I wear them or rethink?

We let people wear shoes at parties, but personally, I would wear less complicated shoes just in case this family isn't like that.

[Anonymous]

I wore shoes with no socks some idiots house with wall to wall carpet and he made me take them off. I had really bad athletes feet and cracked dry skin. His carpet felt nice in my bare feet

[Anonymous]

I have Morton's Neuroma, if you want me to take my shoes off, I cannot stand or move around. And not I'm not super old. Just unlucky.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yikes!I would leave if someone said I had to take my shoes off at a formal party. That is incredibly rude and presumptuous. Hard no for me. And I wouldn't want to be friends with anyone that controlling about their OCD. Several of you clearly have OCD issues.

Dont go to Japan i guess.

Or South Asia.

[Anonymous]

No one cares about your dumb outfit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We are strictly no-shoes family. It is both cultural and a preference. However, we have put huge mats and carpets at all doors and entrances, so that dirt and water/snow does not get tracked indoors. We also provide shoe covers to everyone (the kinds that medical folks wear).

For parties, we sweep and vacuum the floor but will not mop our floors. For a party, our house is superficially clean but not really sanitized. We also do not tell our guests to take off their shoes for their convenience. Since we have mainly hard flooring all over the house, we prefer to clean it very, very frequently so that the floors feel silky clean. After a party, we do deep cleaning and sanitizing. Sweeping, dusting, double mopping with tide and steam, cleaning and sanitizing the powder room, washing all rugs that are washable, table cloth, table mats and napkins etc.

I think, you should ask the host about it and it is prefectly ok to ask. 'Hey, do you have a no-shoes policy for parties? I am asking because I can figure out the footwear for the party." . I personally take grippy socks and disposable shoecovers in my purse when I go to anyone's house. I can accommodate whatever is their preference.

I would never have people over if I was that OCD. What a PITA.

Very true

You don't have any people over anyways, so why are you commenting? Your ugly snark means you are basically friendless and unlikable. No one's coming to your dirty house!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No one cares about your dumb outfit.

+1