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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're German (so, no, being Asian has nothing to do with it) and we also enforce a no shoe policy too.

We just politely say "would you mind taking off your shoes?" Our friends and neighbors know this and have no problem.

I've never heard of anybody being offended by such requests.

[b]Wouldn't etiquette deem that guests abide by rules of the hosts' house? [/b][/quote]

Not exactly. The pretty widely accepted purpose of etiquette is to make people comfortable and put them at ease. So if you invite guests to your home you shouldn't greet them at the door with the RULES OF THE HOUSE! LOL! I remember reading something by Ina Garten where she said guests are welcome to smoke in her (gorgeous Hamptons) home. I was really shocked, but she said her primary goal when she invites people to her home is to make them feel comfortable and welcome. Go figure.

As an aside - there was a Sex and the City episode that touched on the shoes off issue. Funny stuff. [/quote]

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