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[quote=Anonymous][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.

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

Do you mean you're of German heritage?  Because I'm from Berlin, and I've had anyone ask me to remove my shoes there.  It's a cold country with lots of tile and hardwood floors--not terribly comfortable.  ANd not really part of the culture.  Just curious.[/quote]

Im from Norway if you want to talk about a cold country. Even having the type of carpet on the floor that most Americans do is considered unhygienic in Norway. We have hardwood floors and tile and if people could see the kind of filth that is dragged into the home if they leave their shoes on, I think most people would begin to take them off. In Norway, it is terribly rude and disgusting if you leave your shoes on in a home. Many of you say "we dont roll around on the floors" etc. Do you realize that the crap that you bring in on your shoes doesn't just stay in the carpet? Every time someone walks on the carpet, a lot of it gets kicked up into the air and you breathe it in.  No wonder why so many people have problems with allergies here. Carpet, by itself, collects and holds on to a lot of dirt and dust and people who walk on it with there shoes on just make it worse. I don't care how much you vacuum it, a lot of the dirt and dust stay in the carpet and I would prefer my carpet not collect anymore crap by you not taking off your shoes. And if you refuse, I have little green hospital booties that you can put on your shoes. [/quote]

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