The debate over whether to take shoes off in the house has sparked widespread discussion. Some argue that shoes should be removed to maintain cleanliness, citing the dirt and germs that can be brought indoors. Others believe it is a matter of respect for the host's rules. The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal have both published articles suggesting that party hosts should not ask guests to remove their shoes. This has led to various opinions, with some people feeling that it is rude to impose such rules, while others insist on it for hygiene reasons. The debate also touches on cultural practices, with some noting that certain cultures, such as Asian communities, traditionally remove shoes indoors. The conversation reflects broader societal attitudes towards cleanliness, respect, and personal comfort. Specific instances include the practicality of enforcing shoe removal during large gatherings like the Super Bowl and the prevalence of dirt on shoes in places like Texas.
No, it's not rude. On the contrary, it's rude going to someone's house and not observing their basic house rules. Nobody is asking you take your clothes off and be naked. Just to take your shoes off, you will usually also get slippers. And if you don't like the idea of wearing… https://t.co/xRgUbFIRLT
I’m not taking my shoes off in your house. A dinner party with a bunch of adults padding around in their socks is just too weird. https://t.co/wNLACXgE53
I'm going to ask house guests to take off their shoes even harder now.
IMO, the "shoes off" policy intimidates certain people because everyone in their group wears the same shoes https://t.co/QhdoYue1q1 https://t.co/WHMcBR80Px
no shoes in my house! https://t.co/TUFVS25NY2
Do you ask people to take their shoes off in your house?
People are worrying about shoes on or shoes off. Just greet them at the door like this. Problem solved, you won’t have company. https://t.co/35qZIogkBX
Imagine feeling insulted if someone asked you to take off your shoes when entering their home. You were invited in, respect their rules. Also purchase some creative socks, the sock industry is amazing you can get pretty much anything that fits your unique personality
Does this solve the not taking shoes off in someone’s home issue? https://t.co/BX3SQ6yHrv
It’s pretty funny that both the WSJ and the New York Times have articles about how party hosts shouldn’t ask guests to take off their shoes indoors 🤔
The New York Times says you should never ask people who come to your house to remove their shoes and that they should just be allowed to do whatever they want and "enjoy themselves." This is the same mindset that allows illegal immigrants to come into whatever country and have… https://t.co/edX7U1MBpF
Furthermore: Asians are absolutely right about this. Have you noticed what your shoes step on every day? And you're going to bring that into your HOUSE? https://t.co/gDEuehBnxR
I don’t get the “shoes on in the house” lifestyle. You drag gross outside mess indoors, on floors that babies/pets lay around on, and anyways, shoes are uncomfortable! What’s the upside? https://t.co/aGQx6WrG2I
Shoes off. In Texas, people have all sorts of crap on their shoes. https://t.co/6mqqzFv4xk
No need to take your shoes off when you come & visit. I welcome all of you into my house, both the grime & the glory.
Take your shoes off at the door. I'm not asking. https://t.co/KLAqeeJH5K
How the “shoes off” debate has me feeling https://t.co/3iB9W4nJnU
Wearing shoes in the house is punishable by death, I don't make the rules https://t.co/4upn7bjVX5
The insane thing about “shoes off at parties” discourse is that most parties are indoor/outdoor type events! But then again, I don’t think I’ve ever been to a party in LA that made me take my shoes off. You New Yorkers are pathetic. Just clean your floors.
Shoes off is a subjective topic: Having 2-3 friends over? Shoes off, easily. 20 people coming to watch the Super Bowl? Just deal with the shoes on and don’t be an asshole. You’ll have to clean after the party anyway. https://t.co/w33ImKF05c
I've noticed that the "Shoes Off" guys often do that weird lib thing where they curse and get super angry, bellicose. "You better not try walking in my hecking house on my carpets with shit on your shoes buddy!" The global warming guys do the same thing. https://t.co/i46iqjDiSZ
I've noticed that the "Shoes Off" guys often do that weird lib thing where they curse and get super angry, bellicose. "You better not try walking in my hecking house on my carpets with shit on your shoes buddy!" https://t.co/i46iqjDiSZ
my house is hardwood / tile downstairs, carpet upstairs, so we prefer shoes off downstairs but are only adamant about it upstairs (I considered getting rid of all the carpet upstairs before we moved in, but the move was hectic enough already. I really wish we had though) https://t.co/Y9b1AJ4rgS
Two common objections to wearing shoes in the house, dispatched in order: 1. You don’t have a rule against wearing pants on your couch, but if there were something all over your pants, then you wouldn’t sit down. The point is that you don’t respond to having something all over… https://t.co/7dTAe7hZgI
I make houseguests take my shoes off.
i will wrestle you if you insist to keep your shoes on in my house https://t.co/FjjoQTxco7
Do you wear house shoes or go barefoot indoors? https://t.co/Pi5BjhzbLJ @PaulKonrad @pattomasulo @WGNRobin https://t.co/E7VMjwTH6z