Wearing shoes in your house - Page 2

aut0sh0cker · 12-06-2011, 02:10 AM

Yes, but only on the first floor where its entirely granite. Carpet upstairs never sees shoes...

panicos81 · 12-06-2011, 04:25 AM

a reason why i love this forum.. multiculture.. in Cyprus we never take our shoes off either its our house or someone elses.. matter of fact if someone came into our house and took his shoes off we probably get offended because he was running around with his socks, or make a comment about taking off his smelly shoes

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I believe its more of a culture thing than personal hygiene.. it never even crossed my mind in taking my shoes off in someone elses house..

Quick6EF · 12-06-2011, 07:08 AM

Shoes stay on in my house.

I always ask my hosts if they want my shoes off though.

Gregxi · 12-06-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by qclik

Do you always have sex under blanket, like every sex scene on the TV.

I thought it was funny

anywho, I never wear shoes in the house It's disgusting http://www.centraljournal.com/story.aspx?articleid=7400

I always take mine off when entering someone else's house also, As a white American I respect no other culture

kyleb350 · 12-06-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BigDog

see thats the thing, i'm ok with it... though I like to keep my car nice and clean... i do realize i won't be making a sandwich in there

I can't recall any of my American friends' families having this tradition, however; every Asian friend's home I went into had the shoes off thing. It doesn't bother me either way

import36 · 12-06-2011, 09:55 AM

shoes off in my house. i don't have to ask people to take their shoes off....i have respectful friends.....so when they come over and see a few pairs by the door they gladly take theirs off. some are asian, some are white...black...doesn't matter. when i do have someone over that's never been to the house before...when they see everyone else taking off their shoes they follow suit.

Comet · 12-06-2011, 09:58 AM

in Lebanon I don't take my shoes off
in Canada I do take my shoes off

no one does it in Beirut, but everyone does in Canada.

Simsims · 12-06-2011, 10:03 AM

how do you NOT take shoes off if it's raining/snowing outside?

Some stuff's disgusting.

panicos81 · 12-06-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Simsims

how do you NOT take shoes off if it's raining/snowing outside?

Some stuff's disgusting.

if its just rain we have a carpet to clean them outside the door. if there is mud or dirt we take them off!!! but on normal days (which for us is sunny) shoes stay on..

Sara504 · 12-06-2011, 10:53 AM

I have stained concrete floors downstairs and Im always cold. I dont wear shoes but I do wear socks.

Comet · 12-06-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by panicos81

a reason why i love this forum.. multiculture.. in Cyprus we never take our shoes off either its our house or someone elses.. matter of fact if someone came into our house and took his shoes off we probably get offended because he was running around with his socks, or make a comment about taking off his smelly shoes

.

I believe its more of a culture thing than personal hygiene.. it never even crossed my mind in taking my shoes off in someone elses house..

*sigh*
I miss cyprus.. hanging out at sea

driving topless everywhere

ES_TRADER · 12-06-2011, 12:25 PM

To those who answered "yes" to the poll, do u also wear shoes on your bed?

Ive seen this too many times on TV/movies where they would just kick up their feet on the bed and just relax...or take off their shoes when they get in bed.

Year's_End · 12-06-2011, 12:32 PM

feels weird having shoes on inside a house, be it mine or someone else's. they only stay on when i'm entering a house that looks like a shitstorm.

MidwestGolfBum · 12-06-2011, 12:32 PM

Always take shoes off right before I come inside. I have a heated garage, and keep the back step clean so I don't walk in a bunch of dirt with my socks.

Noticed that it keeps all my wood floors on the main level much cleaner, and I just keep a shitty/old pair of shoes by my wood shop in the basement and doors to the backyard so I don't have to wander to find any shoes.

Sara504 · 12-06-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ecjohnston

Always take shoes off right before I come inside. I have a heated garage, and keep the back step clean so I don't walk in a bunch of dirt with my socks.

Noticed that it keeps all my wood floors on the main level much cleaner, and I just keep a shitty/old pair of shoes by my wood shop in the basement and doors to the backyard so I don't have to wander to find any shoes.

I WISH I had heated floors!

MidwestGolfBum · 12-06-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

I WISH I had heated floors!

I wouldn't do anything else again! It heats the room, and keeps my feet warm all day with just some thin socks. WELL worth the cost!

Sara504 · 12-06-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ecjohnston

I wouldn't do anything else again! It heats the room, and keeps my feet warm all day with just some thin socks. WELL worth the cost!

I have heaters in the celing of the bathrooms so when Im getting ready in the AM it heats the whole room up without heating the rest of the house (which I love) but I like I said the downstairs floors are ice cold in winter since there's only carpet upstairs. Maybe if I just eat a cheese burger I wouldnt be so cold lol

silvergray545 · 12-06-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahmood07

In Arab culture it's found to be rude and unsanitary to keep your shoes on in the house, but I wouldn't ask an American to take off his shoes. I just hope he would realize that himself when he sees a bunch of shoes at the front door

This is spot on. The respectful thing to do is take your shoes off when going to someone's house.

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Originally Posted by BMWinNorthdakota

I used to all the time, and most of my family does.

However, as of late... I haven't been simply because my shoe collection has grown and I like to keep them all upstairs in my room. It seems like If I take them off at the entry way like I used to, I just accumulate a huge friggin pile.

Once snow becomes a frequent thing though, I will have to revert back to my old habits simply because its a necessity.

This is spot on as well. My parents flip when they see a bunch of shoes by the door. So I just wear them until I get to my room, then I take them off.

abisson · 12-06-2011, 02:11 PM

In my own house no, but with friends over, or a dinner, I put shoes on (even my own house). It is pretty lame having people over and you are in socks.

len56 · 12-06-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoolin335

Weird, see i just take my shoes off no matter who's house i go into. I dont clean their house so how can i expect them to be ok with me leaving my dirty shoes on.

People spit, piss, throw garbage, gum, etc. on the ground. Then you take your dirty shoes and tramp through someone else' house? I would think you should always take them off at least at other peoples houses. Its respectful!

+1

I always take off my shoes at my house and other peoples houses.

len56 · 12-06-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by abisson

In my own house no, but with friends over, or a dinner, I put shoes on (even my own house). It is pretty lame having people over and you are in socks.

I don't get it... shoes are dirty, socks are clean?

iBoost · 12-06-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by len56

I don't get it... shoes are dirty, socks are clean?

exactly! then your socks get dirty because of their shoes. Hate the feeling of dirty floors when we have get togethers at my house. Im asian-fide so shoes off

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12-06-2011, 04:25 AM	#24
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12-06-2011, 07:08 AM	#25
Quick6EF Lieutenant Drives: E92 Space Gray Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 488 iTrader: (0)	Shoes stay on in my house. I always ask my hosts if they want my shoes off though. __________________

12-06-2011, 09:55 AM	#28
import36 Burrito bowl connoisseur Drives: E92 335i MT, E46 M3 SMG Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Seven Cities Posts: 3,317 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	shoes off in my house. i don't have to ask people to take their shoes off....i have respectful friends.....so when they come over and see a few pairs by the door they gladly take theirs off. some are asian, some are white...black...doesn't matter. when i do have someone over that's never been to the house before...when they see everyone else taking off their shoes they follow suit. __________________ Mods: Procede Rev3 9-10\|AE Catless Dual Exhaust\|AR Design Catless DPs\|AMS FMIC\|Stett Charge Pipe w/Tial BOV\|Stett CAI\|BMS OCC\|BMS CDV\|Volk TE37 SLs + Varrstoen ES7s\|KW V2 Coilovers\|Cusco OS Strut Brace\|Macht Schnell Stud Conversion\|Work RS-R Lugnuts\|Gloss Black Roof\|Matte Black Kidney Grills\|UED Lower Bumper Grills\|OEM Aero Lip and Painted Reflectors\|M3 Sideskirts\| VRS Decklid Aero Spoiler\|Gloss Black Roof\|M Peformance Alcantara Steering Wheel(blue)\|OSS V2.0 LED Angel Eyes\|8000k HID Fog Lights\|8000k MTEC Xenons

12-06-2011, 09:58 AM	#29
Comet Troll Harder Drives: 997 GT3, 997 4 GTS, X6M Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal, Beirut Posts: 596 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Porsche GT3 [4.00] 2012 Porsche 4 GTS [2.67]	in Lebanon I don't take my shoes off in Canada I do take my shoes off no one does it in Beirut, but everyone does in Canada. __________________ Last edited by Comet; 12-06-2011 at 10:07 AM. Reason: clarification

12-06-2011, 02:10 AM	#23
aut0sh0cker meh Drives: E92 335i, 997.2 C4S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 91362 Posts: 1,758 iTrader: (2)	Yes, but only on the first floor where its entirely granite. Carpet upstairs never sees shoes...

12-06-2011, 10:03 AM	#30
Simsims Lieutenant Drives: 119/220 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Posts: 560 iTrader: (0)	how do you NOT take shoes off if it's raining/snowing outside? Some stuff's disgusting. __________________ VO 1M - everything except sunroof RIP BSM 135i 2009-2011

12-06-2011, 10:53 AM	#32
Sara504 ///Miss E92 Drives: 2013 335is Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 17,086 iTrader: (5)	I have stained concrete floors downstairs and Im always cold. I dont wear shoes but I do wear socks. __________________ 2013 335is-Current 2011 335i -Sold 4/13 2006 325i-Sold 7/11

12-06-2011, 12:25 PM	#34
ES_TRADER Colonel Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 328i E92 [5.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [0.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [5.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	To those who answered "yes" to the poll, do u also wear shoes on your bed? Ive seen this too many times on TV/movies where they would just kick up their feet on the bed and just relax...or take off their shoes when they get in bed.

12-06-2011, 12:32 PM	#35
Year's_End Cpt. Buzzkill Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 11,783 iTrader: (0)	feels weird having shoes on inside a house, be it mine or someone else's. they only stay on when i'm entering a house that looks like a shitstorm. __________________ _.[In a love/hate relationship with...] E92 335i: Space Grey\|Coral Red\|Aluminum Trim _________VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T__________Moved on to the misc. Later, brahs.

12-06-2011, 12:32 PM	#36
MidwestGolfBum Knower of all Things Useless Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: No Coast Posts: 213 iTrader: (0)	Always take shoes off right before I come inside. I have a heated garage, and keep the back step clean so I don't walk in a bunch of dirt with my socks. Noticed that it keeps all my wood floors on the main level much cleaner, and I just keep a shitty/old pair of shoes by my wood shop in the basement and doors to the backyard so I don't have to wander to find any shoes.

12-06-2011, 02:11 PM	#41
abisson Canada FTW. Drives: 2010 GTI MKVI Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maple Syrup Country Posts: 509 iTrader: (0)	In my own house no, but with friends over, or a dinner, I put shoes on (even my own house). It is pretty lame having people over and you are in socks.

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