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Why in the world do people walk around in their home with outdoor shoes on?
- Thread starter Z-oo31
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We had some people over the other night and one guy wouldn't take his fucking shoes off. My wife wanted to let him in anyway but it was a friends friend and when he started to argue with me about the disadvantages of no shoes I told this fucker to leave and sent him away.
I really can't understand why somebody would get all the shit of the outside world into their home. Its animalistic.
I really can't understand why somebody would get all the shit of the outside world into their home. Its animalistic.
It seems we have this topic very often. Not everyone is germaphobe incapable of not stepping directly into puddles of shit/piss/blood/toxic waste the moment they walk out their houses. Also mopping and vacuuming are things.
You think shit/piss is the only thing that makes this an issue?
I don't want to walk on dirt, gunk, or bits of leaves.
Can't imagine allowing others to do that, unless y'all have shoes on 24/7.
True story my wife's aunt has a strict no shoe policy and she NEVER mops the floor. I wouldn't be surprised if many germaphobes do the same being lulled into a false sense of cleanliness with the no shoe rule or maybe it's just laziness.
I leave them on, generally. Like someone else on here said, if I go to someone's house and they make me take them off I feel trapped. I also only wear hi top shoes and trainers so I have to pull them on/off and do the laces each time which takes ages. I get annoyed when I go to someone's house and they make me take my shoes off. I get it, but it's like they're telling me how to live and I stupidly feel a bit insulted.
Regarding dirt - in the UK we have these things called doormats which are for you to wipe your shoes on when you come in. They have a bristly texture which scrapes any dirt off your shoes. Obviously if you stood in shit you would take your shoes off outside.
Regarding dirt - in the UK we have these things called doormats which are for you to wipe your shoes on when you come in. They have a bristly texture which scrapes any dirt off your shoes. Obviously if you stood in shit you would take your shoes off outside.
Next you're going to tell me it's unsanitary to poop in the tub and mash it into the drain with my feet!
This actually works? lol
About to keep a fresh spritzer of rubbing alcohol for some buds.
Walking around with your shoes isn't disgusting.
Having carpet is.
Anyway, the solution is not to lick the floor.
Having carpet is.
Anyway, the solution is not to lick the floor.
errr some cultures you dont walk around with any shoes on in some cultures you walk with some shoes on ... differs. Dont like it in your home ask ppl to talk their shoes off. Whats the big deal OP ?
In no culture is walking in with completely dirty soggy / dirty shoes which make the place a mess acceptable .... but thats kind of understood.
In no culture is walking in with completely dirty soggy / dirty shoes which make the place a mess acceptable .... but thats kind of understood.
You know what's crazy to me? A carpeted floor.
Everytime I see that on TV I'm not sure what the fuck were you thinking when you covered your floor with carpet.
Absolutely disgusting: dust, dust mites and the constant fear of leaving a mark because you dropped this or that.
Marble/ tiled floor: just swipe and mop and you have a shiny floor as good as new. Better yet if you have one of those roombas.
I usually use slippers at home because they're more comfortable, but have no issues with regular shoes.
Everytime I see that on TV I'm not sure what the fuck were you thinking when you covered your floor with carpet.
Absolutely disgusting: dust, dust mites and the constant fear of leaving a mark because you dropped this or that.
Marble/ tiled floor: just swipe and mop and you have a shiny floor as good as new. Better yet if you have one of those roombas.
I usually use slippers at home because they're more comfortable, but have no issues with regular shoes.
Can't beat a decent pair of slippers.
My sister and her idiot ex-boyfriend once stayed over at mine and i got into a heated argument with him over the fact that i expect guests to take off their shoes in my house.
"My shoes are clean though", "if you managed to levitate your entire life and never touch the ground then i agree, but unless you're Superman you can take your shoes off".
That guy was such a dick.
My sister and her idiot ex-boyfriend once stayed over at mine and i got into a heated argument with him over the fact that i expect guests to take off their shoes in my house.
"My shoes are clean though", "if you managed to levitate your entire life and never touch the ground then i agree, but unless you're Superman you can take your shoes off".
That guy was such a dick.
Sometimes yes, quite common in certain countries (right now I only need to take off my shoes at one of my workplaces but it used to be every day)
You mean carpets? Because keeping your shoes on inside is all over Europe too.
Lol, you know nothing.gif
This thread topic resurfaces every once in a while. The answer remains the same. People don't take their shoes off in homes, when the floors aren't delicate, because they know what a floor is and what we use floors for. Tip for readers: Floors are meant to be walked on. You don't eat off of the floor. You don't roll around on the floor like a pig. You use it to get from point A to point B. And, when necessary, you mop and vacuum the floor, because duh.
The only people I know that wanted you to take of your shoes was at a friends place, and they had a massive farm, so I kinda get why. But they mostly walked around in workers clogs anyways so they just slip those of when inside. I'm not saying that they do not exist in The Netherlands, but I have never met anyone else that had a strict "no shoes indoor" policy. Personally, I usually take of my shoes when I get home because I want to change into something more comfy, but that has nothing to do with being a germaphobe. I have a doormat and as long as people use that, I don't really care. And I need to vacuum the place multiple times a week anyways because of our cats.
The crazy parts of Europe that is.
Here in Sweden, we like our floors clean.
This was the first immediate change I did when I moved out of my parents .
No more wearing outdoor shoes at home!
I could never win that fight growing up, thankfully now don't have to, and I can just wear my comfy slippers and leave my dirty shoes at the entrance.
No more wearing outdoor shoes at home!
I could never win that fight growing up, thankfully now don't have to, and I can just wear my comfy slippers and leave my dirty shoes at the entrance.
Thanks for the athlete´s foot OP.
If you are a visitor who cares. Wear outdoor shoes as much you want.
When you are living in the house you usually have house slippers for that.
If you are a visitor who cares. Wear outdoor shoes as much you want.
When you are living in the house you usually have house slippers for that.
In Australia i have indoor shoes (usually just sandles) i wear...never know when a spider will decide your toes look like a nice snack...