It's amazing some people don't take them off in the USA. In movies, I'm shocked to see people go straight into their homes, bedrooms and even lay on their beds with their shoes on.
I don’t see how this is even a debate. Wearing shoes in the house is disgusting. The only exception we have is there’s someone doing maintenance in the house and even then, we always deep clean and disinfect afterwards
This is truly a nightmare. And some guests think we're being rude when we ask them to take their shoes off. And to some others, we don't even get the chance to tell them to take it off.
@avigil... Indeed, simply rude. We went to a house & the host asked us to remove our shoes upon entering. And my friend, who we both came from a culture where you remove shoes without even being asked. This dude said, he'd rather wait outside than comply. Needless to say, I never looked at this guy the same again. I didn't know he was that arrogant 🙄.
@@COO415On the bright side, that’s one way to identify & weed out inconsiderate people. I don’t understand creating such a fuss over someone’s own house rules.
Its baffling how surprised those people were finding out how much bacteria was found. Did they really need some journalist to educate them? They couldn't figure that out on their own? Only in America is this even a topic of wearing shoes inside your house. SMH.
I grew up in a very strict no-shoes-inside-the house policy home lol My mom would yell at us if she ever saw us taking one step more than we needed to in the house with our shoes on. If I ever forgot anything at home, I would either tip-toe or walk on my knees to get it without having to take off my shoes lol So at first, when I moved out, I would not take my shoes off. But now I do! House feels and looks, way cleaner now. Thanks mom! Lol
Learned to "take my shoes off" when living in Hawaii. In Hawaii, it's considered "an insult" to wear your shoes when entering someone's home. The habit stuck with me for the rest of my life! Another plus, your floors stay clean a lot longer too! 😊😊
This is one of the biggest conflicts in my life, I am Brazilian and in my country it is common and accepted by everyone that there is nothing wrong with entering the house with the shoes we wear on the street. This drives me crazy, I wish I was born in Japan where it is unacceptable to enter the house with the shoes we wear on the street.
@@crizzleyo815 It would be very easy if I lived alone. My house is not just my house, I live with other people, and the idea of taking off your shoes at home is not socially accepted in my country.
YES! Not only it’s hygienic- IT’S Respect for the owner of the house- plus respect for the manner the homeowner how he or she maintains their house clean
Actually, it is good to take off your shoes if you want to enter the house.If you want to wear shoes or slippers indoors too, wear shoes and slippers specifically for indoors only.
I was raised in a Jamaican household 🇯🇲and it was mandatory that we removed our outdoor shoes when we enter any home. It’s always astonishing for me to see people wearing outdoor shoes inside, breathing & living in the germs where they sleep & eat! 🤢🤮
I have never understood how this is a question in America. You wear shoes outside (mainly) because of the filth and dirt thats everywhere on the ground. Why not take them off when you're inside your own home so you don't spread the filth around inside?
Not everyone can walk around barefoot because of medical issues with their feet or ankles. Examples include: osteo-arthritis, diabetes, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, flat feet, and metatarsalgia.
As an Asian, it's fascinating to see the amount of people in the comments thinking taking off shoes while going inside the house is absurd and even stupid. For us Asians, it's almost instinctual removing shoes, ESPECIALLY if you're in somebody else's home. If you do this in an Asian household, it's not only unsanitary, but really disrespectful. It's basically bringing outside dirt into someone's home that they cleaned.
Obviously yes?! As a European, I find the fact that so many Americans don't take of their shoes before entering, just madness! Like honestly, who would think bringing your dirty shoes inside would be a good idea?
@@brianfeuerman1732 man, thats still too many... Imagine a house hold with only 3 people, that's the size of a small family, that means, that even tho its a small family, everybody in the family is likely to be affected by that one person with the shoe. Now u can imagine how it would be in an even bigger family... 1/10 would seem more reasonable for the Americans, all tho u should be avoiding that all together.
After moving to Lithuania, I can't imagine NOT taking my shoes off as soon as I enter the house. It's custom here to do so. If I were to go back home to America I'd do the same thing.
In our house we take off our shoes the first thing we do and put them on a small decorative rug right near the front door and my family and friends follow the rule, because it's so gross. Thank you so much for sharing this
I find it crazy that people wear shoes in their house. As an Indian, we don't do that. The only time I don't find it weird that people don't take off their shoes is when the servicemen come to do their work, but half of the time, they will understand the norms (without anyone saying anything) and take off their shoes.
I totally believe it. Outdoor shoes should never be worn indoors. On another note, I developed mild OCD when I had to use Alperton Railway Station in Middlesex years ago. There was always dog poo on pavements and slimy phlegm which was often green coloured during Winter months when people caught colds. Make my skin itch.
I've been to friends and family houses that require everyone to take their shoes off upon entering, but then they have a dog that they let outdoors to relieve themselves and cats that use a litter box. Make It Make Sense!!!
@@IVR68 Do you wash your cats' paws every time they exit their litter box? If not, then aren't they collecting litter waste under their paws and depositing it onto the floors of your home?
@@w1nda1monn87 They themselves wash their paws with their tongue. And they don't go outside. We monitor their health, remove parasites and give vaccinations
Every one that enters my home better take off their shoes!!! Is been something really important for me and my husband, we don’t want nasty stuff on our floors
This is something that was always just innate for me. There was no"house rule," but I did it anyways. Why would you want to track in mud, dirt, gravel, etc from your shoes?
Everything in my circle used to laugh at me when I stood my ground prohibiting shoes in my home but they’ve slowly began doing the same practice over the years. Why would anyone want to bring those pathogens in their home. Have your inside shoes near the door so you can easily switch from outside shoes to inside shoes when entering your home.
Well, it's also for your cat's safety. You don't want your cat getting hit by a car or something. I bought a pet stroller and my cat loves taking a walk in it. 😊 Otherwise she's strictly indoors.
In Asia, it is a given the guest MUST take off their shoes when entering some one's home. Some home owners will even provide indoor slippers for their guest.
I’ve got a stubborn brother in law who likes to wear his shoes into my parent’s apartment whenever he visits. I’ve tried telling my sister to tell him to remind him to take off his shoes on several occasions, but those warnings have mostly fallen on deaf ears.
I have indoor shoes and slippers, so when I get home I remove the pair I was wearing outside and then slip on the indoor ones. And I also have a few "guest slippers" that I lend to people visiting my place.
For anyone whom has Stubborn guests that refuse to take shoes off, ask them why. It could be someone is self conscious of their feet how they look and smell. Also even if a persons home is clean, I still feel weird walking around barefoot in someone else’s home. Offer those disposable shoe socks that you can get at hardware stores that realtors use when showing a house with brand new carpet and or stock up on flip flops and slippers that you can get cheap at Dollar Tree every spring/summer. Let people know in advance your shoe policy. I bring socks to friends homes if I’m wearing shoes without socks and when I go visit. It’s out of respect for them and I too feel comfortable in their home
Or they could be wearing dirty socks. My mom always taught me to put on a pair of clean underwear and socks whenever you leave the house because you never know. Clean socks and underwear can save you from a lot of embarrassment.
@bethanywashington, Absolutely, I agree with you and your mom. I also think it doesn’t hurt to offer the things I mentioned above or maybe even adding clean socks for guests is also a good idea. In the end, I think we can all work together on this idea :)
I am from the Philippines, It is common practice to remove one's shoes before entering someone's home. The host may offer you slippers to wear inside the home
My dad has always had his shoes on in the house growing up and I do the same. At this point, it's because I don't want my socks or my feet to get bacteria on them.
The rule in my house is one the hard wood floors keep them on but for carpet take them off. I got no arch on my feet so it hurts when I walk on hard ground
Get a pair of footwear / flip-flops which is made of soft rubber material, specifically for wearing around in the house. I do that and like you, have flat feet.
If it's not your house and you're asked to take them off, do so (unless your feet stink or you have a medical issue. At this point you can ask the owner if you can keep your shoes on and tell them why).
@WilliamsPinch I've (surprisingly) only had 1 person ask me to leave (my friend's dad. I had to remind him that he drove me to their house. He didn't want to waste gas driving me back home since we JUST got there, so he let it slide for that one day). I DID make sure to bring my slippers from that day forward when visiting them.
Also take showers and brush before heading to bed. Taking off your shoes means cleaner floors (without the dirt and debris), able to walk barefoot, shoes also last much longer.
I prefer to have taken off when in the house but I have no faith that my roommate would also take off and keep off her shoes till leaving the house. Tried it when we first moved in and it didn't happen. My only solice is really my own room.
Its funny, whenever i go over to a friend's house, i always remove my shoe's, and most will say oh now, you dont need to remove your shoes. Im so used to it, its weird for me to walk into a house with shoes on
The Health Department requires shoes to be worn in restaurants and forbids bare feet at public pools. Amtrak requires shoes at all times moving through the train. Do what you think is safe and best for you, and respect your host’s wishes. It isn’t necessary to have a national policy. As far as I’m concerned it makes no difference if I’m picking up germs from the floor that came from other dogs or peoples bare feet, shoes, or fleas and cookie crumbs. It’s easier to wash my feet than my shoes, and easier, still, to keep my feet inside clean socks and shoes. Face it: gravity attracts all kinds of stuff to the floor. Outdoors this gets sanitized by sunlight, but in an indoor moist environment stuff lingers.
Some people may not be comfortable taking their shoes off! That should be respected! Also, if you have hardwood floors, just use bleach and mop the area if it's that serious! I don't even take my shoes off when I get home! Why would I? I like to get situated. Hang my coat up, hang my hoodie up, put my groceries away, etc. I take my shoes off when I get to my bedroom. I don't have an outdoor mat outside my apartment door! Or inside! Some people don't feel comfortable walking around barefoot! I'm one of those people! Also, why weren't house shoes/house slippers mention as an option for people who DO like having footwear on their feet indoors?
If you clean your house, wearing shoes "triples" how often you need to clean it. If you don't like walking barefoot or in socks, grab some slippers or indoor-only shoes.
Eew! Imagine going to public bathrooms and stepping on whatever bodily fluids in there and spreading it all over your carpet or floor. Then you seat down on that carpet to chill, watch, and eat or maybe play with your kids. Then you eat that finger food with your hands, that just came in contact with that carpet 😬
I am from Czech republic, wearing shoes at home would be considered absurd, weird and especially unsanitary. Not taking shoes off on a visit at somebody, even family, would be considered extremely rude and inappropriate. I wonder how it goes in the homes of those who don't take off their shoes in the fall for example. Does the whole family wipe their muddy shoes on the carpets in the house? Disgusting.
@@billybassman21 Of course we have a mat in front of the entrance door and we also have a vestibule immediately behind the door, where we change into house shoes and only then enter the house directly. I walk around the house all year round barefoot or just in socks, like many people there, while I leave my outdoor shoes in the hall.
@@billybassman21Door mats only brush off dirts not sanitize it. Switching to whatever your preferred indoor footwear or going bare foot is my choice. 😅
I don't get why you wouldn't wanna take them off? That's one of the good parts about getting home, getting those shoes off and letting your feet be free. Also, it gotta stink like crazy if you keep them on 24/7
I don't wear shoes inside my house but I rent and it's difficult to enforce a no shoes policy all the time - for example the maintenance guy came recently for a repair inside my home and he had no shoe covers and I could not ask him to take his shoes off which could be seen as an unreasonable request. I vacuumed afterwards but not sure if that would rid of the bacteria.
If its work with no risk of dropping something heavy on his foot, it is not unreasonable for him to remove his shoes. Provided that your house is clean and not dirtier than his shoes. In countries where everyone takes off their shoes, the workers do the same as well.
@@heatherghimire7744 I think it depends on how long the person is staying. If they're only staying for a couple of minutes, and then they're right back out the door, I wouldn't make them take their shoes off. The last thing I want is for my in-laws to take their shoes off because that means they're going to stay awhile. Yes, my husband feels the same way about his siblings & mom. 🤣🤣
@@jenniferhansen3622 omg I’m the same way if they take off their shoes they staying for while to me I’m like just pls leave lol 😂 I’m mean I guess I don’t like company
I think it's a huge sign of respect when visitors take their shoes off at the door in my house, my respect for them grow greatly when they do that and not be asked to. ❤
Here in Canada I’ve never been to someone’s house where it was normal to wear shoes inside. Removing shoes at the door is the default. Wearing shoes inside the house must be an American thing.
This isn't a request when coming into our home, it's a MUST to remove your shoes before you come into our home! But I do keep protective booties to cover shoes when service people come in.
Yes you should take your shoes off before entering the house who knows how much bacteria is on the streets and sticks to your shoes and if you walk in the house with your shoes it gets on the floor and those who walk barefooted get the bacteria
Not only that but could you also imagine dogs that just walked outside then straight to your bed? I get that some would clean their paws right after but still…
I would like the same test taken on the feet of a pet dog after taking it for a walk. My old roommate dog would run into the house and track foot prints all over the house.
I live in the US and think its so nasty that so many people wear their shoes inside. What is the point of wearing them inside anyways? Id never want the bottom of my shoes touching my floors
Speaking for myself, having a teenager was such a hassle trying to keep him from wearing shoes inside! The extreme price teenagers put on every second of their days is ridiculous! It only takes SECONDS to take off shoes, but my son was lazy about it, because, not only would he have to take them off (spending 5 sec.) but then he would have to put them back on (another 5 secs.) Made me want to pull out hair!!
I throw all my sneakers in the washing machine., I’ve taken my shoes off before going in my house for years. And that’s exactly why. But I also think when people go outside and walk around barefoot, that is equally as disgusting.
I never understood why people wouldn’t take their shoes off at home.
I'd say laziness
It's a customary thing and how people were raised, everyone in my family keeps their shoes on indoors
They come off just not at the door lol😂
In an emergency it's good to have shoes on. Having a flat container with solution to dip your shoes works
@@BC-bt7hu StinkyFeet lol
It's amazing some people don't take them off in the USA.
In movies, I'm shocked to see people go straight into their homes, bedrooms and even lay on their beds with their shoes on.
Not everyone in the US wears their shoes inside.
Yes I always hated seeing them do that😮
@@nueat6 That's clear. I meant in general. I'm glad for the people that do take them off.
Drawback in an emergency bare feet. Better dip the sole in solution
@@nueat6yeah, not everyone, but a lot
I don’t see how this is even a debate. Wearing shoes in the house is disgusting. The only exception we have is there’s someone doing maintenance in the house and even then, we always deep clean and disinfect afterwards
I offer them boot covers. I have small kids in my house, I don’t want to risk it.
Maintenance hates to come cuz we won't let them in with shoes😂 They now carry booties cuz of us
I haven't taken my shoes off before entering my house for 68 years and I survived. So there you go!! 😅
@@mjo1978 all that exposure you’re probably immune to everything. 😂 You probably never get sick.
Or how about let us do it if we want to 🤷
This is truly a nightmare.
And some guests think we're being rude when we ask them to take their shoes off.
And to some others, we don't even get the chance to tell them to take it off.
Yes! My stepmom is the worst about it and refuses to take them off and plays dumb when I tell her again and again. 🤦🏼♀️
@avigil... Indeed, simply rude. We went to a house & the host asked us to remove our shoes upon entering. And my friend, who we both came from a culture where you remove shoes without even being asked. This dude said, he'd rather wait outside than comply. Needless to say, I never looked at this guy the same again. I didn't know he was that arrogant 🙄.
This is why I have wood floors instead of carpet in my house. Easier to keep clean.
@@COO415On the bright side, that’s one way to identify & weed out inconsiderate people. I don’t understand creating such a fuss over someone’s own house rules.
Yeah 😢
I’m Japanese and wearing shoes inside the house is considered unacceptable here. 😂😂😂😂
Imo it is just flat out weird
You're so damn lucky.
Same with Sweden
Theres germs everywere get over it 😂
@@changez3336You probably only bathe once a week 😂
shoes inside the house is a crime
As a European, I get extremely anxious if I step too far into the house with my shoes on.
Its baffling how surprised those people were finding out how much bacteria was found. Did they really need some journalist to educate them? They couldn't figure that out on their own? Only in America is this even a topic of wearing shoes inside your house. SMH.
america is a lost cause
I grew up in a very strict no-shoes-inside-the house policy home lol My mom would yell at us if she ever saw us taking one step more than we needed to in the house with our shoes on.
If I ever forgot anything at home, I would either tip-toe or walk on my knees to get it without having to take off my shoes lol
So at first, when I moved out, I would not take my shoes off. But now I do! House feels and looks, way cleaner now. Thanks mom! Lol
As a Swede, this is crazy to me. OF COURSE TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF 😂
as a Finn I relate
I’m sorry 😂😂😂 I’m American 😂😂😂
as a german I relate
@@SoberBangBangVeteran
Hell yeah!🇺🇸
880 million bacteria off a swab qtip u really think theres not bacteria everywere 😂 plus we americans build amunnity
Learned to "take my shoes off" when living in Hawaii. In Hawaii, it's considered "an insult" to wear your shoes when entering someone's home. The habit stuck with me for the rest of my life! Another plus, your floors stay clean a lot longer too! 😊😊
I take my shoes off and pee sitting down. Not because I'm hygienic, just too lazy to clean frequently.
Yes it’s mandatory here lol
Who would've thought not wearing shoes in the house would keep your floors cleaner lol
This is one of the biggest conflicts in my life, I am Brazilian and in my country it is common and accepted by everyone that there is nothing wrong with entering the house with the shoes we wear on the street. This drives me crazy, I wish I was born in Japan where it is unacceptable to enter the house with the shoes we wear on the street.
you do know that u can make your own rules in your own house?!
@@crizzleyo815 It would be very easy if I lived alone. My house is not just my house, I live with other people, and the idea of taking off your shoes at home is not socially accepted in my country.
Unfortunately, it's impossible to enforce those rules when family feels asking them to remove shoes is a put-down. @@crizzleyo815
Even worse eating and not washing hands after grabbing any object. People in stores grab items with dirty hands
I think it's not just Japanese, but most asians in general do not wear shoes into the house 😄
YES!
Not only it’s hygienic-
IT’S Respect for the owner of the house- plus respect for the manner the homeowner how he or she maintains their house clean
Actually, it is good to take off your shoes if you want to enter the house.If you want to wear shoes or slippers indoors too, wear shoes and slippers specifically for indoors only.
I was raised in a Jamaican household 🇯🇲and it was mandatory that we removed our outdoor shoes when we enter any home. It’s always astonishing for me to see people wearing outdoor shoes inside, breathing & living in the germs where they sleep & eat! 🤢🤮
Even more astonishing is how I’ve been doing it my whole life and nothing has ever happened. Continue inflating your ego.
@@jacksonrelaxin3425 & you too. ✌🏿✌️✌🏾✌🏻✌🏼
I have never understood how this is a question in America. You wear shoes outside (mainly) because of the filth and dirt thats everywhere on the ground. Why not take them off when you're inside your own home so you don't spread the filth around inside?
Not everyone can walk around barefoot because of medical issues with their feet or ankles.
Examples include: osteo-arthritis, diabetes, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, flat feet, and metatarsalgia.
@@mariak9079so why not change to a pair of indoor shoes or slippers
Especially if you use a public bathroom. You will track what's in front of that toilet into your home.
As an Asian, it's fascinating to see the amount of people in the comments thinking taking off shoes while going inside the house is absurd and even stupid. For us Asians, it's almost instinctual removing shoes, ESPECIALLY if you're in somebody else's home. If you do this in an Asian household, it's not only unsanitary, but really disrespectful. It's basically bringing outside dirt into someone's home that they cleaned.
Obviously yes?! As a European, I find the fact that so many Americans don't take of their shoes before entering, just madness! Like honestly, who would think bringing your dirty shoes inside would be a good idea?
Vid literally says 2/3 take them off.
@@brianfeuerman1732 man, thats still too many... Imagine a house hold with only 3 people, that's the size of a small family, that means, that even tho its a small family, everybody in the family is likely to be affected by that one person with the shoe. Now u can imagine how it would be in an even bigger family...
1/10 would seem more reasonable for the Americans, all tho u should be avoiding that all together.
What about the dogs paws? Wouldn’t they also track in all that bacteria into your home?
vinegar/water solution on a way in works for dogs
What a dumb question? Do you want everything you walk on outside inside?
Not all Americans have common sense, unfortunately.
I’ve seen this experiment done in a class I took before. Even with socks on and no shoes, people still tracked in dirt and bacteria.
You forgot to mention to clean the dogs' feet when entering the house.
After moving to Lithuania, I can't imagine NOT taking my shoes off as soon as I enter the house. It's custom here to do so. If I were to go back home to America I'd do the same thing.
In our house we take off our shoes the first thing we do and put them on a small decorative rug right near the front door and my family and friends follow the rule, because it's so gross. Thank you so much for sharing this
Its literally the same for me lol. Including the rug thing lol.
In Canada its considered rude to not take your shoes off. This is one of the only positives of being up here.
I find it crazy that people wear shoes in their house. As an Indian, we don't do that.
The only time I don't find it weird that people don't take off their shoes is when the servicemen come to do their work, but half of the time, they will understand the norms (without anyone saying anything) and take off their shoes.
I can't believe that this is even a debate for some people. I was raised to take my shoes off at the door, and that's how all my friends grew up too.
You would not be surprised how many people I know that walk around with their shoes on in their house
I totally believe it. Outdoor shoes should never be worn indoors.
On another note, I developed mild OCD when I had to use Alperton Railway Station in Middlesex years ago. There was always dog poo on pavements and slimy phlegm which was often green coloured during Winter months when people caught colds.
Make my skin itch.
I've been to friends and family houses that require everyone to take their shoes off upon entering, but then they have a dog that they let outdoors to relieve themselves and cats that use a litter box. Make It Make Sense!!!
We washed our dogs' paws when we got home. Cats live at home
@@IVR68 Do you wash your cats' paws every time they exit their litter box? If not, then aren't they collecting litter waste under their paws and depositing it onto the floors of your home?
@@w1nda1monn87 They themselves wash their paws with their tongue. And they don't go outside. We monitor their health, remove parasites and give vaccinations
Every one that enters my home better take off their shoes!!! Is been something really important for me and my husband, we don’t want nasty stuff on our floors
This is something that was always just innate for me. There was no"house rule," but I did it anyways. Why would you want to track in mud, dirt, gravel, etc from your shoes?
What's difficult is when you have a dog. You can wipe their feet, but you can't really fully clean them.
Hold up...people don't do this? I taught everyone took their shoes off before walking around the house.
Everything in my circle used to laugh at me when I stood my ground prohibiting shoes in my home but they’ve slowly began doing the same practice over the years. Why would anyone want to bring those pathogens in their home. Have your inside shoes near the door so you can easily switch from outside shoes to inside shoes when entering your home.
Why would u not do this? Why would you ever bring all the dirt and sand from outside into your home.
A lot of Americans aren't familiar with the simple concept of *home slippers* 🤭
We were raised like that! Although sometimes we forget.
I wouldn't even allow my cat to go ouside. Who knows what he steps into and then climb on my chest and start licking. Gross.
Well, it's also for your cat's safety.
You don't want your cat getting hit by a car or something. I bought a pet stroller and my cat loves taking a walk in it. 😊 Otherwise she's strictly indoors.
In Asia, it is a given the guest MUST take off their shoes when entering some one's home. Some home owners will even provide indoor slippers for their guest.
Thats a rule in my new place, you will take your shoes off in my house no questions asked.
My house my rules!
I was raised to take my shoes off before entering my mothers home and the same rule APPLIES in my home 😅
I’ve got a stubborn brother in law who likes to wear his shoes into my parent’s apartment whenever he visits. I’ve tried telling my sister to tell him to remind him to take off his shoes on several occasions, but those warnings have mostly fallen on deaf ears.
The Japanese do it for a reason. Here in Hawaii we don’t wear shoes in the house AT ALL! It’s mandatory! Not even a question.
I have indoor shoes and slippers, so when I get home I remove the pair I was wearing outside and then slip on the indoor ones. And I also have a few "guest slippers" that I lend to people visiting my place.
For anyone whom has Stubborn guests that refuse to take shoes off, ask them why. It could be someone is self conscious of their feet how they look and smell. Also even if a persons home is clean, I still feel weird walking around barefoot in someone else’s home. Offer those disposable shoe socks that you can get at hardware stores that realtors use when showing a house with brand new carpet and or stock up on flip flops and slippers that you can get cheap at Dollar Tree every spring/summer. Let people know in advance your shoe policy. I bring socks to friends homes if I’m wearing shoes without socks and when I go visit. It’s out of respect for them and I too feel comfortable in their home
Or they could be wearing dirty socks. My mom always taught me to put on a pair of clean underwear and socks whenever you leave the house because you never know. Clean socks and underwear can save you from a lot of embarrassment.
@bethanywashington, Absolutely, I agree with you and your mom.
I also think it doesn’t hurt to offer the things I mentioned above or maybe even adding clean socks for guests is also a good idea. In the end, I think we can all work together on this idea :)
@notville, not me personally. I was just saying maybe that’s why some people don’t like taking off their shoes at other people’s homes
@notville, I wear a variety of shoes: sneakers, boots, sandals &?dress shoes
@notville, I don’t shop by brands. If I see a shoe I like and it fits and feels good, then I buy it
I am from the Philippines, It is common practice to remove one's shoes before entering someone's home. The host may offer you slippers to wear inside the home
It's polite to.. every house I go to everyone takes off their shoes
My dad has always had his shoes on in the house growing up and I do the same. At this point, it's because I don't want my socks or my feet to get bacteria on them.
why is this even a question!?!!?!?
failed obsession
The rule in my house is one the hard wood floors keep them on but for carpet take them off.
I got no arch on my feet so it hurts when I walk on hard ground
Get a pair of footwear / flip-flops which is made of soft rubber material, specifically for wearing around in the house. I do that and like you, have flat feet.
When I come inside, I always have my moms sweet voice in my head saying “take your damn shoes off”
If it's not your house and you're asked to take them off, do so (unless your feet stink or you have a medical issue. At this point you can ask the owner if you can keep your shoes on and tell them why).
In Canada this would still be considered rude. You'd wear socks, or for your own reason, you'd bring indoor shoes with you.
Then you better tell your guests before they arrive to bring indoor shoes with them.
And then be asked to leave lol.
@WilliamsPinch I've (surprisingly) only had 1 person ask me to leave (my friend's dad. I had to remind him that he drove me to their house. He didn't want to waste gas driving me back home since we JUST got there, so he let it slide for that one day). I DID make sure to bring my slippers from that day forward when visiting them.
I don't wear my shoes in my home and haven't in years but I would never ask company to take off their shoes. I have rug cleaner makes me feel better.
I've heard some people wear their shoes in their bed
Anything to invoke fear.
I take off my shoes and I live in the US. I only ever met one family that keeps their shoes on.
As an Asian this video made me develop severe anxiety.
Also take showers and brush before heading to bed. Taking off your shoes means cleaner floors (without the dirt and debris), able to walk barefoot, shoes also last much longer.
I prefer to have taken off when in the house but I have no faith that my roommate would also take off and keep off her shoes till leaving the house. Tried it when we first moved in and it didn't happen. My only solice is really my own room.
That’s why you clean and clean your shoes as well…… and clean everything else…..
outside : shoes , inside : slipper , this is the correct answer
I usually just go barefoot inside.
Its funny, whenever i go over to a friend's house, i always remove my shoe's, and most will say oh now, you dont need to remove your shoes. Im so used to it, its weird for me to walk into a house with shoes on
I always take my shoes off. My husband won’t, but I’m the one that cleans the floors. 😅
You're lucky you don't live in Asia, otherwise your hubby would be killed by relatives and guests alike 😅
🥴 whoever cleans makes the rules.
So he has to clean the house too!
It literally saves time on sweeping and mopping, god bless if you stepped in gum or even feces and tracked it back in the house...
Its fine if you have carpet you want to keep clean but no need to take shoes off to step on cold wood or steel not going to do that
The Health Department requires shoes to be worn in restaurants and forbids bare feet at public pools. Amtrak requires shoes at all times moving through the train. Do what you think is safe and best for you, and respect your host’s wishes. It isn’t necessary to have a national policy. As far as I’m concerned it makes no difference if I’m picking up germs from the floor that came from other dogs or peoples bare feet, shoes, or fleas and cookie crumbs. It’s easier to wash my feet than my shoes, and easier, still, to keep my feet inside clean socks and shoes. Face it: gravity attracts all kinds of stuff to the floor. Outdoors this gets sanitized by sunlight, but in an indoor moist environment stuff lingers.
"We had her put paint on her shoes, then walk around- and look! There were footprints!" It was a solid report not counting that part.
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as an asian, i can confirm u HAVE to remive ir shoes when u enter
as an Asian, got to take those dirty ass shoes off before entering. it'll leave marks, bacteria and a whole mess. 💀
As an Asian, don't you dare step inside with dirty shoes like that
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@@athena_daphnie I'm asian and my white friends always look at me funny when I take off my shoes before coming to their house 😭
Some people may not be comfortable taking their shoes off! That should be respected!
Also, if you have hardwood floors, just use bleach and mop the area if it's that serious!
I don't even take my shoes off when I get home! Why would I?
I like to get situated. Hang my coat up, hang my hoodie up, put my groceries away, etc.
I take my shoes off when I get to my bedroom.
I don't have an outdoor mat outside my apartment door! Or inside!
Some people don't feel comfortable walking around barefoot! I'm one of those people! Also, why weren't house shoes/house slippers mention as an option for people who DO like having footwear on their feet indoors?
If you clean your house, wearing shoes "triples" how often you need to clean it. If you don't like walking barefoot or in socks, grab some slippers or indoor-only shoes.
Eew! Imagine going to public bathrooms and stepping on whatever bodily fluids in there and spreading it all over your carpet or floor. Then you seat down on that carpet to chill, watch, and eat or maybe play with your kids. Then you eat that finger food with your hands, that just came in contact with that carpet 😬
This is common practice in Canada. Everyone takes their shoes off when entering a home. Never understood why you wouldn't!
Pure laziness
It’s the same in Russia. We always have slippers for guests
I am from Czech republic, wearing shoes at home would be considered absurd, weird and especially unsanitary. Not taking shoes off on a visit at somebody, even family, would be considered extremely rude and inappropriate. I wonder how it goes in the homes of those who don't take off their shoes in the fall for example. Does the whole family wipe their muddy shoes on the carpets in the house? Disgusting.
We have these things called door mats, they don't exist there?
@@billybassman21 Of course we have a mat in front of the entrance door and we also have a vestibule immediately behind the door, where we change into house shoes and only then enter the house directly. I walk around the house all year round barefoot or just in socks, like many people there, while I leave my outdoor shoes in the hall.
@@billybassman21Door mats only brush off dirts not sanitize it.
Switching to whatever your preferred indoor footwear or going bare foot is my choice. 😅
YES you should! I don’t care how you feel when you enter my home. Take them off or don’t come in.
As long as the person's home is clean, than yes. Unfortunately not everybody has a clean home.
I don't get why you wouldn't wanna take them off? That's one of the good parts about getting home, getting those shoes off and letting your feet be free. Also, it gotta stink like crazy if you keep them on 24/7
Honestly People who have dogs r disgusting cuz they walk outside with that bare feet and then they run in yo house
I don't wear shoes inside my house but I rent and it's difficult to enforce a no shoes policy all the time - for example the maintenance guy came recently for a repair inside my home and he had no shoe covers and I could not ask him to take his shoes off which could be seen as an unreasonable request. I vacuumed afterwards but not sure if that would rid of the bacteria.
Get a floor steamer.
If its work with no risk of dropping something heavy on his foot, it is not unreasonable for him to remove his shoes. Provided that your house is clean and not dirtier than his shoes. In countries where everyone takes off their shoes, the workers do the same as well.
Then there is those people who go on their beds with shoes, dogs shouldn't be in beds as well.
As a asian person my self I do take of my shoes when I go inside my home sometimes I wear my shoes inside when the floor is dirty.
I don't need to watch the video to know the answer should be 100% yes 😂.
You really need to tell people this? Who walks outside, and then around the house, bedroom, etc in their shoes. Gross.
I wear my shoes at one of my friends houses because the interior is rather cluttered. I have no problem with that. I go barefoot in my dads home.
If you can't respect my house and take your shoes off you don't need to come in
Just put a big old sign on the door.
@@jenniferhansen3622 lol they should have common sense to know
@@heatherghimire7744 I think it depends on how long the person is staying. If they're only staying for a couple of minutes, and then they're right back out the door, I wouldn't make them take their shoes off. The last thing I want is for my in-laws to take their shoes off because that means they're going to stay awhile. Yes, my husband feels the same way about his siblings & mom. 🤣🤣
@@jenniferhansen3622 omg I’m the same way if they take off their shoes they staying for while to me I’m like just pls leave lol 😂 I’m mean I guess I don’t like company
@@heatherghimire7744 Haha!! 🤣🤣
It's the most obvious and effective way to keep you house free of nasty germs and grime, how the hell is this even a question?
In Asia, that's a no² and you cannot wearing shoes or flip flops into the house.
That’s why you should have paw wipes by the door to wipe off your dogs paws as well after a walk !
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why would anyone want to wear their shoes inside the house.... it's DISGUSTING!
This is why I only wear sandals at home. And I take my shoes off and leave them on the door.
I think it's a huge sign of respect when visitors take their shoes off at the door in my house, my respect for them grow greatly when they do that and not be asked to. ❤
Here in Canada I’ve never been to someone’s house where it was normal to wear shoes inside. Removing shoes at the door is the default. Wearing shoes inside the house must be an American thing.
*Southern states thing.
My brother in law is Canadian and he wears shoes into my parent’s house whenever he visits.
In Washington state most people here take shoes off, but in California dude they even walk with shoes all the way to their bedroom
This isn't a request when coming into our home, it's a MUST to remove your shoes before you come into our home! But I do keep protective booties to cover shoes when service people come in.
I hate when people(tech, repairs) enter my apartment with their shoes on. Its so dirty.
Yes you should take your shoes off before entering the house who knows how much bacteria is on the streets and sticks to your shoes and if you walk in the house with your shoes it gets on the floor and those who walk barefooted get the bacteria
Not only that but could you also imagine dogs that just walked outside then straight to your bed? I get that some would clean their paws right after but still…
I would like the same test taken on the feet of a pet dog after taking it for a walk. My old roommate dog would run into the house and track foot prints all over the house.
Do the test on people's hands. Not everyone washes their hands. 😬
I live in the US and think its so nasty that so many people wear their shoes inside. What is the point of wearing them inside anyways? Id never want the bottom of my shoes touching my floors
Speaking for myself, having a teenager was such a hassle trying to keep him from wearing shoes inside! The extreme price teenagers put on every second of their days is ridiculous! It only takes SECONDS to take off shoes, but my son was lazy about it, because, not only would he have to take them off (spending 5 sec.) but then he would have to put them back on (another 5 secs.) Made me want to pull out hair!!
I throw all my sneakers in the washing machine., I’ve taken my shoes off before going in my house for years. And that’s exactly why. But I also think when people go outside and walk around barefoot, that is equally as disgusting.