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As far as I know Sweden and Canada. It probably has something to do with the weather as well. Nobody really wants to walk into someone's home after having walked in the snow. Even at work in Sweden people usually keep a pair of indoor shoes to walk around in.
When I am in the US and Australia the hosts usually insist that I can keep my shoes on (I am thinking to be polite).
Indoor shoes are also more comfortable at work than winter shoes.
In Australia it's normal for visitors to wear shoes in the house. Personally I rarely wear shoes in my house as it just feels more comfortable for me with the added benefit of being cleaner. Also grew up with a "no shoes in the house policy" . I don't find it rude though if guests wear their shoes when visiting, whatever they feel comfortable with is fine.
People leave their shoes on inside?
Keeping shoes on is disgusting, what if its raining and ....
Not to mention hardwood floors get ruined, etc !
Does no one use welcome mats and throw rugs anymore? You wipe your feet outside, and again inside! Muddy shoes/snow boots get taken off, but that's it.
In my entire life, I've never been over to someone's house and been required to take off my shoes. I've never known anyone who did not wear shoes in their own house, either.
Come to my house and keep your shoes on, and you will vacuum the floors and take out the mats before you leave. If I'm kind, I will politely tell you to take off your shoes, otherwise I'll just speak bad things about you behind your back after you leave.
So, please take off your shoes when you come in. Bring your indoor shoes or flip flops with you, or if the floor feels cold, I have extra woolen socks.
When I watch those real estate TV shows, I cringe as the salesperson allows the prospective buyers to waltz around someone else's house with their shoes on. Talk about showing "no respect ' " to a stranger's home.
As far as I know Sweden and Canada. It probably has something to do with the weather as well. Nobody really wants to walk into someone's home after having walked in the snow. Even at work in Sweden people usually keep a pair of indoor shoes to walk around in.
When I am in the US and Australia the hosts usually insist that I can keep my shoes on (I am thinking to be polite).
Not just from outside but what if you've recently visited a public restroom with the usual residue on the floor under the wall mounted urinals; gonna willingly track that stuff into your home, then let your child crawl on the same carpet?
Travelling in some countries reveals the nasty habit some have of expectorating/spitting.
Imagine people chewing tobacco and spitting that goop wherever they walk for you to step on and track into your car or home.
If the hosts say "leave your shoes on" and they are wearing theirs, there is no way in hell I'm taking mine off to walk on their floors with just my socks. Floors may look clean but the crap that can be on them from outside sidewalks and the like without being visible is not going to end up in my shoes or later being taken into my home.
Does no one use welcome mats and throw rugs anymore? You wipe your feet outside, and again inside! Muddy shoes/snow boots get taken off, but that's it.
In my entire life, I've never been over to someone's house and been required to take off my shoes. I've never known anyone who did not wear shoes in their own house, either.
What, you mean actual outdoor shoes as opposed to slippers? While you're having breakfast, doing the laundry or watching TV?
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. I don't find it rude though if guests wear their shoes when visiting, whatever they feel comfortable with is fine.
