How Strict Is Your Shoes Off Policy?
Posted by wendyswhimsies at 4/7/2010 9:50 PM 
Categories: Random Thoughts, Please Remove Shoes
Tags: Shoes Off Inside Take Off Shoes Please Remove Shoes
Categories: Random Thoughts, Please Remove Shoes
Tags: Shoes Off Inside Take Off Shoes Please Remove Shoes
I sell a lot of Please Remove Shoes signs on my website so that got me thinking, just how strict are people about their Shoes Off policy? I did a quick search on the web looking for information about this topic and I was amazed at all the pages dedicated to this question. There are some very strong feelings out there, for and against shoe removal policies.
Personally, I'm flexible. I usually take off my shoes when I come in and change into a pair of sandals. My husband also takes off his shoes and opts for socks. Our floors are tile, and tend to be cold, so I don't ask people to take off their shoes. If they ask me, I leave the decision up to them. I do have a lot of friends who insist that all shoes come off when you enter their house. I don't get offended by that request, it's their home, they get to make the rules. People don't get upset if they are asked to smoke outside, so why does this request cause such a debate?
So, where do you stand on this subject? Do you play Shoe Police, and insist that everyone takes off their shoes inside, or are you more flexible and let the circumstances dictate your choice? I would love to hear what people think about this hot button issue.
I always take my footwear off as soon as I step in the door and put slippers on or slipper sox sometimes. We have carpets everywhere except the utility room, kitchen and bathroom and I just abhor the thought of muck, dog waste, grit...well all outside debris being carried indoors onto my floors. I like to lie on my lounge room floor sometimes when relaxing and so I don't want ingrained dirt in it!
Friends cheese me off because I ALWAYS remove my shoes when entering their home and they NEVER show me the same respect. I have asked on the odd occasion but I always land up getting being called 'fussy' or 'particular' or similar terms.
I find it difficult to ask work men who need to come in from time to time to remove their footwear as if they are in and out they can't keep stopping put footwear on and off.
I like the idea of your signs but where to hang it? Around my neck when opening the door? On the outside of my front door? Anywhere else and it just wouldn't be seen.
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