do you ask people to take their shoes off when they come in your house?
540802
I have 2 children. The ages of 1&2. My one year old just started walking. I ask people to talk off their shoes to keep the floor clean and less things off the floor for the kids to pick up. Plus it helps when it comes down to allergies and many more things.
459372
I don't think its appropriate to do anything in this case. Its not likely that she is unaware of this, as she might be if she had a tag showing or toilet paper on her shoe. Its in very poor taste, of course, but I think that a Miss Manners answer would be to turn your head and go about your shopping. \n\nAnd stop looking so hard to see if she has panties on :o)
585762
Well, they can pretty much do whatever they want.  They aren't allowed to enter your home unannouced unless there is an emergency, but I've never heard that a "friendly visit" was against the law.  I would be so annoyed if my landlord did what yours does.  It's obnoxious and rude and some people just don't get it.  The only thing you can do is be straight forward and honest about it.  Start with a polite, "thanks for stopping by, we will call you if we need anything" and if they don't get the hint be more direct.
513753
lol what? id take off my house shoe and throw it at their head, b*tch dont come in here interruptin my meal
964834
DONT ask personal questions. \nHow much do you make?\nAre you married? \nDo you have children? (this may be ok if the subject comes up)\nWhere did you get those shoes?
284867
NO WAY!!!!\nIt is your family and you should allow them to use you home.\n\nBut if they are staying for a long period of time then you might ask them to pay you for the bills and other things of such matter.\n\nBut if frequent item distruction occurrs or they are causing you extra for things, and you ask them to stop and these things still happen then you can kick them out.\nIf they refuse then take it to the court.
366849
taking the boots off before ...
52418
Shoes don't set off alarms. If there are stolen and still have the anti-theft tag, go pay for them and deal with the legal ramifications.
578686
Lol hahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa wat a funny question!!\n\nYea I would let him in if he takes off his shoes outside my store.Lol
13344
To keep your shoes on.
552715
do you have a big problem with people brining guns into your home?  i mean, i can just ask people to take off their shoes usually and they'll leave them at the front door.  you could print one on your computer i guess.
798051
Yes.  Always bring nice gifts, beautifully wrapped.  Never wear shoes inside someone's house, and take them off neatly.  Saying 'no' outright is rude.
579951
Well, I ask all my guests and friends to remove thier shoes when they enter my home, and I don't have light carpets nor am I Asian.  Now think about this... people spit on streets and sidewalks, drunks piddle, dogs poop, and babies puke... and everybody walks through it whether they realize it or not, then want to wear thier skinking shoes into my house??? Go ahead and wear your shoes in your house, working all that into your carpet. Then get down on the floor with your boyfriend or husband, crawl around on your hands an knees, and then touch and kiss, or eat your popcorn while watching t.v.... yum.
1098582
It is a tradition. I do believe there is a justification on a more subtle level with respect to the direct contact with the surface and the transmission of ki, but I do not feel, in the least, qualified to speak on this subject.\nThe most down to earth explanation could be the Japanese tradition of taking your shoes off before going in to a home.\nAnother could be to strengthen your feet, thicken the skin and minimize the striking area while striking with the feet.
577026
it's her choice if she is uncomfortable with strangers in the house, I don't blame her. If they help while you are there with them then yeah it's fine but she shouldn't have to be there with strangers when you're not there. You may think you know these people but they may be thieves or rapist you can never be 100% sure, especially if they are desperate enough for money that they will do chores for you.
1179745
Yes.  My son does in the house.  Outside, I insist he wears shoes, even if it's his flip flops or slippers.  I'm the same way, barefoot indoors & flip flops or slippers outside.
704711
You have every right to ask the apartment maintenance and the front office to remove their shoes, or at least put on those plastic booties that carpet cleaners wear, because you are paying rent and this is your home. I surely have done it and the staff at the complex were not offended at all. Good luck.