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Posted: 12/27/2005 7:14:43 PM EDT
[#1]
Not a biggy for me, tried getting the wife and her friends to go topless inside, still no joy.
I went to quote a good size renovation job and the(asian) mother-in-law reminded the son(who owns the house) that I woul have to wear slippers any time I was working inside. I plan to start working on that quote so I can turn it in around 2025 which will be the year after I retire...  |
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Posted: 12/27/2005 7:16:06 PM EDT
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i will take my boots off if there is a damn good reason to: i.e. mud without being asked as a courtesy
otherwise, fuck you, i'll be outside if you need me same at my house. i'd just as soon you didn't track mud in but otherwise come on in |
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Posted: 12/27/2005 7:16:30 PM EDT
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I hate it. I wear shoes in my house. My cleaning lady vaccums the carper and cleans stains as necessary.
I have three cats and a big dog. Stepping on a wet "hairball" spot in your socks BLOWS ASS. When we have no animals, I may consider a no-shoes policy for my wife and myself, otherwise, no dice. |
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Posted: 12/27/2005 7:17:52 PM EDT
[#4]
we tried that in the AZ forum but they crapped all over the place anyway.
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Posted: 12/27/2005 7:52:04 PM EDT
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 Raised in Hawaii, automatic shoes off unless ok'd by host. Contracting in Portland, rarely a problem-but if I get the vibe, I'll ask the client. Western work boots make the process a little more streamlined. Keep your socks in good shape, gtg. I don't wear shoes around my own house as a rule, it does help keep the dirt outside. Of course, we wipe off the dogs" feet in the mudroom before they're in for the night, too 
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Posted: 12/27/2005 8:02:28 PM EDT
[#6]
i usually do. but dont really give a damn. wouldnt bother me if it was my house.
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Posted: 12/27/2005 8:08:44 PM EDT
[#7]
I prefer it...my darn feet need air or they sweat profusely.
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Posted: 12/27/2005 8:31:35 PM EDT
[#8]
If you come to my house, you can take'em off or leave 'em on, you are my guest.
 I think it's very rude to ask me to remove my shoes just to enter you're house. Take a deep breath and get over it.
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Posted: 12/27/2005 8:41:20 PM EDT
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I fucking HATE that shit... I understand it, but I hate it.
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Posted: 12/27/2005 8:54:33 PM EDT
[#10]
A huge +1. I had a friend in CO whose wife would have liked for everyone to take their shoes off....she went crazy with a vacuum for hours after anyone walked in with shoes. I'm generally not disrespectful, but what the hell....she should see a psychiatrist or something, or stopped inviting us over. I'm not comfortable taking my shoes off, and they're always clean before walking into a house. |
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Posted: 12/27/2005 9:01:09 PM EDT
[#11]
Where in China do you live?
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Posted: 12/27/2005 9:07:34 PM EDT
[#12]
I ask guests to go shoes off.
Hate it when my white socks get dingy (that's din-jee, not ding-ee) from walking about the house. If they wanna wear their shoes, they can shampoo my carpets. I assume the same at other people's homes unless the owner is wearing shoes. Unless it's someone I don't like, then I'll look for a fresh, steamy pile of dog crap to "step in" before knocking. hat John |
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Posted: 12/27/2005 9:21:08 PM EDT
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No shoes hell!!! Back in high school I ran down a mo fo that hit a neighbors car and left. I got a plate and a description of the car. My neighbor ended up getting his shit fixed.
A few seconds to put on shoes and the perp is probably out of sight.  |
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Posted: 12/27/2005 9:33:49 PM EDT
[#14]
you dont wear shoes in anybodys house in hawaii except mine .
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Posted: 12/27/2005 9:36:33 PM EDT
[#15]
That's actually a valid point. always being without shoes doesn't bode well if you have to escape the cozy confines of your house, either because of emergency or assault. I saw a neighbor flee a house fire one time, and came running out of the house into the 15 degree night wearing nothing but his boxers. Not cool. |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 6:10:00 AM EDT
[#16]
Or tell you to fuck off, and not come back.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 6:22:07 AM EDT
[#17]
We live on a farm. Our friends/family that do come over have the common sense to wipe their feet or remove their shoes/boots if they have something really bad on them. We don't ask people to remove their footwear before entering because we don't.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 6:23:01 AM EDT
[#18]
Kids have to take their shoes off in my house. Especially my boys.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 6:26:08 AM EDT
[#19]
Now THAT I could understand. Usually, kids don't have the common sense to check thier shoes. |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 6:38:10 AM EDT
[#20]
Don't buy white carpet then! My boss' house has white everything, and I had to go there to work on his computer a couple of times. I had to take my shoes off and walk around in socks. Very awkward and weird to pad around a house you've never been in before in your socks.
I think it's rude to take your shoes off in someone else's house unless they are a very good friend and they aren't wearing shoes either. And then only after asking if they mind. If they ask me to take them off at the door, that's different. I'll consider it an inconvenience, but I just assume they just had their carpets cleaned or something. Not that big a deal, but still a little annoying. |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:07:12 AM EDT
[#21]
+1 |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:46:46 AM EDT
[#23]
i can't stand when people tell me to take my shoes off. when i put my shoes on in the morning, i have shoes on my feet till i go to bed. if my shoes are dirty, i take them off long enough to clean them and then put them back on. i don't tell people to take their shoes off when they come to my house and i expect the same courtesy in return. if people tell me to take them off, i usually refuse until they give in.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 8:45:36 AM EDT
[#24]
"So are you Chinese or Japenese?"
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Posted: 12/28/2005 8:46:09 AM EDT
[#25]
The ever so popular double post.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 8:54:45 AM EDT
[#26]
We live on a farm, with a dirt driveway, and we are in the Oregon rainy season. Unless you levitated in, wearing your shoes in the house will make a muddy mess.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 8:55:40 AM EDT
[#27]
I hate it, and am personally offended when asked to take off my shoes. My shoes complete my outfit. I can't tell you how stupid most pants look without shoes, and you look like a slob without shoes on. It's a pet peeve of mine. How about if you're a woman in a skirt? and you're walking around with stocking feet? That's just wrong.
Unless I'm in my own house the shoes stay on. It's just freakish to have your guests walking around your house without shoes on. And for those of you who aren't aware, I don't live in Hawaii, or the Far East. |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 8:59:12 AM EDT
[#28]
This is a Working Mans house. My boots stay on.My guests comfort takes precedence over cleaning so they keep their shoes on.I own a 3 story Victorian with original hardwood floors and as much work as it is to refinish I still belive this.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 9:00:11 AM EDT
[#29]
"Shoes off" policy is weird to say the least. Are you eating off your floor? Too lazy to use a broom? If you have expensive flooring that scratches or stains easily then I may be able to understand. Other than that you are a freak.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 9:00:57 AM EDT
[#30]
I take my shoes off at other peoples house even when they don't ask and I let people keep there's on at mine.
I have pergo flooring over all the high traffic areas. |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 9:01:05 AM EDT
[#31]
Its no problem, if you have to ask people remove their shoes, then do so, and have an area in around your house inside or outside to put them.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 9:04:08 AM EDT
[#32]
I would prefer them off, but generally will not say anything- unless its messy outside or they are just covered in mud
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Posted: 12/28/2005 9:07:53 AM EDT
[#33]
+ my size 12... |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 9:12:26 AM EDT
[#34]
I care more about my guests than my floors..
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Posted: 12/28/2005 9:20:57 AM EDT
[#35]
Now that's being a good host. |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 9:23:35 AM EDT
[#36]
Wow, you people remind me of those folks I'd meet who only ate takeout since they didn't want to dirty up the kitchen by cooking in it.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 9:43:25 AM EDT
[#37]
I make my guests walk thru a de-lousing chamber.
My house, my rules, mofo. |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 9:46:59 AM EDT
[#38]
very true, without my guests I wouldn't have a reason to keep a nice looking apartment anyways |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 9:49:20 AM EDT
[#39]
We take em off at our house.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 10:47:03 AM EDT
[#40]
What he said. 
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Posted: 12/28/2005 10:52:46 AM EDT
[#41]
BIG +1 on both points. We don't wear shoes in our house. Too much crap gets drug in and ground into the carpets. And when I walk into a house where the host is shoeless, I always slip mine off as well. Just good manners. |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 10:56:28 AM EDT
[#42]
I take my shoes off when I come in becasue it's more comfortable not wearing them.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 11:03:17 AM EDT
[#43]
Even though my family does not wear shoes in the house, I would never ask my guests to do so. Many offer to do so but I would never force them to and I really don't want to smell the feet of some of my friends anyway.
But I can't understand why people would sit around in their shoes all day & night in their own homes, unless your floors are so filthy that you need to wear shoes all the time. I prefer the comfort of bare feet at home. |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 11:04:47 AM EDT
[#44]
Not even the Playboy Mansion? |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 11:11:42 AM EDT
[#45]
what is not polite about someone asking you to take your shoes off? I dont know where you guys live, but around here we have Dirt, Mud, Snow. I am also a mere mortal and have to resort to walking to the front door.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 1:45:29 PM EDT
[#46]
Went to my, at that time, future son in laws parents place for dinner. Walked in this clean but modest apartment and was met with a huge basket of , gag, slippers. My Wife, Daughter and I were politely asked to remove our shoes and install a pair of pre worn slippers big gag.
Of course, having never experienced this before, and I'm 42 by the way, I was pissed, uncomfortable, and generally miserable. Yep, my socks have holes in 'em, and I'm much more comfortable with my shoes on in someone elses house. Total BS. Vacuum the friggin' carpet when we leave. Bunch of creeps if you ask me. 
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:13:31 PM EDT
[#47]
I install for DirecTV, and I have the same policy. OSHA requires that I wear shoes when I work. If that isn't acceptable, then I can cancel their order. So far, I've only done so once, but I take enough shit at work to deal with that. I can't afford an injury. -Troy |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 8:14:31 PM EDT
[#48]
This is a hot topic that strangely is rarely discussed in polite conversation.
I almost always wear shoes; I have bony feet and my soles dont appreciate standing around barefoot or stocking feet for a long time. We have dogs, so I always have shoes on in my house. In people's houses where shoes are no-no, I abide but am usually unenthusiastic. I was at a friend's apartment one night where shoes are verboten, and ended up having to chase a misguided yoot out of the building in socks- making an already difficult situation much more so. I always wear clean shoes, and in the winter take great care in removing snow, water, dirt and everything else. At some parties, the bottoms of my shoes look cleaner than most people's feet. I'm a man of action, and that means no messing with putting on shoes or proceeding in socks when something needs to be done. |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 8:26:47 PM EDT
[#49]
Christ, I remember living on a fiberglass sailboat years ago.
if it wasn't a soft shoe, than it didn't hit my deck! I suppose that when I refinish my hardwood floors, I'll resume policy. |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 8:29:37 PM EDT
[#50]
Easier to replace/repair a floor or carpet than a friendship. I can replace my material stuff. My family and friends are forever.
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