Asian rules. Take them off, ffs.

All shoes off, if not, get the fuck out.

I couldn't vote because I don't take off my shoes (unless it's winter and my boots are snowy or muddy) and I do not ask anyone else to do so.
Here's the thing for me -- I usually have dogs who run in and out of the house freely. -- unless there is obvious muck. Anything people bring in is probably going to be less toxic or unappealing than dog feet..
So I have a question for those who do remove their shoes -- what do you do about animals/pets? Do you own them? If so, what do you do about them tracking in germs, etc?

In California & Alabama I never cared. Minnesota changed my mind. In the winter, it's a must. Because of that, it just becomes habit the rest of the year. I don't actually know anyone here who doesn't take off their shoes.

I didn't vote in this poll. I live in a place where it is customary to remove shoes before entering anyone's home. There are signs outside every door as a reminder, so I don't ask anyone to remove shoes, they just do. Dirty shoes stay outside, clean feet are welcome inside. (Besides, living in an apartment, shoes clunking on hard floors is inconsiderate to those living below.) It's just a matter of respect and custom here.

When I visit others, I take my cue by whether the person opening the door is wearing shoes or not. If there's a pile of shoes by the front door, I add mine, making sure I remember which slippers are mine when I leave. (We have very few stores here, so there can be several pairs of shoes/slippers all the same.) There have been times when my shoes are not where I left them, so I have to go find who has my slippers?

Sometimes I fall asleep with my shoes on

No. I don't take my shoes off nor do I ask anyone else to do so. That's nothing less than pretentious. I'm a farmboy. We don't do pretense very well.

For the past 25 years, I have had a shoe-free home. It keeps the floors much cleaner.

In the house, I wear moccasins. At night, I put my moccasins on a Peet shoe/boot dryer and warmer. Cozy and warm in the morning!

Nobody wears thier shoes in my home, including me.
The stuff you walk through every day and you want to take that into your home.. yuck!

I do out of habit but I have never asked anyone to remove their shoes. I have dogs and cats and vacuum often. My house is tidy, but old and lived in.

I keep my shoes on in my house and prefer that others do as well. I don't need them sloughing off their foot fungus all over my home.

I grew up taking my shoes off and having guest take off their shoes. When I was married, I did the same thing. Now, I still take off my shoes, but don't bother with the guest. But, I don't allow jeans on my bed. Whoever I'm dating would know the drill... LOL

Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn.

There is not achoice for don't take them off. I don't. I would at someone else's house if it looked like they did.

My son's friend did this ..and the smell was absolutely nauseatingly awful...his once white socks were black....it was so bad I gave him a clean pair of socks ..and pointed him to the bathroom with soap and a towel.I could not clear the smell for days..it lingered and was embedded in the carpet ..sounds harsh ..but sometimes you have to take the bull by the horns and confront a difficult problem.So ..the answer to this moral dilemma ..keep your shoes on please...especially if your feet stink !

I have tried this a couple of times. I failed miserably both times, but I love the idea of it.

I don't remove mine, I don't ask anyone else to, and if someone asked me to remove my shoes I'd politely decline and probably leave.

I wear shoes for warmth, for foot support (feet hurt without them), plus no one wants to worry about the state of their socks around other people. It would seem just as rude to ask other people to remove any other article of clothing in your house. The role of host is make guests feel comfortable, not self conscious. Footwear that has been stomped through mud/slush etc are a different story. If you don't want people shoes in your house, keep a box of those little over-shoe booties by the front door.

thanks for the helpful answers and your patience.. I see that I could have asked the question in a better way. Thanks so much for all the feed back and sharing. I like to take my shoes off when i come home for comfort and cleanliness.. I like others to take their shoes off., though I don't always ask people to .

I don't wear shoes at work, let alone at home. Whatever makes your feet happy is fine with me.

I do not wear shoes at home. I do not ask anyone to remove shoes. Only when my son worked at a restaurant. Leave those outside.

I live in an RV...so a little dirt makes a big mess. I take mine off, but don't require others. Then again, others typically don't enter, or just stay in the kitchen/dining area. I also spent time in Okinawa and on the mainland...so isn't that culturally weird for me anyhow.

I don’t care, shoes or no shoes. I have two dogs, so the carpet always needs a vacuum anyway.

I take off my shoes and then wear slippers around. When I go over someones house if their shoes are stacked at the door ill usually take mine off. I don't have carpet so its ok if someone were to wear shoes ?.

ok., we are at a tie so far... let's see how this vote will continue !