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Removing shoes

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Couldntthinkofausername24 · 01/01/2025 22:39

Am I the arsehole for asking people to remove their shoes?

Since we bought our house in 2017 we have never allowed shoes upstairs or in the front room. In the front room we have a huge shaggy rug and the stairs and upstairs are carpeted.

Our front door opens in to the dining room which is wood floor and I had no issue with people being in their with shoes on. Fast forward to now, I have a 1 year old who picks up absolutely anything in sight, the last thing being a piece of dog shite. So now shoes are completely banned in my home and my god has this caused upset amongst folk!

We have ample space to remove and store shoes and a bench to sit down to do so.

I'm not posh or pretentious in any way but is it really such a huge deal to respect our house

Im prepared for a proper mums net roasting also

OP posts:
Couldntthinkofausername24 · 01/01/2025 22:44

WhatIDoIsEnough · 01/01/2025 22:41

Always had no shoes on in our house. Even wooden floors. It definitely makes a difference to the cleanliness.
I only know of one home I regularly visit out of our family and friends that allow shoes out of maybe 15?

We were never allowed shoes on at home when I lived with my parents so I always remove my shoes without even asking. Most of the houses I visit don't bother about shoes. I find it uncomfortable relaxing when I have them on.

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Honestlyhonay · 01/01/2025 22:43

This has been done to death on mn

Dingdongmerrilyonsigh · 01/01/2025 22:43

Your house. Your rules . Totally understand shoes off house. Can’t see the problem - I automatically take shoes off when I enter anyone’s house as that’s what I do in mine too .

WhatIDoIsEnough · 01/01/2025 22:41

Always had no shoes on in our house. Even wooden floors. It definitely makes a difference to the cleanliness.
I only know of one home I regularly visit out of our family and friends that allow shoes out of maybe 15?

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