To expect no-outdoor-shoe households to provide slippers?

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Just that - slides, or foot covers of some kind. Of course, if you know in advance it's different, but when you turn up for the first time at someone's house to be told "please take off outdoor shoes" at the door (which is reasonable, we all get to decide what happens in our own homes), surely something should be provided rather than expect visitors to pad about in bare feet, or socks.

I always take my shoes off , without being asked, in other peoples houses. I mean, why wouldn't you?

You probably think this reflects well on you.

So you would still take them off if the owner told you not to?

If so, that’s rude towards the homeowner. I wouldn’t want anyone to take their shoes off in my home unless they are going upstairs where it’s carpeted.

It’s a pet peeve of mine when people remove their shoes without asking or they do ask and you say no, you can keep them on and they still take them off anyway. I am not going to supply slippers and there’s a reason the ground floor is a shoes-on area. I’m not going to ask and/or expect people to take off their shoes when we track whatever is on our shoes and from the pram wheels (sits in our living room) from outside regardless of the weather. Plus, with a SEN child and a clumsy 5 yo constantly dropping food bits, I rather people not be upset that they stepped in something they rather not have because they want to be in their socks. You are welcome to bring your own slippers but they’re going to get whatever has been tracked in from our shoes if it’s been raining.

if you have 6 pair slippers for guests you clearly agree there needs to be a system. Whereby clean slippers are available to your visitors, and some are in wash. In fact as I described. Fact you have 6 pair available is you accommodating guests with clean slippers on arrival. Some in wash,some clean and ready.

Well, it does. It means they're respectful of other peoples homes

I’m sure hundreds are here before me - but are you friends with the characters from Trainspotting. Wtf?!?

No, I don't want to wear other people's slippers and I'm sure other people don't want my fungal nail infection either!

They came in a set of six.

I really don't need a system. I don't have so many guests so often that six pairs aren't sufficient with the normal laundry.

Incorrect.

Respectful would be to ask the homeowner if they would prefer for them to remove their shoes. Not to assume they would.

Obviously.

I imagine @antipodeancanary works in community health or community social care. Yes, those items are routine on some HV. Ohh and I touch the seat or sofa before sitting down, they can be wet or soiled

Incorrect @MissHavishamsMouldyOldCake

You shouldn't need to ask someone whether they want you to remove your dirty shoes

Nonetheless you have 6 pair slippers and retained them from the multipack, to have a system presumably

YABU. We aren't a strictly shoes-off household, but I'd find it much odder to borrow slippers as a guest than to go barefoot or in socks (neither of which would bother me at all).

Read the thread.

Some people actively dislike other people assuming they can remove their shoes upon entering their homes.

But you think it's polite to ignore this?

Soooo respectful.

Lord. Regular laundry isn't a system...

What if you were to start removing your shoes as you came into my house and I were to say, as I would, "That's really not necessary. In fact, I'd rather you didn't, please"?

What a weird take. The poster just chucks them in the machine whenever they are used. Maybe the same pairs have been used and washed multiple times and some are still new. Maybe they are rotated by design or accident. None of that constitutes a "system". It's just doing normal washing. I chuck tea towels and clothes in the machine whenever they are used and they get washed next time. Is that a system? It's just a habit.

Six pair slippers isn’t regular either

I dont know a single friend that likes dirt from outside in their home or food all over the floor (unless theres been a special occasion/party in which case its cleared up afterwards). I like to respect the home ive worked hard for and to teach my children that too. Obviously not as easy with a SEN child (so totally understand that), but I do think children should be taught to respect their homes - take off shoes, eat at the table and clear up mess. Thats pretty simple rules that most people I know have. Who wants to live in dirt and mess from the street?

We have 8 pairs. Obviously we're insane

No. It's a one-off outlay. Still not a system.

I’m intrigued. Are they slipper socks?

Did anyone take off their shoes in their own or other peoples houses in the UK in the 1970s and 80s. I can’t recall and must go and rewatch Some Mothers Do Ave Em and The Good Life to check. Funny feeling that Richard B and Flic would be just tracking about in their wellies whilst Penelope and Gerry (mixed character / actor soz) would be in bespoke carpet slippers.

We are a relaxed shoes off household. Will only ask for shoes off if it’s really wet outside - or you’re being paid to be at my house 😉.

In answer to query about pets - we have dogs - who when it’s wet walk directly in the side door into a crate with towels. Which had the effect of (somewhat drying their feet). If it’s been muddy they will have been hosed.

But overall much less fussy about floor cleanliness since having them because … well common sense.

As a soft southerner with UFH my only dislike of shows off is having v cold in winter if your house is chilly. Only been offered house slippers once or twice and thought it was a nice thing. But CBA to do it myself

If you’re keeping on top of your laundry, emptying baskets so it’s not unmanageable, putting it away ..that’s a system
Its not magic, sheeezam and it’s all done. You systematically work through the pile, don’t let stuff build up and hang up laundry

This . I always remove my shoes regardless of whether it’s the rules or not.

I wonder if this a geographical thing. I don't think I've ever been asked to take my shoes off when entering a house. I wouldn't even think of it unless perhaps they have a cream carpet.