tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post5627855964524344684..comments2024-03-06T18:58:46.341-04:00Comments on Miss Janice: How Dirty Are Your Shoes?Miss Janicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377628628771558672noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-53357978344569139492013-07-20T03:13:52.832-04:002013-07-20T03:13:52.832-04:00I have several persian carpets in the house, some ...I have several persian carpets in the house, some silk ones...and I live in the desert, where there is too much sand around! I do like the idea of having guests removing their shoes and i am looking for this sign.<br />I am also leaving a basket of slippers by the door, in case someone wants to wear them.<br />Inaiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118203961918923458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-48781766309602815622009-08-05T21:26:34.084-04:002009-08-05T21:26:34.084-04:00Totally agree with you on this! And PS- that is pr...Totally agree with you on this! And PS- that is prob one of my fave satc episodes! I love how Carrie gets her shoes back, and they way she got them! ;)Jennifer @ Her Southern Charmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12070193885616991960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-1709832806021849192009-07-29T08:13:59.439-04:002009-07-29T08:13:59.439-04:00I found this interesting as it is just accepted wi...I found this interesting as it is just accepted without question that upon entering a home you remove your shoes at the door here. <br />I remember watching a show on real estate in Hawaii and the agent had explained to the couple buying that it is expected to remove your shoes upon entering a home, I thought, "Why in the world would you leave your shoes ON?” <br />I honestly did not realize there was a difference, and that it would be acceptable 'over the border'.House Elfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989364066332333669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-38275626334919982662009-07-19T14:08:05.489-04:002009-07-19T14:08:05.489-04:00This is such a great topic Miss Janice, it's f...This is such a great topic Miss Janice, it's fascinating to see the responses. We would never ask, and would resort to building a barrier of sodden shoes, boots before doing so, but it's also obvious when there are shoes at the door what the expectations are. <br /><br />Fortunately we haven't yet encountered this dilemma in its most extreme form. <br /><br /><br />May you enjoy a splendid week!<br />tpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-8312185629766308732009-07-19T13:56:49.344-04:002009-07-19T13:56:49.344-04:00I'll just quit wearing shoes ever. :)I'll just quit wearing shoes ever. :)Teresa Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10068738413182541822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-76264763004022869402009-07-16T09:11:03.129-04:002009-07-16T09:11:03.129-04:00Miss Janice, I never ask anyone to remove their sh...Miss Janice, I never ask anyone to remove their shoes, but I always leave a pair sitting next to the door...my thinking is...if they see mine sitting there, then maybe they will think to take theirs off...Now, my family..well, they know they better remove the shoes... ;) We never where them in the house! My main reason for taking off the shoes is cleaning...some people never clean there shoes and when they walk across my hardwood, I can see every shoe print...OH that drives me crazy, and I have to clean the floors when they leave. <br />I would never a word to anyone about their shoes, and especially older people, my mom is afraid of falling on my hardwood, she always says my wood is slick as a ribbon, so she feels better leaving her shoes on, I also have a elderly neighbor and when she visits she leaves on her shoes...that's fine because I would just die if anyone ever fell.<br />Now, When I go to someones house I always remove my shoes, or at least ask about it! <br /> NancyNancy Rosalinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13665685853313297243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-29447430993746127942009-07-15T17:01:05.011-04:002009-07-15T17:01:05.011-04:00Hello Miss Janice,this is an interesting topic and...Hello Miss Janice,this is an interesting topic and i learn so much from your posts.I live in India and it is very dusty/dirty on the streets and this practice is quite common, i don't like this but always remove my shoes when asked to.There are many times when after I've removed my shoes I've had to walk on not so clean floors.What's the right way?Historical sites with charminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184298911832518611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-17406509146781169372009-07-15T16:20:46.918-04:002009-07-15T16:20:46.918-04:00I think we just need to exercise good judgment and...I think we just need to exercise good judgment and understanding all around. <br /><br />If you are going to someone's home and you know that <i>culturally</i> shoe removal could be an issue, then be prepared to either 1. remove your shoes 2. explain why you can't or 3. carry disposable slip on shoe 'booties' that some repair men wear now. <br /><br />However, I think it's best to not ask people to remove their shoes. They likely have a good reason to not remove their shoes and asking them could cause great embarrassment. No one would want to have to explain to a hostess within earshot of party guests that they have foot fungus.<br /><br />Diabetics need to protect their feet. Athlete's foot and nail fungus are highly communicable. Foot odor is embarrassing. Foot deformities like hammertoes, bunions and corns are painful. Orthotics need to be worn inside shoes. I'm sure there are many other reasons.<br /><br />Some people would be doing others a greater kindness by leaving their shoes ON! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-72683288758666304662009-07-15T11:07:27.369-04:002009-07-15T11:07:27.369-04:00I feel awkward asking anyone to remove their shoes...I feel awkward asking anyone to remove their shoes but I do say "Oh just wipe your feet and come on in." Some have offered to remove them but I don't require it. <br />Have a great day today.A Hint of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350273064901061247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-85299407240300396772009-07-14T14:43:31.290-04:002009-07-14T14:43:31.290-04:00Unless it is for a cultural reason, I do not agree...Unless it is for a cultural reason, I do not agree with asking people to take their shoes off to enter your home. I would never do that in my own home. That being said, if someone requests this to be done I will not make a stink about it and cause a scene but I would not be happy or comfortable.Meg https://www.blogger.com/profile/03364724081868365118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-54510887148869890902009-07-14T08:29:34.175-04:002009-07-14T08:29:34.175-04:00Very interesting post, Miss Janice. I remember th...Very interesting post, Miss Janice. I remember that segment on GMA. Congrats to you!<br /><br />I would never ask friends/guests to remove their shoes in their homes and don't like doing so in other homes.<br /><br />My one exception (and this was very hard for me)..I do ask my customers to remove shoes when I have my big seasonal shoes. It's because I have a lot of wood and well over 100 people are coming in and out. I do provide booties.Designs on 47th Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14271738835222534908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-32120915415359724352009-07-14T03:09:12.586-04:002009-07-14T03:09:12.586-04:00Thanks for bringing up this subject. I have an who...Thanks for bringing up this subject. I have an whole blog on it: <a href="http://shoesoffatthedoorplease.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Shoes Off at the Door, Please</a>You might want to take a look.Matthew Celestinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02874430461346560520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-47159003201436197772009-07-14T01:02:36.953-04:002009-07-14T01:02:36.953-04:00I would NOT ask my guests to take off their shoes....I would NOT ask my guests to take off their shoes.It's almost like asking someone to disrobe.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653167953996361152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-87294270514695203522009-07-13T21:50:52.916-04:002009-07-13T21:50:52.916-04:00We went to a Christmas party a number of years ago...We went to a Christmas party a number of years ago at the home of one of Hank's co-workers and everyone was asked to take off his or her shoes...it was an OCD thing on the part of her husband. He also couldn't "rest" unless all of the light switches a room were all flipped up or all flipped down.<br /><br />I wouldn't ever ask folks to take off their shoes at our house.Belle (from Life of a...)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17948665147630448055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-21188361274337772512009-07-13T20:43:23.615-04:002009-07-13T20:43:23.615-04:00Love you being interview by GMA! I myself do not a...Love you being interview by GMA! I myself do not ask guest to remove their shoes. I have been to homes where they are barefoot, and ask where can I put my shoes. Now Family, different matter! I live in the country and no cement around. I had my family trained to leave shoes at the door, My grandchildren always do! Their parents never do, so I have grass all the time! Too much to clean up! I need to retrain my family! Now living in the city we never took off our shoes.Lady Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533249224991345863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-1722690317106497612009-07-13T17:01:49.184-04:002009-07-13T17:01:49.184-04:00We typically do not ask first-timers to remove the...We typically do not ask first-timers to remove their shoes or those who do not frequent our home often. However, we would like for people to remove their shoes for the reasons of keeping our carpet clean and big fact that we do have three small children who play on the floor.<br /><br />After living in Japan for 8 years, the custom of removing shoes has become habitual for us so when we enter someone elses home and do so, we get strange looks for a moment. They of course say that we do not have to do that, but for us it's our way of showing respect for their home.<br /><br />Taking my shoes off at someone's home is also a compliment, it's my way of saying I'm comfortable as I would assume the same for someone who did the same in my home without me asking.<br /><br />smooches,<br />LarieLarie Carlice Proverbs 27:19https://www.blogger.com/profile/01979040461575715284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-19979683729803209522009-07-13T14:45:52.738-04:002009-07-13T14:45:52.738-04:00I would never ask my guests to remove their shoes....I would never ask my guests to remove their shoes. You are right - etiquette is about making your guests feel comfortable. <br /><br />I also agree with Elaine in the above post, that as ladies our shoes are part of the outfit and you completely ruin the outfit if you have to take off your shoes.Kathie Truitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112414357583203795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-34355169194794967992009-07-13T14:04:52.310-04:002009-07-13T14:04:52.310-04:00Interesting post. I would NEVER ask someone to re...Interesting post. I would NEVER ask someone to remove their shoes. Actually, one of my many peeves is foot related. I can't stand seeing adults walk barefoot. I am easily disgusted by hideous feet - bunions, hammertoes, cracked heels, fungus, hair, etc. really send me over the edge. If you have foot odor, I have the right to Fabreeze you.tintarosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843623674850074812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-14505478755823415522009-07-13T09:08:58.998-04:002009-07-13T09:08:58.998-04:00I don't ask people to take their shoes off. It...I don't ask people to take their shoes off. It's about your guests comfort, not yours! I was once asked to take my shoes off while the hostess slipped into a pair of cozy Uggs... and I spent the evening with freezing tootsies. We left early because I was so cold!Brown Eyed Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03384753440440760853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-49489415265086610832009-07-13T02:16:05.151-04:002009-07-13T02:16:05.151-04:00I don't like yuck, so we take our shoes off an...I don't like yuck, so we take our shoes off and have special homes for them at each door. However, I don't ask my guest to do the same. Many have asked if I want them to take their shoes off and I tell them to do what is comfortable to them. How neat that you got that interview!Sit A Spellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365053673515336007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-71129790071309026972009-07-13T00:35:55.076-04:002009-07-13T00:35:55.076-04:00I would not ask a guest to remove their shoes. If ...I would not ask a guest to remove their shoes. If it was an extremely casual function, I might let them know it would be okay if they removed their shoes,if they felt the urge to, and where they could place said shoes. <br /><br />We all know what is potentially on the outside of the shoe, but a lot of times would really be happier not knowing what is on the inside of the shoe. I have met people whose odiferous tootsies could clear a room and how would we deal with that, oh my! Nonetheless, at my house one would be welcome to shuck their shoes or leave them on, whatever would make them the most comfortable.<br /><br />I loved your response to the interview. Wonderful!<br />ValerieNanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16847280841633303930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-32004604335406290622009-07-13T00:21:32.588-04:002009-07-13T00:21:32.588-04:00I would only ask them to remove their shoes if I h...I would only ask them to remove their shoes if I had the nicest, plushiest, white/light colored carpeting. Otherwise, I don't want to see anybody nasty, old, (perhaps even smelly or dirty) feet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11295095869228184404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-21110410344629326482009-07-12T23:39:43.329-04:002009-07-12T23:39:43.329-04:00Cool interview Miss Janice. I only started thinki...Cool interview Miss Janice. I only started thinking about taking shoes of at the door when my son was in the hospital last year and the nurse told us to be sure and take our shoes off when we got home and to disinfect them. Now I'm a bit overly cautious about it but have yet to ask a guest to remove their shoes. It just does not seem very hospitable.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258220992143729989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-22222512936260594142009-07-12T23:32:03.323-04:002009-07-12T23:32:03.323-04:00My all time FAVORITE show is S&TC!
That episod...My all time FAVORITE show is S&TC!<br />That episode was the best. LOL!<br /><br />We do take our shoes off before entering our home. We use our garage entrance so it's not a problem as to where to place them. It has a small brick stairway leading inside so they get lined up<br />and stay neat.<br /><br />I haven't quite figured out how to ask our guests to remove them though. I feel a bit funny asking. I have such terrible allergies I really need to start ASAP. <br /><br />Have a blessed evening.<br />~Melissa :)Melissa Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112514946365838427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-7829996912495294782009-07-12T22:04:34.890-04:002009-07-12T22:04:34.890-04:00I never ask guests to remove their shoes! I would...I never ask guests to remove their shoes! I would much rather have them tracking in dirt than discover a set of toesies crying out for a pedicure! Or worse- smelly feet! <br /><br />Please keep your shoes on! <br /><br />(I love how Carrie "registered" at Manolo in that episode! Why didn't I think of that????;)<br /><br />xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com