Am I being too fussy

We ve had a number of threads about this in the past and it always seems divided down the middle
I ve never been asked to take my shoes off and I ve never asked anyone to do so
But that’s just me

Can you provide slippers? Or shoe protectors
Some people find it hard to physically remove lace up shoes or boots.
An alternative would to only invite him into a part of the house without carpets.

Your house, your rules. I don’t have carpets anymore, downstairs , so I really dont mind.

Yes, I fear you are being Hyacinth Bouquet.

I feel like you GrannyIvy, but I’m often too embarrassed to ask people to remove their shoes, but hope they’ll do so anyway. Some do, some don’t.

I think it is a drag unless it’s a farm yard or similar, or anything offensive and damaging.
I just would not have a plain light coloured carpet on entrance and have very good doormats outside and inside.

It is just about acceptable to remove footwear if there is ..(a) a suitable place for to sit- but still tricky if there’s more than one visitor… what do they do form a queue outside?

And (b) I just hate slippers with day wear, so would it mean carrying shoe protectors- although I suppose that’s not a bad idea actually since I don’t do heals these days.

I don’t have carpets downstairs so no I don’t ask people to remove shoes . My AC and myself remove our shoes but then we have slippers in a cupboard by the front door .
As for trades people , it’s a health and safety thing to keep their shoes/boots on, so most have shoe protectors with them .

I don’t have carpets either, so much easier to keep hard floors clean.

All trades automatically take their shoes off down here in the SE, and so do my friends.. it just seems to be common practise

I don't ask anyone to remove their shoes, some do some don't. I know the people who like you to remove your shoes and happily do so. What does amuse me somewhat though, is I should remove my shoes because they've been in contact with dirty pavements etc but the family dog who has also walked the same pavements is allowed in with no worries about what his/her paws are bringing in!

Do you remove your shoes when you walk on a cinema or theatre carpet?
When you enter a carpeted corridor in offices or public buildings?
When you enter an hotel or hospital?
When you enter a shop?
Why are public spaces different?

Taking shoes off is common practise around here. I have one friend who really doesn't like to do so and she carries shoe protectors with her in her handbag.

Having said that it doesn't bother me all that much so if someone had difficulty doing so it wouldn't be a problem.

For me the comfort of my guests is more important than flooring, and I would never ask anyone to take their shoes off.
Trades automatically kick them off or put on protectors here.

I hate being asked to remove my shoes as they are part of my outfit, and I feel most uncomfortable without them on.

I don't expect people to remove their shoes , some people have great difficulty doing that . A chair always helps. I am happy to remove my shoes in someone's house if that is their expectation. Although if I am aware of this I would take comfy indoor only shoes, as I am uncomfortable walking without some form of support!

I cannot physically remove my shoes without sitting down and for comfort, I would have to bring my slippers so I will not do it.

Many years ago I was helping a friend buy a house. One house we went to had hard floors which were dusty so I refused to do it saying I could not walk without my shoes on.

Yes, you are.
Workmen generally bring shoe protectors but I would find it insulting to ask any visitor to remove their shoes.

Perhaps we need to move to Germany. At a lecture I recently attended we were told that people take their slippers with them if they go visiting friends.
You can visit me and keep your shoes on.

I take indoor shoes or slippers when I visit DS#1 or DS#3. Both have light coloured carpets but I hate having cold feet.

I do feel guilty that’s why I posted. With me it is my OCD kicking in on keeping everything clean and hygienic I think. Thank you for all your comments. I have wood flooring through hallway and kitchen dinner so only lounge carpet I protect. I am neurotic about washing floors if any outdoor footwear goes on it though. I don’t have a dog or any pets. I know I’m a nightmare 🙈

Personally I think it is rather rude to ask anyone to remove their shoes before entering my house. Most people would wipe their shoes on the door mat before coming in, and most workmen take their shoes off without any prompting.

I struggle to wear out door shoes in other peoples houses always take my outdoor shoes off and take slippers. So worried about making their home dirty!

I'm on the fence here.

It is your home, and you'll be the one cleaning it up if someone walks something horrible into your carpet.

On the other hand...

I’m grateful most of my friends and family accept me and my funny ways and still want to visit me….

In Sweden and Germany it would be regarded aa bad manners not to take off outer shoes. We always do it, and most here take off theirs without even thinking about it. When my husband was having a heart bypass, shoe protectors were worn in corridors and wards. Makes sense to me!