Am I being too fussy

We were bought up to feel that slippers outside of the bedroom were frowned on.
Indoor shoes were the answer,but visitors would never be asked to remove their shoes. That would be seen as very rude.

Here in NZ people always ask if you would like shoes off. Children come in and automatically remove shoes. I was surprised when we first came to live here, it always seemed a bit odd as when you dress your shoes are part of your outfit. We don’t expect shoes to be taken off as we have hard floors.
However after buying a Dyson laser vacuum cleaner that shows all the dust and dirt on your floor I now realise how much dirt comes in with shoes!

I severely and permanently injured my right foot 2 years ago because I was walking barefoot through my kitchen and caught it on a footstool. Now, I'm afraid to walk without birkenstock sandals or clogs on. None of my sneakers, boots or sporting shoes fit that foot anymore. I can feel off balance without support on my feet now. Some folks have one foot shorter than the other and wear orthotics. Some have diabetes and should protect their feet at all costs. In my case it has nothing to do with dirt but what is good for my feet and balance. Cold feet s**k too. But.... it is your house.

I'd have to take my own slippers, I think, because I can't stand being barefoot. (I don't wear socks or tights)

It seems like a big palava to me, though I can understand why people want to protect their home from mud, or worse.

Huia that doesn’t always apply. We didn’t offer/we’re not asked to remove shoes and other visitors invited round to meet us, just came in without removing theirs.

I came from an Asian country, we do not wear shoes in our house only slippers. Shoes are all left in the porch. Same with my daughter’s house.

When we have visitors, I do not insist that they took their shoes off because it is not the British culture to take shoes off before entering a house.

It is not the mud I am concern about. It’s the dogs poo on the pavement. You can accidently step into them and drag it into the house with your shoes.

It's a no shoes zone in my home. I even have a jokey sign on my door to remind people.

I agree with GrannyIvy. I was brought up (50's/60's) to take my shoes off when I went in the house. Carpets are expensive to replace and are never quite the same if cleaned.
I always take mine off when I go to my friends houses too and I do ask workmen or visitors if they will take off their shoes - I bought some shoe covers for workmen and offer them if they prefer. It's only the living room and stairs, I have laminate in the kitchen, conservatory and dining room so don't mind as much there. If I know a workman is coming at the carpet end I often put old sheets down to protect the floor.
I don't think it's rude to ask so don't feel guilty it's your house.
Was a bit cross the other day (although didn't say anything) the husband of my friend called to do a small job for me. I always take my shoes off when I go to her house (hers is always immaculate - unlike mine - and they take their shoes off )so expected he would do the same but he just marched straight in.

I’m afraid it would deter me from visiting anyone f I had to take my shoes off when entering a house.

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My children and families when visiting take their shoes off because that is what they do at home. I do not ask anyone to remove their shoes, we have a door mat inside and out to wipe feet on. My husband would not remove his shoes either he has suffered with OCD for many years and no way would he walk on anyones floor without his shoes, for some people there could be medical reasons for not removing shoes.

It's your house. You don't want outdoor shoes worn indoors. People take shoes off. Simple. Your friend who forgets? don't let them through the door before their shoes are off (put a mat outside for them to stand on) It's not a hard thing to remember even if you don't do it at home.Disrespectful.

When I worked as a Home Care Worker, one lady asked us to remove our shoes as she'd had new carpets. We were unable to do that (unsafe, particularly as we were using a hoist), but wore shoe protectors

Before I enter someone's house I always ask them if they want me to take my shoes off and I'm very happy to do so if they want me too.

I fully agree with you, you have a lovely house so you want to keep it clean and tidy!

I would never ask someone to take of their shoes 👞 on entering our home. But then I hate fitted carpets though did relent to having the bedrooms fitted
Throughout the rest we have flag stones and wooden floors with rugs on which can easily be cleaned several times a year. Great for us coming in from the garden and muddy dogs.