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Wow, such an interesting polarization. It's hilarious to me that anyone would feel offended about being asked to take their shoes off in someone's home! As a Canadian, when I have visited people's homes in the U.S. and am instructed to leave my shoes on, it feels very strange indeed, but kind of like a guilty pleasure!

In Canada, throughout the summer bare feet are very common. It is never a thought to keep my shoes on in someone's home, I always keep my socks or bare feet presentable. Even my own mom, who needs to wear shoes at all times because of feet issues, always uses a rag to wipe off her shoes before entering someone's home, or she brings her inside pair.

Even in many schools I attended in elementary, we had to have indoor shoes to wear in the classroom and left our boots or outdoor shoes in lockers or cubbies.

I do have to say, though, if someone wore shoes in my home, as long as they weren't tracking in mud or dirt, I could care less. BUT, to track in mud or dirt is pretty rude.