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I think this is a question that quite depends on the weather in the place you live! In Europe, while in the northern countries (rain, snow) people usually take their shoes off, in the mediterranean countries is definitely wierd and unfrequent to see people taking their shoes off or asking other to do so. I think it is a matter of being flexible. One funny example: my boyfriend and I went to visit friends for dinner right after work with no time to go home to have a shower, etc. My boyfriend works in a quite physical job. Our friend is one of the only Spaniards I have come across who asks people to take shoes off. My boyfriend was completely ashamed because their feet really stunk... I had to ask our friend to please make an exception with him... I think it is just a matter of being tolerant and flexible. that for me is being polite, and not applying the rule no-matter-what...