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I try to respect the wishes of the host, but I personally tend to opt for letting the guest do what they feel most comfortable with. It's such a cultural issue - in Asian cultures, the no shoes indoors is very strict and offensive if not adhered to. In the West (not just the US), I think shoes are more accepted indoors.

Personally I prefer shoes, not only does it make my feet feel better, but I keep them respectably clean before entering a home - and some people do consider their shoes as part of their outfit.

I've been to enough get togethers, where I'm sorry, there have been a few guests who have had their feet marinating all day in their shoes, and they had to take them off and wander all over the house leaving a scent trail. I think I'd rather have a little mud in the house than someones personal funk that can take a while to clear.