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It is amazing that this is such a huge debate, but it did make me think about the whole shoe thing. I am Canadian too, and I honestly have never thought about not taking my shoes off in someone's home. I don't know if it's cultural, or regional, or just a coincidence. It feels like it would be presumption to remain shoed on someone's lovely floor. On the other hand, I've never been to the kind of party where shoes would be an issue.

Thinking about it, I don't think I'd want to go to or host a "shoes on" kind of party (Hallowe'en excepted, naturally). I like things mellow. Any of the invitees to a party I hosted would happily have a few drinks while curled up in one of the many throw blankets on my couch, frequently with a cat on their lap. That's just the kind of gathering I like.

That's not to say I wouldn't happily welcome in a guest that felt the need or desire to keep their shoes on... What good are awesome shoes if they just sit by the door?