In a large number of countries around the world, it’s commonplace to remove shoes when inside the house and it can even be ...

Inquiring minds on social media want to know if homeowners and renters enforce a shoes-off policy for guests as people debate how hygienic the household rule really is, and whether it can create ...

When it comes to the great shoes on/shoes off debate, "Ask Amy" advice columnist Amy Dickinson knows where she stands: Shoes on. Dickinson, who grew up on a dairy farm, lives in the Finger Lakes ...

If you see pairs of shoes stacked up at the doorstep, that’s a signal that you should probably take yours off, too. If you’re unsure, ask the host if they have a preference.

You probably clean your shoes if you step in something muddy or disgusting (please pick up after your dog!). But when you get home, do you always de-shoe at the door?. Plenty of people don't.

Taking your shoes off before entering a home is a sign of respect in many cultures. In other households, it’s just a way to reduce the ick factor of traipsing in whatever germs and grime you ...

Leri told Marymount Manhattan that the new research could prompt a change in daily habits — like taking off shoes when they enter their home before they track bacteria indoors. You can read the ...

Experts answer: Should you take off your shoes when visiting someone else’s home? Shutterstock “From the guest’s perspective, it’s important to respect your host’s wishes,” she said.