Whether to force guests to take off their shoes at the entrance and whether to offer them slippers, this is how to proceed

Take off your shoes or not take off? A question that arises from time to time for each person. Today's edition. "Site" I wanted to know what the etiquette says about slippers. Is it appropriate to take off your shoes when you come to visit, and should the owner worry about having home slippers for his guests?



These issues in the rules of etiquette remain completely unresolved. But rules are rules, and life is different. Therefore, you need to think about this issue before coming to visit, so as not to fall into the dirt face.



Of course, removing street shoes at home has many more benefits. First of all, it’s hygienic because there are so many different bacteria and microbes on our shoes. It is especially important to take off your shoes if there are small children or pets in the house.

Secondly, the weather outside is not always sunny and dry. Therefore, entering the house, we bring dirt, sand, dust and moisture on our shoes. And there is no mistress who likes dirty marks on the floor or carpet.



In addition, moisture contributes to the rapid destruction of floor coverings and the floor becomes unusable ahead of time. And walking on the wet floor is dangerous to health - you can easily slip and fall. Especially if the floor is lined with tiles.

As for etiquette rules, then you need to look at the event to which guests are invited. If this is an elegant party, then guests in home slippers will look ridiculous. If guests come in evening dresses and strict suits, then it goes without saying that they should stay in the shoes they came in. Because such shoes serve as an addition to the overall image. So to participate in such events, it is worth thinking about replaceable shoes that will fit into the concept of your outfit.



If the event resembles home gatherings and guests came in comfortable clothes, then in such cases the owner of the house should worry about home slippers. Many homes have whole sets of guest slippers that take up little space and eat in sufficient quantity.



If you come to visit and do not know how to behave with shoes, then you should focus on the owner of the house. If you are invited to enter the house immediately, then most likely you do not need to take off your shoes. But if the owner of the house, inviting you to enter, takes a waiting pause near the entrance, then you need to take off your shoes. Also, you can always ask where to get home slippers.



Our mentality is to take off your shoes as soon as you enter the house. Therefore, in most families there is no difficulty with home shoes. Guests, as a rule, at the entrance is already waiting for a cozy pair of slippers. And even official events often flow into friendly relaxed gatherings at the table.

How is it in your family to welcome guests? Do you have a pair of shoes for friends or acquaintances? Share in the comments the foundations of your family.