Is it rude to be barefoot as a guest?

[Anonymous]

When I'm invited to someone's house they usually ask the guest to remove shoes. I think hosts expect everybody to wear socks so I don't feel comfortable being barefoot. Maybe I'm making a big deal.

[CrimsonAngel09]

I'm the type that asks. Even if I've known my best friend for nearly 20 years, I wear my shoes in her house. Most of the time she says I'm welcome to take them off, and sometimes I'll ask her permission if I can.

Still says yes. Even if I myself don't wear socks either.

[DubiousIntentions]

What you can do is provide everyone with a pair of socks / sockettes with the rubber tread on the bottom, to wear when they come over. It may cost you a little money, but it is cheaper than a deep carpet cleaning if someone comes in with dog doo on their shoes.

[RespectfulGuy]

I Asia, it's just the opposite - rude to wear shoe into the house. Bare foot is acceptable. Socks is ok.

[Fireguy17]

No, we have people take their shoes off when they come over.
The house also stays cleaner.

[kylee2437]

I think it’s weird to care. That guest is comfortable with your house enough to do that and that should make you happy.

[Billlewis]

No, I don't think so.

[lujeucau]

I don't like barefoot people