Why do Western people wear shoes in their house?

Some Canadians here claim we never wear our shoes inside. Not true. Myself, and most of my friends and family do, all the time. There are exceptions, of course. Wet, muddy, stepped-in-something? Take 'em off. read more

When you have a party, expect that people will wear their shoes (Unless there is a snow, then maybe you should have a place for boots and such so people can park their wet things.) If you have a carpet. expect to clean it after. But many people have hardwood floors that are easily kept clean. read more

Exactly. 2. I know some older people who have been told to wear shoes indoors to cut down on back pain and other issues. 3. read more