So 'ive seen many shows like Family Guy, American Dad and the Simpons wher they make fun of the japanese for always taking their shoes off indoors. Well, i'm swedish and we also take off our shoes so i have to ask: Why is this so weird to you americans? When you walk around outside your shoes get dirty so why not take them off before you go inside instead of dragging all that filth inside? Do you just enjoy cleaning the house or what?
Take off your shoes!
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That's what annoys me in American TV shows, when characters are sitting cross-legged on beds/sofas with their shoes on. It totally breaks immersion.
I'm confused as this as well and this is coming from an American who takes his shoes off in other American's houses.
Maybe its a city thing or something.
Maybe its a city thing or something.
I don't wear shoes in my house, but it just seems rude to me to take your shoes of in someone elses, unless they specifically ask you to. Like you own the place, or something.
I'm Irish and when I am at home I never wear my shoes though I sometimes wear slippers. In another person's home though I keep them on unless I know them well. I sure as shit am not putting my feet on furniture with or without shoes in anyone elses home.
I think it was in the sushi bar restaurant. Thinking about it now though that is the only other episode where japanese things are central (Ignoring Mr. Sparkler).baseracer said:
well I'm Danish and i freaking hate when people ask me to take off my shoes, first of all there's the foot odour, my feet don't always smell lemon fresh and its really uncomfortable knowing that you are making everyone else uncomfortable, secondly there's something intimate about it, for some people its a small thing but for others like myself it feels weird taking off your shoes around people you don't know very well and i myself like wearing shoes, even when i'm just at home i always wear shoes until i go to sleep.
and really, its so annoying when people ask you to do something you normally wouldn't when you enter their home, like using a coaster, being quiet, not to eat meat (i'm vegetarian myself but c'mon) heck once me and another guy where asked to change cloth (we could borrow some from her father or older brother) and putting on deodorant, not because we had just run a marathon and was covered in sweat, no it was because we where both smoker and she had just aired out the apartment (had a window open for 40min) , if you are that set in your ways or so afraid of people doing something you don't like, then don't ask people over to your apartment, ask them to meet you at a bar or something.
And before someone yells at me, there are situations where its common courtesy, if its muddy outside then of cause you take off your shoes, if its your coffee table is a antique heritage naturally i will use a coaster, but if its dry outside and your coffee table is 5 years old and from ikea then take it easy, or dont invite smokers.
and really, its so annoying when people ask you to do something you normally wouldn't when you enter their home, like using a coaster, being quiet, not to eat meat (i'm vegetarian myself but c'mon) heck once me and another guy where asked to change cloth (we could borrow some from her father or older brother) and putting on deodorant, not because we had just run a marathon and was covered in sweat, no it was because we where both smoker and she had just aired out the apartment (had a window open for 40min) , if you are that set in your ways or so afraid of people doing something you don't like, then don't ask people over to your apartment, ask them to meet you at a bar or something.
And before someone yells at me, there are situations where its common courtesy, if its muddy outside then of cause you take off your shoes, if its your coffee table is a antique heritage naturally i will use a coaster, but if its dry outside and your coffee table is 5 years old and from ikea then take it easy, or dont invite smokers.
I don't like wearing shoes at all, really. I like Summer because I don't really have to unless I'm leaving my property. EW, dirty hippie!
Hm.. I find it weird when I go to someone's house and they tell you not to bother taking your shoes off. OOH! Or if they have a separate pair that they wear indoors. What the hell? Free yourself, man! Generally, you take your shoes off indoors - the Simpsons, Griffins and Smiths need to realize this. Marge, Lois and Francine would probably have to vacuum a lot less.
Hm.. I find it weird when I go to someone's house and they tell you not to bother taking your shoes off. OOH! Or if they have a separate pair that they wear indoors. What the hell? Free yourself, man! Generally, you take your shoes off indoors - the Simpsons, Griffins and Smiths need to realize this. Marge, Lois and Francine would probably have to vacuum a lot less.
There are still heavy things like books at home. Won't somebody think of the toes?Kaboose the Moose said:
I take my shoes off when I feel like it, I think the TV shows are more looking at the take shoes off as soon as you get to the door, rather than your room or whatnot.
I take my shoes off at my own or close friends houses. Not otherwise, that's slightly odd to me.
I don't wear shoes inside when I'm at home or with family (Aunt or Uncle's house). I do usually keep my shoes on if I'm at a friend's house, unless they ask me to take them off, or specifically tell me I can take them off if I want to.
It's true there are uses for it while at home but unless one is moving heavy things for the entire duration they are at home I don't really see how someone can make shoes a 24/7 domestic deal.2fish said:
The toes need to breath..