NintendoTogepi
Noble Pacifist
Weird...I mean, I don't know a single person in real life who does that...
...our carpets would be so dirty if we did that.
...our carpets would be so dirty if we did that.
Why do people always wear shoes in their house on TV shows?
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I know a few people who do it. Normally its if they have pets or something that could really mess up the carpet.
It all depends on culture, really. Indian people never do it (unless they're 5th generation Americanized homogenous Indians). The Chinese people I know usually wear slippers, but not full-blown shoes, and only on hardwood to prevent slipping and stuff.
It all depends on culture, really. Indian people never do it (unless they're 5th generation Americanized homogenous Indians). The Chinese people I know usually wear slippers, but not full-blown shoes, and only on hardwood to prevent slipping and stuff.
You need to quit watching TV ... and get back to gaming.
Interesting point though -- obviously it's because it's a show with actors who trample around repeatedly filming, not to mention writers who aren't that bright (especially these days).
Interesting point though -- obviously it's because it's a show with actors who trample around repeatedly filming, not to mention writers who aren't that bright (especially these days).
Swedishguy
Deity
I always assumed it was an American tradition or something like that.
BasketCase
Username sez it all
Wearing shoes indoors is an absolute necessity for me.
Why? Because ten days after I got Guitar Hero 3, the controller got zapped by static electricity and it took two weeks to replace it. I have to wear shoes indoors in order to hop up on stage and put the shred down on people.
Why? Because ten days after I got Guitar Hero 3, the controller got zapped by static electricity and it took two weeks to replace it. I have to wear shoes indoors in order to hop up on stage and put the shred down on people.
Ziggy Stardust
Absolutely Sane
I always wear shoes in the house. Never figured anyone would find that odd.
Dirty Carpets? Try having 3 cats.
Dirty Carpets? Try having 3 cats.
Swedishguy
Deity
You've never considered wearing shoes indoors is unhygenic? Most Swedes would be offended if you wore shoes in their house.
Ziggy Stardust
Absolutely Sane
Most Swedes would beg me to put my shoes back on. Trust me on this one. This whole hygenic hype is over the top. A little dirt on the carpet won't kill you.
I always wear socks and only put on shoes when I'm going out. But when I come home I usually leave my shoes on unless my feet are sore or somethng then I take them off. I also always wear shoes while at someone elses houses unless explicitly asked to do otherwise.
Going anywhere outside of my own house without shoes just seems downright wrong to me, not to mention unsafe.
Going anywhere outside of my own house without shoes just seems downright wrong to me, not to mention unsafe.
Swedishguy
Deity
Why would I trust you on this one?
Gilder
Deity
The only reason I would kick off my shoes is if I'm not going anywhere for the rest of the day, or if I feel like relaxing.
Hygenics? Clean carpets? Psshaw, the house is mostly hardwood, anyway.
Hygenics? Clean carpets? Psshaw, the house is mostly hardwood, anyway.
Ziggy Stardust
Absolutely Sane
Give me one motivation I could have to try to trick you into believing I have smelly feet.
Swedishguy
Deity
Give me one motivation I should let you into my house.
Rambuchan
The Funky President
Onset health and safety.
Do you really think it is writers who stipulate that shoes have to be worn? Yeah, major dramatic significance...
[edit] And I've got to say, this has been one of the most inane subjects for a thread in ages. Bloody good work!
Ziggy Stardust
Absolutely Sane
I sell vacuumcleaners.
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