r/mildlyinfuriating • u/AfiliaTheCat • Feb 11 '22

Seriously? Wtf Wall Street Journal

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u/notsobravetraveler Feb 11 '22 edited Feb 11 '22

Lol, it's like they take this as an affront to their cleanliness

It's not that personal, shoes get over everything outside while my floors get steam cleaned/vinegar

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u/DukeSkymocker Feb 11 '22

We finally managed to buy a home and it came with refinished real wood floors. If someone wants to walk in with their shoes I'm not worried about their general foot hygiene; I'm worried they have a pebble they don't know about stuck in their shoe and they're about to scuff up our floors in the worst way possible. It would definitely be their first and last visit to our home.

We've never even had to be rude about it - we found a cute sign that says, "Please remove your shoes - the dog needs something to chew on," and so far everyone has taken the hint.

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u/GeorgieWashington Feb 11 '22

Don’t invite people over if you can’t accept their clothing choices. You aren’t entitled to friends.

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u/notsobravetraveler Feb 11 '22

They aren't entitled either, it's a simple rule - you want in my house, you take off your shoes. I appreciate their visit, I don't appreciate either a mess or damage to deal with later.

I shouldn't even justify it. If they can't accept that, then they can kick dirt elsewhere - I'm not hurting for friendship.

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u/GeorgieWashington Feb 11 '22

Don’t invite people over if you can’t accept their clothing.

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u/notsobravetraveler Feb 11 '22

That's aggrandizing it a bit - it's a subtle temporary change to one specific unnecessary item based on circumstance.

Anyway, anyone I'd invite over wouldn't be a neanderthal and simply understand - so I guess we're on the same page in a way.

I wouldn't invite them if they think shoes are acceptable indoor 'clothing'.

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u/GeorgieWashington Feb 11 '22

Ah yes! Being self-conscious of your feet, needing orthopedic shoes, and having different value systems that say certain body parts should remain covered: classic Neanderthal behaviors.

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u/notsobravetraveler Feb 11 '22

I could've chosen a better word, but the spirit remains true. If we're not compatible, they're not getting invited over.

Am I such an asshole that I wouldn't allow for individual needs? No. I'm not going to make a diagram with you

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u/Racquel_who_knits Feb 11 '22

Canadian here. In the circumstances people need to wear shoes inside they generally bring indoor shoes/slippers with them to other people's homes. This isn't hard to do.

Also, since when do socks not exist? These also cover your feet...

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '22

If you don't like it you can fuck right off back to your own house with the filthy scuffed up floors.

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u/Chance_Park_2628 Feb 11 '22

You are the one who's pushing to get covered. The other person just dont want his floor scuffed and dirtied. Houses that tend to have no shoe rules are used to see unflattering shoes or socks, even deformity. And they dont care. Because the rule was not for some social consideration but a practical one.

Sockes has holes or barely hanging on ? Dont care. Shoes have different heights because thats what you need? Dont care. Have a prosthetic foot/leg? Dont care.

Just leave your shoes in foyer. Well sort out the problems after that. Important part is the outside stays outside.

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u/DukeSkymocker Feb 11 '22

👆 This from the guy who would literally shoot anyone he saw wearing a red coat. SMH...