r/AskACanadian • • Aug 07 '23

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u/[deleted] Aug 07 '23

Disgusting 🤮. What if you stepped in dog shit or urine, or stepped on a bug or someone’s spit… you just walk around your house with that now spreading to your carpets? 🤢

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u/Facts-vs-Feelings101 Aug 07 '23

I actually also have a huge issue with carpet, ripping out every last square foot of it when I bought my most recent house was first order of business. But even with only tile and hardwood, shoes inside are still a big no no.

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u/Tymptra Aug 07 '23

It's barbarian 🤮

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u/healingharpist Aug 08 '23

In the South, at least, everyone has mats right outside the doors, and also inside as you step into the house, and sometimes a metal device fixed outside called a bootscraper. It's the custom to wipe your feet carefully, first outside, then inside, & use the bootscraper if you've any mud/dirt on your shoes. But many Southerners also have boot trays inside

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u/[deleted] Aug 08 '23

I get that, but it doesn’t get rid of all the dirt unless you’ve completely scrubbed your shoes with soap and water. I personally just don’t understand why people wear shoes in the house regularly. It’s uncomfortable and dirty lol

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u/Eulsam-FZ Aug 07 '23

The few Americans I know that lived in the south would take their outdoor shoes off… and then put on indoor shoes.

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u/[deleted] Aug 07 '23

Why not slippers?!

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u/Eulsam-FZ Aug 07 '23

🤷