Is it rude of me to ask people to remove their shoes before they come in my house?

I have a one year old, and I am very picky about my house. I have a small "no shoes" sign (it's a cute lil sign, not a demanding type sign" out by the door, but I've had a few people act as if I'm being ridiculous by asking them to take them off when all I want to do is keep the house sanitary for my baby! It's just really annoying when people come it with muddy shoes and an "oops!" attitude when I mop twice a day. I don't think I'm asking too much.. but some people apparently do, a couple have even refused to do it! (apparently their shoes are hard to tie. IDK)

Is it rude of me to ask people to remove their shoes before they come in my house?
Rule #1: It's your house, and it's your rules. You pay the bills, the mortgage, and for all the stuff in the house.





You have good reasons for not wanting people to wear shoes, you don't have to justify yourself.





You're going to get people who are huffy no matter what you do. You can't please all the people all the time. Don't worry about it.
Reply:As long as you provide something for them to wear on their feet while in your home, no I don't see anything wrong with it.





You should place a basket, filled with washable booties in every size there is, right next to that cute little sign. You should also have a designated space for them to keep their shoes while in your house, so that nothing happens to them such as animals or your child sinking their teeth into them.





Put a little sign on the basket that says, simply, "clean booties".





Keep in mind that there is clean, there is sanitary and then there is bubbleboy.





Pretty soon your child will be eating mud pies and stuffing things that are disgusting beyond your imagination into his pockets but I understand where you are coming from now.
Reply:No, it is not rude at all. I would probably notice your sign and comply without your asking. When I visit others, I usually check to see if the host/hostess is wearing shoes before I enter.





If I see that your shoes are off, I'll take mine off right at the door. I actually prefer to walk around in my stocking feet, because that is what I do at my house. Not an issue for me, just as long as you take off your shoes when you visit me. :)
Reply:No, it is not rude. I allow shoes in my house, but the woman I am dating does not. It is perfectly reasonable to have a no shoes policy in your house. If people refuse to do it, then tell them they can sit outside. If you really don't want to do this, you can buy a pack of shoe covers that you can keep at your door, and offer them as an alternative. Here are a few links:





http://www.amazon.com/Disposable-Plastic...





http://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Covers-Univer...
Reply:Well...some footwear is difficult to remove! I might suggest that you have a handy supply of "over-shoe slippers"... the kind they use in industry. I'm sure you can find them online.





Etiquette dictates that you attempt to make compliance with your wishes as EASY for your guests as possible. The little "booties" can do just that.





If they DO remove their shoes, also having those little "hospital slippers" handy is a very hospitable thing to do. It keeps their tosies warm on your floors!








Have a polite day.
Reply:It is not rude at all. I had white rugs, and made everyone come in thru the garage or take your shoes off, and with a little one, its not rude at all, My son and his wife did that when my grandaughter was crawling, Its not rude at all, good for you, too many germs out there, Yuk, people spit and we walk in it, I do not blame you one bit!!!!!!
Reply:It is quite common now for people to take off their shoes when entering the house. Act casual about it will them so they don't appear anal about it. Just ask them nicely, do you mind taking off your shoes and maybe provide them with nice slip on shoes so they are not walking around bare foot.
Reply:no it isn't rude. I have heard of ppl asking that of others. It IS your home and u have to clean it!! No, it isn't rude at all! I don't smoke and when ppl come to my home, they look around nervously for ashtrays. I maintain looking at them, almost enjoying their discomfort. When they look at me, I tell them,sweetly, " We don't smoke." And I smile. No, it is your priority to ask them to remove their shoes. But what if they were, um, barefoot?? ( ewwwww).
Reply:Absolutely not.Especially with a young child.However its a good idea to warn people in advance so that they can bring their slippers or socks with them.Most of our friends bring slippers as


we have wooden stairs that make it dangerous to wear just socks.The family goes barefoot with or with slippers.


You will find that once guests get used to your house rules that everything should be ok.
Reply:Hm well here in Canada, everyone automatically takes off their shoes.


Seriously, NOBODY here wears their shoes into their house.


Auctually we kinda think its weird that americans keep their shoes on.





But no, i dont think its rude. Just tell them to act canadian and take their shoes off!
Reply:I dont thnk its rude, ive been asked heaps of times to take off my shoes before entering a persons house, for them to refuse is disrespectful to you.
Reply:It may be a little nit picky, but it is your house. If people really have a problem with it, they don't have to come over.
Reply:Invest in some of those shoe covers that are used in operating rooms and ask people to just cover their shoes if they would rather not remove them.
Reply:Sounds fine to me. It is your home. I do suggest maybe having some cheap slippers available in case someone comes in sandals or are worried about foot odor.
Reply:no it is not,people who *** in should take there shoes of without being asked,there the rude ones if they don't,n if they refuse tell them 2 *******
Reply:Not at all. Martha Stewart does it. Most Asians do it.
Reply:Yes. It is creepy as hell. Get a doormat and stop being such a weirdo.
Reply:HELL YA IT IS!!!!!!!!
Reply:It's your house, your rules. They don't like it....don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya!
Reply:i think u hav a piont...u jst wana hav a clean house for ur baby..


and their nuttin wrong wit that ...so who cares wat the others think
Reply:nope not rude at all. perfectly fine and acceptable.
Reply:Its not rude......
Reply:it's not rude at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Reply:Some people will be offended by it and some won't. It depends on the person. I grew up in a place where I cannot remember a single time ever being asked to remove my shoes. Where I currently live, people generally don't ask for one's shoes to be removed. It has happened but not as much. One thing you mentioned, though, is that it can be inconvenient for some to remove their shoes-especially if they have specially made shoes or prosthetic attachments to their shoes. I have seen someone be forced to remove her shoes ( it wasn't a social call) and she wore special shoes due to polio. Walking flat footed without special support was next to impossible for her. So, keep this in mind and perhaps invest in shoe covers, as someone said in another answer. People may not always wish to reveal that they may have certain problems and as such, you may be completely unaware of them.



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