Can you turn up barefoot to market research/focus groups?

Question

I usually don't wear shoes but when I do market research I always put them on. Would it be okay to turn up barefooted?

Answer 1

Are market research group meetings the only situation where you feel it's necessary to wear shoes? What about funerals? Or...dentist appointments?

Answer 2

Probably not

Answer 3

From my experiences, in a situation like a focus group, nobody thinks about our bare feet half as much as WE DO!  I attended a focus group barefoot once, and nobody said a word.  Other times I've worn flip flops in, then took them off and never put them back on!  Nobody seemed to care!  So, enjoy your barefootedness!