Is this rude or am I over sensitive?

Question

Is it rude for a guest in your home to sit in bare feet all the time? And walk about like that? Annd wiggle their toes right by you when you are watching TV?

Answer 1

IDK

Answer 2

I don't think there is anything wrong with bare feet at all. I'm always barefoot, and feet are more like hands than like any other body part; they should not need to be covered up. Going barefoot is not only comfortable but a very healthy practice as well, and feet aren't private parts. It is very sad some people hate feet so much that they can not stand the sight of them bare!

Of course if they're smelly that would be rude but most of the time it's folks who only briefly take off their shoes who have smelly feet, not those who go barefoot regularly. 'Foot odor' should really be called 'shoe odor', since it is not the feet or the sweat that smells, but a substance created by bacteria breaking down the sweat in anaerobe circumstances (with lack of oxygen). On a bare foot that has been bare, there will be no odor.

Unfortunately bare feet do have negative connotations like rudeness and sloppiness, but remember that bare feet can be a sign of *respect* too. In some places it is required to take footwear off when entering temples and other holy places, some monks go barefoot as a sign of humbleness and respect... to me too, going barefoot is a very *respectful* way of walking, touching the Earth gently and making me more aware of my surroundings. I consider it much *more* respectful than the careless, unfeeling step of a thick-soled boot... but people wearing heavy boots or shoes are still welcome at my place.

Answer 3

well i DO  NOT like when people wear shoes in my house, so it wouldn't be a problem as long as their feet weren't disgusting.

Plus its summer...  who wears socks in the summer? i sure don't unless i absolutely have to

Answer 4

I don't think it is rude - better than dirty shoe prints all over your home.

As long as not smelly/sweaty feet, can't see what the problem is.

Answer 5

If they took their shoes off in your home the proper thing to do is to walk either with socks on or slippers.

Answer 6

It's probably a personal thing, I don't like feet so I wouldn't like it and therefore wouldn't do it in anyone elses house either.

Answer 7

I don't think it's rude at all. It would be considered a bit unusual but it's not necessarily rude. :-) Kim

Answer 8

It shows that they feel comfortable in your home and that you make them feel welcome for them to do that.

Take it as a compliment!

Answer 9

Yes.

I would not be happy if anyone went barefoot in my house.

I just don't like it and I don't let my kids go barefoot let alone a visitor.

Chuck them out. lol

Answer 10

I don't see a problem with it

Answer 11

Where my mother in law comes from, it's considered the height of rudeness to NOT take your shoes off when entering someone elses house......

Anyway, I'd rather have someone bare foot in my house than have them leave muddy footprints all over my cream carpet!!  So, no, I wouldn't be offended.

Answer 12

i don't think i'd be too pleased with that. i'd find it kinda rude too i think.

Unless they were a best friend.

Answer 13

It is rude IF the guest has reason to know this is not acceptable behavior in your home, or if their feet stink.

Does anyone else go barefoot in your home?  If so, your guest may think it's cool w/ you.  If this person is a very close friend or wants to be, he/she may think this type of "relaxed" behavior is acceptable or even desirable.

If you don't want to make a big deal out of this but you want to make your point, you may do what some people do -- provide guest slippers by the front door and point them out casually to this guest. Now, I think the whole idea of guest slippers (unless they are used once and disposed of or sanitized) is gross, just like renting shoes at bowling alleys; but, hey, at least the guest will be put on notice.

Answer 14

what do you have against feet? we all have them, it's not like they are walking around with their bum out for gods sake!

Rude? seriously? more like completely normal.

Answer 15

YES!!! I'd kill them! scumbag!

Answer 16

No its rude for guests to walk there shoes all round your house. Get a grip. Mind u depends if u like feet or not and if they have smelly, hairy, ugly etc feet.

Answer 17

it depends on how close this friend is.  If this person is not that close, then yes- that's abit to familiar.

Answer 18

Some people would think so, personally I hate wearing shoes and socks, always take mine off at work ! as long as they dont smell I spose its alright !!

Answer 19

I don't think theres anything wrong with it at all.I think it would only bother me if they had smelly feet! I am pretty laid back and comfy with whoever I let into my home so I would not care as long as they didn't get mud or dirt on my carpet from their shoes.If it bothers you this much,just put a sign by the door saying to please not go barefoot.If anything someone is doing in your home bothers you,speak up because it is your personal space and they will respect whatever you want.

Answer 20

It depends on the basis on which this person is sharing your personal space.  If you have invited them as a guest, even to stay over, then you obviously have a good relationship with them and should accept them for who they are.  However, there are obviously personal guidelines which guests should always abide by, which are just a matter of common courtesy...

Answer 21

It isnt rude but i would find it unpleasant

xx

Answer 22

Unless their feet stink really bad, than I think your just being over sensitive. But some people just can't stand to see feet either.

Answer 23

That's unacceptable and rude. It's taking advantage of your hospitality. Simply blow your nose on their trouser leg, and when  they ask why, say you're stooping to their level. Then f**t.

Answer 24

well if they are guests in your home u obviously know them, so what's the big deal? do feet freak u out? personally, i think ur over sensitive.

Answer 25

I don't think its rude, its a lot better than them wearing their muddy shoes in your house x x x

Answer 26

Maybe they thought it was better than walking around in your house with outside shoes on?

Answer 27

It's your home, you decide what is right and what is not. If you are not happy with it tell the person.

Answer 28

I think it's rude.

Answer 29

They should just wear flip-flops or something but not socks or bare feet.

Answer 30

I'm with you, they should wear socks.  Some people don't have a problem sticking their feet wherever (including their mouths) wiggling it about thinking it is funny.  I personally don't get that kind of humor.