Originally Posted by charlie g

When I lived in the US, never took my shoes off unless they were dirty. If you came to my house I would not want you to take your shoes off. I don't want to smell your foot odour nor do I want to see your footcrud on your nasty feet. I never wore shoes into the bedroom.

Now I live in Asia and no shoes inside. I get to watch people pick crud from their feet while they are visiting me. Quite disturbing tradition for me.