For example, a polite request at the door—“We usually take our shoes off inside to keep things clean; would you mind?”—sets the tone without making guests feel awkward. Providing clear ...

It is usually down to the household rules, you are either a shoes-on or shoes-off home. Although the general consensus is a definite yes, what do the experts actually think about it? Livia Gamble ...

You don't have to take off your shoes to pass through airport security ... You grab all your stuff and -- move along, please! -- walk on through security. And on. Don't even think of sitting ...