Netmums debate: Shoes on or off in the house?

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00:00 What if they've just stood in mud or dog poo?

00:03 When my children were little,

00:08 I actually had a little sign that said something

00:10 along the lines of, "Since little feet touch this floor,

00:14 please remove your shoes at the door."

00:16 I have to say, I don't agree with you, Jo.

00:18 I see it as being a really welcoming thing.

00:21 Honestly, I've had so many embarrassing experiences

00:23 where I've got really old, holey socks on

00:25 and I go around to my NTT friend's house

00:28 and I've forgotten that they're a shoes-off house

00:30 and I have to basically pad around in these manky socks.

00:34 In my house, I give them a glass of wine.

00:36 They know that they're welcome.

00:38 What if they've just stood in mud or dog poo?

00:41 I am more than happy to clean up after my friends.

00:44 My shoes are a big part of my outfit

00:46 and when I walk up, all of a sudden,

00:48 the cool part of my outfit is left at the door

00:51 and I'm just there in a boring old dress.

00:54 Sorry if you're now a bit shorter,

00:55 but my floor comes first.

00:58 So I think what we'll have to do here

00:59 is if I ever come to your house,

01:01 I will abide by your rules.

01:02 If you ever come to my house,

01:04 wear your shoes, spread that mud, bar in my Jo.

01:07 - I will agree to disagree,

01:08 but I'd be interested to know what everybody else thinks.

01:11 I can't be the only one who is strict, surely.