I do not like shoes in the house - for many reasons - comfort is one of them. I not only change my shoes when I come home, but my clothes very often. I hate the thought that I (or someone else) could step on the carpets, where I like to walk barefooted, with dirt from outside.

I have an American friend that it took me a while to teach him to leave his shoes when he comes in, but... He takes them everytime he visits. He knows the rule. Another thing I hate is when people put their feet, esp. with shoes, on the table. I don't even have to mention about when someone lays in bed with shoes!!!

It is actually considered a sign of disrespect in Moldova to walk in someone's house and not take your shoes off.