In Alaska, boots are taken off in “Arctic entries.” In Japan, Thailand and many other countries, you wouldn’t dream of entering a home with your shoes on, regardless of the season.

And on the flip side, if you grew up with this custom, your immediate answer is probably "Yes, it is." And because of this, perhaps you’d like to ask your guests to remove their shoes as part of ...

Is It Rude To Ask Guests To Remove Their Shoes in Your Home? An Etiquette Expert Weighs In originally appeared on Parade. When you get dressed to go over to a friend’s home for a fun evening ...