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One of those little things I always wondered about
Posted: May 23, 2008 • 6:03 am
by Fred Buer
Do americans really wear shoes indoors?
-Fred
Re: One of those little things I always wondered about
Posted: May 23, 2008 • 6:27 am
by DrPaul
It depends on where you are and what's the occasion.
If you're 'indoors' at the bank, the Mall, restaurant, or other public place or business, shoes are on. (Unless it's one of those Japanese restaurants where you sit on the floor.)
If you're at home, most likely you remove shoes.
If you're having a house party, it depends on the kind of party and manner of dress. If the party is somewhat formal, particularly if the ladies are in high heels, then shoes certainly stay on (shoes complete the outfit.) If the party is not formal, most guests remove their shoes at the door unless it's one of those parties that occupy all the grounds, outdoors and in. Then removing shoes is impractical.
With most everybody wearing soft soled athletic shoes (which require lacing-up and tying,) it is often too much a nuisance to remove them compared to the marginal benefit. So it depends on how long you are likely to be indoors before going out again.
Is it true European women really don't shave their legs?
Re: One of those little things I always wondered about
Posted: May 23, 2008 • 7:26 am
by Jack Vanian
DrPaul wrote:
Is it true European women really don't shave their legs?
NO!!!
Re: One of those little things I always wondered about
Posted: May 23, 2008 • 7:39 am
by DrPaul
I'm glad to hear it!
Re: One of those little things I always wondered about
Posted: May 23, 2008 • 9:16 am
by Cubase
DrPaul wrote:
Is it true European women really don't shave their legs?
It depends on where you are and what's the occasion.
If you're going out to the bank, the Mall, restaurant, or other public place or business, and you a waering a skirt, you shave your legs (Unless it's one of those Greek restaurants where your leg hair drags on the floor.)
If you're at home, most likely you never bother.
If you're having a house party, it depends on the kind of party and manner of dress. If the party is somewhat formal, particularly if the ladies are in high heels, then you definitely want to shave. If the party is not formal, most guests leave their inhibitions at the door unless it's one of those parties that occupy all manner of cultures, hairy legs or not. Then removing hair is impractical and only serves as a topic of conversation (some for, and some against), a rather uncomfotable position for said hairy person.
With most everybody wearing denim jeans (which are covering-up most of the legs) it is often too much a nuisance to shave them compared to the marginal benefit. So it depends on how long you are likely to be growing your hair before going out again.
-Cub. =o)
P.S. I just noticed you employ double spacing Doc... you really are a gentleman of the old school!
Re: One of those little things I always wondered about
Posted: May 23, 2008 • 9:44 am
by freepizza
Cubase wrote:DrPaul wrote:
Is it true European women really don't shave their legs?
It depends on where you are and what's the occasion.
If you're going out to the bank, the Mall, restaurant, or other public place or business, and you a waering a skirt, you shave your legs (Unless it's one of those Greek restaurants where your leg hair drags on the floor.)
If you're at home, most likely you never bother.
If you're having a house party, it depends on the kind of party and manner of dress. If the party is somewhat formal, particularly if the ladies are in high heels, then you definitely want to shave. If the party is not formal, most guests leave their inhibitions at the door unless it's one of those parties that occupy all manner of cultures, hairy legs or not. Then removing hair is impractical and only serves as a topic of conversation (some for, and some against), a rather uncomfotable position for said hairy person.
With most everybody wearing denim jeans (which are covering-up most of the legs) it is often too much a nuisance to shave them compared to the marginal benefit. So it depends on how long you are likely to be growing your hair before going out again.
-Cub. =o)
P.S. I just noticed you employ double spacing Doc... you really are a gentleman of the old school!
Hah, great work.
Re: One of those little things I always wondered about
Posted: May 23, 2008 • 10:21 am
by jcarnby
Cubase wrote:DrPaul wrote:
Is it true European women really don't shave their legs?
It depends on where you are and what's the occasion.
If you're going out to the bank, the Mall, restaurant, or other public place or business, and you a waering a skirt, you shave your legs (Unless it's one of those Greek restaurants where your leg hair drags on the floor.)
Whew! That was a close one! I nearly spewed my coffee on the computer there! Good one.
Re: One of those little things I always wondered about
Posted: May 23, 2008 • 10:34 am
by Jack Vanian
Well personally I don´t know any european women that don´t shave their legs. But I can mainly speak for Germany and Denmark. Maybe it´s different in the south, somehow I never thought about it until you brought it up.
But if anyone doesen´t shave their legs you can be sure it´s old women ( No offense).
Re: One of those little things I always wondered about
Posted: May 23, 2008 • 11:41 am
by joliet_jane
Most middle class American homes I've been in have a strict rule about removing shoes at the door as not to get spots on their perfect carpets (never mind that homes get lived in). In such a home, if you're seen with shoes on indoors
you face the wrath of hell 
I have a pair of cheap rip-off "Crocs" specifically for wearing inside. I'm never without them, because going barefoot gives me painfully bad posture. Back trouble is something Tex and I have in common
Re: One of those little things I always wondered about
Posted: May 23, 2008 • 12:23 pm
by DrPaul
Cub,
I am amazed at the symmetry between the two situations. I think you may have struck upon one of the universal laws of the universe!
Re: One of those little things I always wondered about
Posted: May 23, 2008 • 12:26 pm
by Bafitis
Fred Buer wrote:Do americans really wear shoes indoors?
-Fred
Yes we pretty much wear shoes where ever we go...
Jane, I have to say, I haven't been in any of those homes and I know All Classes of people... Upper, Lower, and Middle, no one seems to have a big thing about Shoes... I have noticed in some, people will have those stupid little plastic things that you are suppose to walk on though...
Speaking of women in the east shaving, do they shave their Armpits???
Re: One of those little things I always wondered about
Posted: May 23, 2008 • 12:33 pm
by DrPaul
Most middle class American homes I've been in have a strict rule about removing shoes at the door as not to get spots on their perfect carpets
With the exception of a rug in the library, all of the floors in my house are hardwood or ceramic tile. Very easy to clean and care for, so we never ask people to remove their shoes - but they generally do anyway.
However, I do provide razors for women, if needed.
Re: One of those little things I always wondered about
Posted: May 23, 2008 • 2:11 pm
by Bafitis
DrPaul wrote:
However, I do provide razors for women, if needed.
I don't only provide Razors, I provide Grooming Services...
Re: One of those little things I always wondered about
Posted: May 23, 2008 • 3:07 pm
by Fred Buer
Double post. Dammit.
-Fred
Re: One of those little things I always wondered about
Posted: May 23, 2008 • 3:08 pm
by Fred Buer
Bafitis wrote:Fred Buer wrote:Do americans really wear shoes indoors?
-Fred
Yes we pretty much wear shoes where ever we go...
Jane, I have to say, I haven't been in any of those homes and I know All Classes of people... Upper, Lower, and Middle, no one seems to have a big thing about Shoes... I have noticed in some, people will have those stupid little plastic things that you are suppose to walk on though...
Speaking of women in the east shaving, do they shave their Armpits???
With the exception of a rug in the library... No, I won't go there. Actually, I think girls' shaving rituals are very similar on both sides of the pond.
Tell me however, what do you mean by double spacing?
-Fred