The Off Topic Topic

[Sheilbh]

One of those "ways of dividing Europe" maps - is this true (green generally take shoes off/red generally keep shoes on):


It is in the UK - I generally take shoes off but I'm aware it's a bit weird.

[celedhring]

Yeah, we keep them on over here.

Interesting German divide...

[Sheilbh]

Yeah - also a rare example of the UK and Ireland aligning with Catholic/Mediterranean Europe

[Josquius]

One of those "ways of dividing Europe" maps - is this true (green generally take shoes off/red generally keep shoes on):


It is in the UK - I generally take shoes off but I'm aware it's a bit weird.

People who keep their shoes on are weird. They're the exception rather than the norm.
I really question this.

[Malthus]

Here in Canada, when I was growing up, shoes were generally kept on, and front doors generally left unlocked during the day.

Now, shoes are generally taken off, and front doors generally left locked during the day.

It is interesting to me, how in my particular circle, a bigger distinction is being made between inside and outside spaces.

[Habbaku]

Shoes are disgusting and should be taken off at the threshold or ASAP after entering a home.

[celedhring]

Also, stupid question. Who makes those maps? How do you research the shoe-removal traiditions of each European and North African nation? 

[Syt]

Both in Germany (Schleswig-Holstein, green on map) and here in Vienna I've not been to places where you didn't take off your shoes coming in.

[HVC]

i get dry countries and not taking off shoes, but isn't the UK wet? dirty shoes have to be the norm.

[Tamas]

Also, stupid question. Who makes those maps? How do you research the shoe-removal traiditions of each European and North African nation? 

"Hey Christian, how are you doing, it was nice catching up at Susan's last year. Listen, quick question, doing an article here: do people in Denmark take their shoes off when they visit someone? Yes, great, thanks, bye!"

"Ok, Denmark is a green then".

[Valmy]

Taking your shoes off is something I associate with Japan. I had no idea Texas was such an outlier in western civilization by not removing our shoes all the time.

[Valmy]

Also, stupid question. Who makes those maps? How do you research the shoe-removal traiditions of each European and North African nation? 

The same people who walked around the US asking people if they call soft drinks "soda", "pop", or "coke"

[Sheilbh]

Also, stupid question. Who makes those maps? How do you research the shoe-removal traiditions of each European and North African nation? 

Shhhh. I find it best to not ask or question anything I see online

[Habbaku]

Do you guys really not know how polls work?

[Habbaku]

i get dry countries and not taking off shoes, but isn't the UK wet? dirty shoes have to be the norm.

Dry shoes are also filthy. Take them off.