Parties: Shoes or no shoes?

[Capetan Mihali]

I like wearing shoes indoors and don't take mine off at a party unless everyone else is doing it, or I am conscious of my shoes being filthy from street conditions (slush, mud, etc.).  Growing up, my mother made us take off our shoes coming in.

In Turkey, taking off your shoes at the door is mandatory at all times.  Only slippers inside the house.

[Monoriu]

In HK, China and Japan etc, it is expected that all guests who enter someone else's home to remove their shoes.  Always. 

[Josquius]

In HK, China and Japan etc, it is expected that all guests who enter someone else's home to remove their shoes.  Always. 

In your own home even. Back when I was checking out my flat before moving in I went in with my shoes somewhat as I was carrying heavy bags and had to put them down- the Japanese people with me started screaming in horror.

[Solmyr]

I use slippers at home. I certainly would consider it quite rude if a guest went around in dirty outdoor shoes. When visiting others I follow the host's wishes on this matter.