For health and environmental reasons, this blogger kicked off a new 'leave your shoes by the door' policy in her home:
"And how far does one go? Does the plumber remove his shoes as well? The movers? Or are there social exceptions for service folk? What about if you want to step outside to your deck or check in on your [aspirational] vegetable garden? Mats by the outdoor entrances with back yard shoes? Backyard shoes!? Outdoor shoes! Indoor shoes! Shoes for guests! Oh my! Going shoeless could be hefty on the budget!"
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