• b_van_b@programming.dev
    142·
    6 months ago

    I assume it’s because many people outside the USA are accustomed to taking off their shoes when entering a house or apartment.

    • const_void@lemmy.ml
      101·
      6 months ago

      We take off our shoes here. At least I do. What kind of filthy animals want dirt on their floors?

      • rimjob_rainer@discuss.tchncs.de
        71·
        6 months ago

        If you watch American shows or movies, people always wear shoes in houses and even on sofas. I think the assumption originates from there.

        • Omniraptor@lemm.ee
          61·
          6 months ago

          My (we’re Russian) mom always said it was because true cowboys know that if you take them off a scorpion could crawl in, so better safe than sorry