We hosted a dinner party for a close relatives birthday today and beforehand I asked guests to remove their shoes at the door. One chap decided not to and wore his hiking boots in our newly carpeted room.
I was fuming but was too British to say anything and just sat there seething. I then forgot his tea that he asked for.(petty revenge)
Shoes off at the door should be standard right? or am I in the minority? Should I really have to say this to everyone that comes in?