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myLot reputation of 89/100. sblossom (1383)   ranked 1,855 out of 38,541 in life4 months ago

I know there is a culture difference, but I still don’t want accept it. My husband always has his outside shoes at home; I always have slippers when I stay at home. I tried to change his habit and suggest him having slippers at home, but he said it’s not British tradition. He even said you can not teach old dog new tricks. I don’t know if I should insist my suggestion. How about you? How you ever had the experience? Or can you teach old dog new tricks?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 97/100. thea09 (4911)   ranked 3 out of 38,541 in life   4 months ago

Hi sblossom, can we just clarify here. Are you talking about flip flops, sandal like things, or actual slippers, comfy indoor shoes made of soft material.

If it's the latter then I rather think the British invented them. There are many examples throughtout literature where a British gentelman would settle down by the fireside with his slippers and his pipe. The alternative is to take the outside shoes off at the door and wander round in socks.

If it is the flip flop type then he is right.


myLot reputation of 89/100. sblossom (1383)   ranked 1,855 out of 38,541 in life  4 months ago

I wanted him remove his sandal when he's at home and has his flip flops, but he said no.

I think we should wear different shoes at home and outside.

thanks and best regards.

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2. myLot reputation of 93/100. aslanlight (1575)   ranked 1,421 out of 38,541 in life   4 months ago

I don't think wearing shoes indoors is a British tradition. My son and I don't wear ours in the house, just for comfort reasons. I think you can teach old dogs new tricks but only if they want to learn them.


myLot reputation of 89/100. sblossom (1383)   ranked 1,855 out of 38,541 in life  4 months ago

lolit's true. my husband even said another saying,you can lead a horse to water,but you can't make it drink.

thanks for your reply and happy mylotting.

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3. myLot reputation of 87/100. owlwings (5370)   ranked 984 out of 38,541 in life   4 months ago

I think that, in Britain, it's usually not the custom to take off ones outdoor shoes in the house. Of course, if one has wellington boots (gumboots) or boots which are likely to be very dirty or wet, then one does change them but on the whole ordinary dry shoes are worn both inside and out. I do know a few English households where it is the custom to remove outer shoes but they are quite rare.

The only way that you are going to make your husband change is by giving him valid reasons for following your custom that he can see are sensible. Don't forget that men's shoes are often much more of a bother to change than women's shoes and that a good wife will not 'dictate' to her husband. If she wants to change his ways, she will find subtle and comfortable ways to do so! wink


myLot reputation of 89/100. sblossom (1383)   ranked 1,855 out of 38,541 in life  4 months ago

loli don't think i can change him. you aleady see he has many saying waiting for me.
thanks.

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