Concerns about germs on floors prompts more people to adopt ‘shoes off’ rule

Guests attending dinner gatherings and house parties are increasingly being asked to leave their shoes at the door.A heightened awareness of germs following the pandemic is thought to be one of the reasons behind the trend. Young people in particular are adopting the 'shoes off' rule as they follow the lead of Asian and Scandinavian cultures.Opinion is divided about the need for taking off one's shoes in the house, however.A study carried out at the University of Arizona by professor of microbio