Any germs or pollutants that drop off shoes in a home aren’t usually a health hazard, unless people have existing health problems, says one expert. Annette Riedl/dpa Do you ask guests to take their ...

Your fellow passengers will thank you. We get it: long-haul flights aren’t exactly comfortable, and slipping off your shoes might feel like a shortcut to comfort and getting cozy, especially if your ...

Airline and etiquette experts advise travelers to keep shoes on during flights for safety and hygiene. Shoes should be worn during takeoff and landing for safety in case of emergency evacuations.

If you’re the host and tracked-in messes are your concern, a little planning on the front end can go a long way. Instead of asking guests to drop their shoes at the door, the etiquette pro suggests a ...