Why Is Bare Feet So Offensive, But Flip Flops Are OK?

I have always wanted to know why people get mad if they see you barefoot.But everyone it seems wears flip flops.Why does a thin piece of rubber and a thin strap make such a big difference?

Why Is Bare Feet So Offensive, But Flip Flops Are OK?
Two main reasons. One is that people MISTAKINGLY believe going barefoot is dangerous or unhealthy -however, please who believe this please see source. Our soles get very tough very quickly, there's very little risk of injury even if there's broken glass present. I've been barefoot for well over ten years, I walk and run in places with lots of litter and I've NEVER had a cut. Sure, injury can happen but it's very rare; I get minor scrapes on my hands far more often and no one ever thinks it's strange I don't go through life wearing gloves all the time. Also for germs, our skin is made to keep pathogens out and we're at far greater risk from the less visible but no less germy things we touch with our hands than from the visible dirt on our bare soles. With our hands we touch our faces and food, so the germs can enter our body, while on our feet the dirt is pretty much harmless unless we lick our toes or prop our feet up on the table. Nor can germs jump off our bare soles any more than off the soles of someone's shoe, or indeed off the exposed skin from a sandalled foot. These concerns are totally based on misconceptions and greatly exaggerated fear for minor risks.





The second part is that going barefoot is far more unusual, and unfortunately many people equate an alternative habit or way of dress with lack of respect. I think our differences make life more interesting and colorful, and as far as bare feet in particular are concerned, I find the gentle, soft step a much *more* respectful way of walking than stomping around in a heavy shoe. It makes us aware of our surroundings and of Mother Earth, even on man-made surfaces.





Most other countries don't have this problem; I've never even SEEN a 'no shoes, no shirts, no service' sign here in the Netherlands, nor on my trips to Belgium and Scotland. Whatever I'm wearing or not wearing on my feet is generally of no concern of employees and managers, even in expensive restaurants and for formal events.





I do have the advantage over men in this; there are places where exposed feet, sleeveless dresses etc are acceptable for women but men are expected to wear suits. Since there's little foot-phobia, in fancy places, I can enter with a fancy short-sleeved dress, a long, flowing skirt and bare feet but guys have less options to show skin when it comes to dressing up. Men and women alike would probably get ugly looks or even be refused access wearing T-shirt and jeans, and bare toes (in sandals or totally bare) that look fine with a long skirt look out of place under a suit.
Reply:i dont think bare feet are offensive unless they are just jacked up pretty bad and if they are...a flip flop won't make a bit of difference. Some ppl were just meant to wear socks and tennis shoes.
Reply:flip flops offend me if they are worn with tube socks
Reply:Because people are dumb.
Reply:Offensive ??????? laughing





OK I got the answer Cause GOD wore sandals so its ok .








I was born barefoot !!!! : )))))
Reply:It is gross. You have no idea what you are exposing yourself to through your feet if you are barefoot.





I don't like flip-flips either...they are gross too, but at least they somewhat cover the bottom of your feet.
Reply:I go barefoot a lot so do my brothers ans sisters and my mom. I think it is great! But a lot of people look down on it.





I wear flip flops too. My girlfriend loves me to be barefoot or in flipflops.
Reply:well....personally.....flip flops are NOT ok....especially on men....iwouldnever date a guy that wore flip flops. guh



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