Sometimes there are laws

StraightToes · Jan 31, 2011

Karen_J said:

If you know how to solve this problem, you should run for President. Seriously.
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LOL, I can't think of much I'd less rather do. The minute one runs for public office every past indiscretion is uncovered, broadcast, scrutinized, and judged. Besides, I'd rather earn an honest living, LOL!!

bft4evr · Jan 31, 2011

StraightToes said:

LOL, I can't think of much I'd less rather do. The minute one runs for public office every past indiscretion is uncovered, broadcast, scrutinized, and judged. Besides, I'd rather earn an honest living, LOL!!
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Are you saying you have skeletons in your closet?

I can see it now...

Vote for StraightToes - He has Sole!

dennpat · Feb 1, 2011

StraightToes said:

As far as women, while I would agree it's more socially acceptable for them to be in public without shoes, it's not out of the question for men. As I stated earlier, I started going out barefoot when I had a work-from-home position. I went anywhere and everywhere without shoes. I have data to support that well over 99.5% of the time I had no issues whatsoever. I do think some of that success is attributable to outward appearance/personal hygiene. A male or female who looks/smells like hell isn't likely to be well received whether he/she is wearing shoes or not.

Women have two advantages over men in being barefoot in public. First, many women's shoes are uncomfortable - both men and women are painfully (no pun intended) aware of that. As a result, a woman removing her shoes is perceived as doing so to alleviate the pain. The second advantage is fetish related. A lot of guys enjoy seeing a woman's bare feet. That doesn't mean they're obsessed and do embarrassing things in response, rather the view is a nice, sexy distraction. I'd also submit many women have a similar attraction but are more subtle about expressing it. We've probably all heard women compliment each other on their sexy shoes, nice pedicure, cute feet, etc. It's more accepted among women.

Let's not discount that many guys have ugly feet. I'm not talking about bunions or other disfiguring ailments. Many guys simply don't practice good personal hygiene when it comes to their feet. Let's face it, a lot of guys have nail fungus, yellow nails, untrimmed nails, white feet (not having seen the light of day in ages), tan lines at the top of their socks, etc. NOBODY wants to see those things. A little care and attention would get men a lot further as far as outward perception of their feet.
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As usual, StraightToes, you're right on the money regarding your comments above. :2thumbsup: I've also noticed that it's more acceptable for women to be barefoot in public than men. And you're also spot on regarding how many men don't take the time to properly care for their feet. I notice that around here especially during the warmer months when everybody wears flip-flops in public. :sunny:

I recall reading something online regarding the strict dress codes of Bob Jones University in South Carolina (Evangelical Christian University). Here's the link:

http://www.bju.edu/become-a-student/accepted-students/expectations/dress.php

I thought I had seen that it's OK for the women at BJU to wear sandals and flip-flops on campus, but the men have to always wear closed-toe shoes. (I'd hate to be around when they're in their dorm rooms taking their shoes off at the end of the day--whew! :ack2: )

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