Slippers for Christmas

Did anyone else receive the gift of new slippers for Christmas? I did, and I was delighted with the gift. I usually wear slippers in the house anyway

Did you receive one (or more) pairs of slippers for a Christmas gift?

Yes I did

No I didn't (then why take this poll?)

No I didn't, and I'm disappointed that I didn't

OK assuming you did get new slippers for Christmas, how did that make you feel?

Great - I love them!

OK, not really bothered

Disappointed - I was hoping for something else (socks?)

Did you already have any slippers?

Yes - and they are trashed, so this is a useful replacement

Yes - though they are still in good condition

No - I didn't have any slippers already

Did you specifically ask for new slippers for a Christmas gift?

No - they were an unexpected surprise

Yes - I asked my parents/spouse/partner/children/friends for a new pair

Did you get the style or type you asked for?

Yes - exactly what I wanted

No - I got a style different from what I wanted

No - I wasn't specific about style/colour, I just asked "Can you buy me some new slippers please?"

Do you normally wear slippers when at home?

Yes - change into slippers straight away when I arrive home

Yes - change into slippers at some point after I arrive home

Yes, sort of - I sometimes change into slippers, sometimes not, depending on circumstances and how I feel

Do you have "house rules" regarding footwear worn indoors?

Yes - rules are everyone who comes in must at least take their shoes off before entering

Yes - rules for family only are that at least shoes must be taken off before entering

Yes - rules are that family must all wear their slippers in the house

Yes - rules are that family must stay in socks in the house

Yes - rules are that family must take off shoes and socks, and stay in bare feet in the house

Not really any rules

What about strangers or friends? Do they have to follow any rules?

Yes, all individuals must at least remove shoes before entering. Wearing socks is OK

Yes - strangers or friends must remove shoes and wear slippers provided

Yes, friends must take off shoes and socks before entering and stay in bare feet

Yes, friends and even strangers must remove shoes and socks and stay in bare feet

Friends only need to follow the rules, but strangers can come in wearing shoes

Assuming you (and maybe your family, and possibly friends too) do wear slippers in your home, how do you tend to wear them?

I wear them with socks

I wear them without socks

It varies - depending on how cold it is, and how I feel and the circumstances etc

Have you ever bought some slippers for someone as a gift? (Christmas, birthday etc)

Yes - and they loved them!

Yes - and they hated them

Yes - and they weren't really bothered either way

No - never bought slippers as a gift

Do your friends also wear slippers in their own homes?

Yes - their house rules

Yes - their own choice

No, not really... or some do and some don't

Are you required to wear slippers in any family or friends homes?

Yes - their rules, and I take my slippers with me to wear there

Yes - not their rules, but I prefer to wear slippers in their home

No, not really

How do you feel about wearing slippers in the home?

I think it's great. I've always worn slippers in the house. I approve of those who wear slippers at home

I think it's OK, I don't mind

I don't particularly like it, but accept it

I hate it, I hate wearing slippers in the house, but I've no choice as it's the rules. I'd sooner stay in my outdoor shoes/socks/bare feet instead

Now about you - where are you from?

What age range are you?

Under 18

18-30

30 and above

What is your gender?

Male

Female

Prefer not to say

This poll was created on 2021-01-02 12:15:41 by johnthomas725