[Jaydelart]

I agree. I'd never found it weird to take my shoes off before entering someone's place.

Most of my family is Asian, and I have lived mostly in suburban and rural areas, which may contribute somewhat to my case. However, I've also seen a few non-asian households practice removing their shoes before entering. And, in most cases, it was for purely logical reasons, like preserving the carpet or flooring.

On the other hand, I do think switching between slippers is a little weird. But that's a different story.