Temperature is rising. Feet are getting hot… so hot that Nick Clegg (Uk’s Deputy Prime Minister) removed
his shoes in the office as the mercury nudged above 30C (not pictured). Is this acceptable?
“I was padding around in my office without my shoes on yesterday, but obviously in public events when I have to respect the dignity of the office I put my shoes back on,” he told listeners of LBC radio.
Let’s recap. He took his shoes off. In the office. And then walked around. The deputy prime minister did not say whether he kept his socks on or whether this “padding about” was barefoot.
I – Word Understanding
Mercury nudged above – increase in temperature higher than (30?C)
Padding around – walking around
II – Have your say
1. According to a survey published in the Journal of the National Association of Chiropodists, “Shoes are not necessary for healthy feet and are the cause of most foot troubles”.
2. The shoe is an offensive symbol and is considered unclean in the Muslim faith.
3. You can accurately judge a person just by looking at their shoes, psychologists say.
For example:
Liberal thinkers wear shabbier and less expensive shoes.
Practical and functional shoes generally belong to agreeable people.
Ankle boots fit with more aggressive personalities.
Uncomfortable looking shoes (high heels, etc) are worn by calm personality
Flashy and colorful footwear belong to extroverts
Shoes that are not new but appear to be spotless belong to conscientious types.
