Why a tiny detail in this photo outside a Subway store has warmed the hearts of Australians

A well-mannered tradie has won praise for taking his muddy shoes off outside a sandwich shop. 

A picture of a pair of dirty work boots outside a Subway fast-food outlet in Oxley in Brisbane’s south-west drew admiration from Reddit users last week.

‘Highly respect the tradie who took off his dirty boots before heading into Subway,’ read the caption. 

A picture of a pair of dirty work boots outside a Subway fast-food outlet in Oxley in Brisbane’s south-west drew admiration from Reddit users last week (pictured)

'Highly respect the tradie who took off his dirty boots before heading into Subway,' read the caption

‘Highly respect the tradie who took off his dirty boots before heading into Subway,’ read the caption

A person claiming to work for a workwear and safety shop said they would give a ‘sneaky discount’ to tradies who remove their dirty boots.  

‘I have to vacuum the floor after the filthy buggers who trample dirt and mud all through my shop, so I reward the good ones who are respectful,’ the retail staff member wrote.   

Another added: ‘I would hire this guy because he knows how to care about people who like things clean.’

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