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Post by 950nancy on Jul 29, 2014 2:05:31 GMT
Not a fan. I keep my living room really clean, so that part does not bother me, but I like my quiet time after dealing with 30 ten year olds all day and company is not my idea of fun. When the weather is nice, hubby and I sit out in our front yard a lot and I enjoy it when neighbors pop by for a visit.
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Post by Ramona on Jul 29, 2014 2:14:24 GMT
I hate surprise visits! I spend my time at home in my comfy clothes. My husband works 12 hour shifts, day and nights, so most people will be calling at the wrong time. If any of my kids or grandkids would stop, they are welcome, they know how we are. But they all live more than two hours away, so that's not going to happen. I don't like when my parents stop by unannounced. I feel like on trial if things are hap-hazard.
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Post by polz on Jul 29, 2014 2:16:44 GMT
Doesn't bother me. Actually, I quite like it.
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Post by scrapnnana on Jul 29, 2014 2:18:24 GMT
I think it is more courteous to call before and make sure it is a convenient time. I prefer to know before someone stops by.
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Post by terrafirma on Jul 29, 2014 2:18:29 GMT
We hate it and don't answer the door if we are not expecting someone. Very RUDE!
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Jul 29, 2014 2:18:44 GMT
I won't answer the door.  |
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Post by PEArfect on Jul 29, 2014 2:20:36 GMT
I prefer a call. At least so I can change out of my lounging clothes and put a bra on.  |
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Post by sisterbdsq on Jul 29, 2014 2:22:50 GMT
Another one who doesn't answer the door.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jul 29, 2014 2:23:29 GMT
Snort. Ain't it the truth? |
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Post by SabrinaM on Jul 29, 2014 2:25:29 GMT
HATE IT!! Dh has a coworker that stops by unannounced. His family is in another state so part of the time he lives here. Part of the time he lives there. Every weekend I ask DH "Is he here or there?" UGH. I'm going to have to figure out how to nip it. LOL
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Post by Dixie Lou on Jul 29, 2014 2:27:31 GMT
I hate it! We have (too many) dogs and when someone rings the door bell they all go crazy. I want to be prepared with them already in the bedroom or in their crates before someone comes over.
Other than the dogs, I still hate it. I hate it more when I am a mess or my house is a mess but even so, I still hate it.
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Post by nesser01 on Jul 29, 2014 2:30:25 GMT
That would drive me crazy. Thankfully no one has done it yet...now that i've said that, someone will.  |
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Post by femalebusiness on Jul 29, 2014 2:37:13 GMT
I hate it. I believe it is a control issue. People who drop in unannounced like doing the gottcha thing. Everyone has cell phones these days there is just no excuse for not giving a ten minute warning. The people who won't do that are the ones who don't want to be told NO. Rude, rude rude!
My house, my rules. I have no problem not answering the door when they know I am home.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2014 2:41:45 GMT
Not even a little bit.
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Jul 29, 2014 2:51:15 GMT
I don't like it but it still happens. If you are unannounced and my house is a mess then, oh well! Heck I might even be wearing pajamas! I came home from work today and put my pajamas on. It's just that kind of a day.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2014 2:52:15 GMT
I don't love it. Especially now that I work from home and some people seem to forget the "work" part of that equation. Yes, I am in the house, but I am still doing the same job and still work pretty standard business hours. So while I appreciate you stopping by to see if I want to join you for a walk or a cup of coffee or whatever, I really can't. And I've politely reminded you of that several times. Please remember. (can you tell I've been having this trouble with one person in particular lately LOL) I mean, seriously, she didn't just stop by my office unbidden before - not sure why she thinks it's OK now.
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Post by itschance on Jul 29, 2014 2:52:45 GMT
no, I hate it.
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Post by magenta on Jul 29, 2014 2:57:07 GMT
I hate it. Hate, hate, hate it. I am a total introvert and just cannot appreciate people who stop by without at least calling. That's me. Exactly. Please call and give me at least a 15 to 30 minute warning so I can get things picked up and get my hair brushed. Yup. That's me all over. My house is rarely company ready but even if it was I just like being mentally prepared for company. |
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Post by darkchami on Jul 29, 2014 2:57:09 GMT
I am not a fan of the unannounced visit. It winds me up to a point that I just never feel comfortable during that time. People generally know this about me and call ahead of time. Every once in a while they don't.
Oh, and it is not nice to "call ahead" when you are sitting out in my driveway. Some people think that is so funny. Ugh.
I should post a sign: Beware of messy, cranky, high-strung introvert.
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Post by Linda on Jul 29, 2014 2:58:24 GMT
I don't like it - please call and let me know that you're on your way - even better is if you ask if it's a good time or would a later time/different day be best.
My ILs are drop-in folks. DH very kindly spread the word that it would be best to call first before stopping by - I'm not quite sure what he said but I think he passed it off as cultural differences (I'm English living in America, they are American) but they all call here first and it's never been an issue.
[fwiw - I love my MIL and she's probably the only person I wouldn't have an issue with just stopping by at this point but the rest of the extended IL family....most I would prefer not come over at all]
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Post by bosoxbeth on Jul 29, 2014 3:02:23 GMT
I hate it! Please, call first!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2014 3:05:43 GMT
I'm a planner. I can count on one hand the number of times someone dropped in and didn't disrupt something that took me days to get back on track.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2014 3:14:37 GMT
No! At least give me a courtesy "I'm in your neighborhood, mind if I swing by" heads up!
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Post by *KatyCupcake* on Jul 29, 2014 3:17:47 GMT
No. I like advance warning. I know they're coming to see the family and not the house, but with multiple little ones, sometimes I need that motivation of company coming to send those toys back to the playroom and wipe the handprints from my windows and appliances...
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Post by smokeynspike on Jul 29, 2014 3:17:55 GMT
I don't like it when ANYBODY stops by unannounced. Give me a quick call first, or I won't be answering the door.
Melissa
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Post by whipea on Jul 29, 2014 3:30:11 GMT
Not a big fan so I live in a gated neighborhood. No random drop-ins unless they scale the wall or crash the gate.
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Post by Scrappyhappy on Jul 29, 2014 3:34:33 GMT
Most of the time I don't mind if someone drops by without calling. If I have something planned I just explain why I have to cut their visit short.
We have a seasonal camp site that we spend a lot of time at during the summer, we have people dropping by almost everyday. It is located at a very touristy part of Wisconsin (Door County) and a lot of our friends take vacations there, so they are always stopping by to say hi.
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Post by kelkel on Jul 29, 2014 4:19:52 GMT
Not a fan unless it's family...they're always welcome and know that I might have to put a bra on before I can socialize.
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Post by snowsilver on Jul 29, 2014 4:29:30 GMT
NO. I hate it. I have a standard of how I should look and how my house should look if people are over and I can tell you that there are many times I am home and not meeting the standard! It makes me actually ill and upset if anyone finds me or my house a mess. So call first please!
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Post by winogirl on Jul 29, 2014 4:33:15 GMT
No. It is rude and intrusive. I would never show up on someone's doorstep unannounced, especially when it's so easy to communicate.
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