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Post by annie on Sept 14, 2019 14:13:50 GMT
Last weekend a guy came to our door pitching pest removal. My husband declined. The guy didn't push it, but then I heard him ask to use our bathroom! I'm on the couch with my kid and both of us look at each other going what?! The guy says he never does this, but it's urgent. My husband, being the nice guy he is, hesitates but then says, "Sure, come on in." The bathroom is close to the front door. Guy goes in. Husband comes to living room. We chat awkwardly to cover the sound of the guy peeing. It takes a bit. I wonder, "Is this guy taking a dump in my bathroom?!" Wasn't too long. Washes hands, comes out, says thanks, and leaves.
Would you have done this? I would have said no if I had answered the door, just because I would have been worried about theft or assault or who knows what. My husband is Mr. Nice. Sigh.
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Post by freecharlie on Sept 14, 2019 14:19:23 GMT
Not letting him in. There are multiple places he could go within 5 blocks of my house.
Once someone is inside it can be difficult to get them out if they have nefarious intent. Home invasion start out this way at times.
If there is medication in the bathroom he could be looking for those.
It sucks that we have to assume the worst, but I will err on the side of caution in this case.
ETA: if it is somebody I have scheduled to come here and isnt door to door cold knocking, then I don't care if they use it
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Post by crazy4scraps on Sept 14, 2019 14:24:31 GMT
Total rando stranger? Nope. Not in a million years. I would let someone who was hired to do work in my house use it though (although most wouldn’t even ask). If I trust the person enough to let them work in my house they’re ok to use my main floor bathroom, but I know we’ve had that discussion here in the past and I’m probably in the minority on that one.
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Post by myshelly on Sept 14, 2019 14:33:55 GMT
I wouldn’t have even answered the door in the first place, much less let him in.
Hell no.
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Post by mrssmith on Sept 14, 2019 14:36:44 GMT
Honestly, I probably would if I didn't get a weird vibe.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2019 14:37:51 GMT
AbsoluteyNO. Most are casing your home. It is a common practice for one to come in and unlock your bathroom window, then the group come back when you are not home. The other practice is that person will open the back door and they rob you right then and there.
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Post by garcia5050 on Sept 14, 2019 14:38:36 GMT
Definitely no. I’ve had teenagers asking if they could use my phone and I’ll stick my home phone through the mail slot. Not opening my door.
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Post by katlady on Sept 14, 2019 15:04:38 GMT
Nope! If it was a worker I had hired to do work, yes, they can use the downstairs toilet, but not someone who just rings my doorbell.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2019 15:09:58 GMT
I have done this but it was someone delivering a parcel. No big deal, he peed, he left and I lived to tell the tale.
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Post by peabay on Sept 14, 2019 15:12:06 GMT
I once had two very sweet LDS missionaries ask and I let them. A guy trying to sell me exterminator services? No. And I'd just say: "I'm afraid I can't let you in. If you really need to pee, my house backs up to the woods and I'm fine with you peeing out there."
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2019 15:14:13 GMT
Think I'd go look for the hidden camera that he might have put up there
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Sept 14, 2019 15:17:22 GMT
At home alone? No, I wouldn't be answering the door. With my DH there? Yes we would probably let him in to use the bathroom if he didn't set off our spider senses.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Sept 14, 2019 15:20:56 GMT
It would be a non-issue for me, as I would never answer/open the door if I didn't recognize whomever was there. I have a sliding door entry, and I can communicate through the locked door. I would never let a random stranger inside. The only exception being the phone or cable person, and that would be a scheduled visit.
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Post by eastcoastpea on Sept 14, 2019 15:41:01 GMT
Think I'd go look for the hidden camera that he might have put up there
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2019 15:46:12 GMT
I would not let him in! My need for safety exceeds his need to pee. I'd have to wonder what is his real motive?!
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Post by annabella on Sept 14, 2019 16:09:47 GMT
No I’ve said my place is a mess and directed to the nearest public bathroom.
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Post by Rhondito on Sept 14, 2019 16:13:14 GMT
I don't answer the door when someone knocks unless I'm expecting visitors, but if I happened to I wouldn't let them in to use the restroom. I'm home alone most of the time, it's just too risky. Isn't it sad how things are these days?
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Post by peace on Sept 14, 2019 16:14:12 GMT
If you have meds in your bathroom- make sure they are still there. I had some odd woman create some ruse to get into my bathroom once to find out she was searching for prescription drugs.
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Post by StephDRebel on Sept 14, 2019 16:18:59 GMT
I have when all of the businesses were closed and there were people sitting on their porches. I was desperate and it was either that or I was going to poop in the gas station parking lot or down my leg.
We operate a little differently though.
My dad once knocked on a random persons door to see of we could borrow his trailer to move a car. The guy was like 'sure, bring it back in the morning' and helped us hook it up.
We had a flat tire once and ended up in a strangers house baking cookies with her for 4 hours while her husband and my pappy went to get a new tire.
We are an odd, but friendly bunch and it's probably a good thing we've not been murdered.
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Post by femalebusiness on Sept 14, 2019 16:19:53 GMT
I don't answer the door when someone knocks unless I'm expecting visitors, but if I happened to I wouldn't let them in to use the restroom. I'm home alone most of the time, it's just too risky. Isn't it sad how things are these days? Not just these days. It has always been foolish to let strangers into your home, especially when you are alone. I am a genealogist and I read really old newspapers while doing research. Everything that goes on today went on down through the ages. Murders, cons, scams, cheating etc.
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Post by peaname on Sept 14, 2019 16:21:58 GMT
I trust my gut and err on the side of caution. If I was home alone the answer would be no. If DH was home and we didn’t get the creepy vibe we might have let him in. Basically I’m not going to put a hard rule in place that goes against my philosophy of showing love and kindness to overs when it’s safe for me.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Sept 14, 2019 16:44:57 GMT
I always say no, that my dogs do not like strangers and will bite.
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Post by librarylady on Sept 15, 2019 2:42:37 GMT
Nope.
Friend let woman in who proclaimed she was desperate. He was in late 70s. She came in, then began to assault him, called in her male helper. They beat up the man then ransacked the home for any valuables. I'd be hard hearted Hannah.
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Post by nlwilkins on Sept 15, 2019 3:32:54 GMT
No. Just not doing it.
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Post by kate on Sept 15, 2019 3:38:01 GMT
I have had male relatives with prostate issues who needed a bathroom RIGHT NOW, whether it was convenient/polite or not. If I were alone, I might err on the side of caution. If I were home with others (my DH and DSs are big fellas), I'd be more generous - especially if I had a powder room near the door.
That situation is one where I'd rely heavily on my gut. If there was any kind of creepy vibe, I'd make an excuse. My mom let a creeper in the house to use the bathroom when she was a young adult. She was creeped-out enough to call her mom at work while the guy was in the bathroom. He came out and saw her on the phone, and he hustled right on out the door. *shiver*
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Post by pierkiss on Sept 15, 2019 4:01:17 GMT
Not in this situation. Too many scary scenarios for my comfort.
A service provider I’ve already hired? Of course you can use my bathroom.
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Post by cmhs on Sept 15, 2019 12:45:46 GMT
DH would let him in to use the bathroom then offer to make him a sandwich 😁 I wouldn't have answered the door in the first place.
We had a new roof installed last week and they were still working on it when I got home from work. I heard a knock at the door and it was two of the workers (one male and one female). He asked if she could use the bathroom. Of course, I let her in. She was in there for a really long time - pooping. I'm sure she was just as uncomfortable about it as I was but when you gotta go, you gotta go!
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Post by dawncpa on Sept 15, 2019 12:49:58 GMT
I may have. It would depend on how I felt about them.
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Post by ashley on Sept 15, 2019 13:17:40 GMT
I probably would have let him. I know those types of door-to-door people often just get dropped off in a neighbourhood — they usually don’t have their own car to just drive off to a washroom. And from my house, someone would have to walk probably 20 min to find a washroom at a gas station or something similar.
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Post by kitkath on Sept 15, 2019 14:01:54 GMT
If my husband was home and it didn’t seem creepy I probably would.
A couple of years ago we were having a metal roof put on our garage by some Amish men. It was a 2 day job. I think every one of the 4 men on the crew used the bathroom multiple times. I think they were excited to have running water
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