Can you give me any tips/ advice. I don't like when my neighbours come to my house without calling me first. And just show up at my door and ring the bell. I felt that there's no privacy or respect. I like them and repect them and i even call them first before going to thier house. What should I do? Thanks in advance.
2006-06-27 07:52:02 · 13 answers · asked by Mrs_fishy 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Just tell them next time you come over, make sure we're home. Or if the cars in the drive and nobody answered the door, I was napping, showering or whatever you were doing. ( dont open the door, they'll go away after a few knocks)
2006-06-27 07:57:55 · answer #1 · answered by Moose 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
There are a couple of options. First, I would just talk to them and say, as they are leaving, "It was great to see you today! I'm going to be very busy over the next few months, would you be so kind as to just give me a ring first so I can tidy up? That would be great!".
If that doesn't sink in, you may have to resort to a more direct approach -- simply don't answer. There is no rule that says you have to be home all the time.
2006-06-27 08:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't open the door all the way and politely but firmly tell them it's not a convenient time. If you have to do this a second time add on something like "give me a ring next time," if it happens a third time, move.
2006-06-27 07:58:47 · answer #3 · answered by dlil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them you would like to know when they are coming that you may be busy or have other plans, it's only good manners to call and if they don't have any you must speak up. when i have had people to that I look thru the peep hole in door and don't answer the door. good luck.
2006-06-27 08:01:20 · answer #4 · answered by ladyoh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TELL them. Be direct to them.
Or play a game.......when they do it, keep very quiet and don't answer the door. Make them think you are not in.
2006-06-27 21:00:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't answer the door unless they call first or you were expecting them.
2006-06-27 07:55:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont have to answer the door, or just tell them, we need our privacy, do you mind calling 1st?
2006-06-27 07:55:25 · answer #7 · answered by sugarbayb846 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a sign on your door that says if you didnt call first dont bother knocking
2006-06-27 07:57:02 · answer #8 · answered by krystalbay2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer the door naked once and say, "Oh, its you - why don't you call in advance next time."
2006-06-27 07:57:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to anwser the door you know. Lock your doors.
2006-06-27 07:58:02 · answer #10 · answered by glassbottle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋