2006-09-21 05:18:45 · 20 answers · asked by amc3480 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Kinda, Because they are inviting you into their new place to show you around. I would consider that hospitality to a friend. They just want you to feel comfortable in their new place.
2006-09-21 05:31:14 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
As we are in the etiquette section, yes of course it is rude to refuse a tour when invited by a friend. My husband and I seldom allow individuals full access to our home, so when we invite somebody to tour it we are proffering an honor. It is trusting to give a full and complete tour as people are allowed to view the entire contents of the house, as well as see if we keep our bedroom and bathrooms as clean as the rest of the house. It is a perfectly nice honor to be asked to view a tour of somebodies home. It confers a degree of trust and intimacy that is not offered to all and sundry. So, just grit your teeth and do the tour, or perhaps after reading some of these posts you will change your view on how you see this. Have a great day!
2006-09-21 09:08:09 · answer #2 · answered by Serenity 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, kind of. It's more polite and considerate to let them do a tour with you, because they are excited to show you their new place. Turning down an offer for a tour gives the impression you don't give a damn, which is kind of rude and not nice at all.
2006-09-21 21:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by undir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a matter of proper etiquette, yes.
Having said that, I am aware that there are people who are very private and do not care to even invite anyone into their homes as a matter of personal security. It's a prudent choice for people aware of what is going on in the world today. However, your friend with the new home is obviously not one of these security-minded people, and believes friends are forever.
By refusing to look at the house, you showed no interest in him as a person. That's not a good thing.
I believe you would be be wise to ask to take him up on it at a later date. At the time, your mind was racing with problems - your own rent went up, your girlfriend said she is pregnant and is having an abortion - and didn't even give you the option of having a word in it; you weren't feeling well; pick a reason and ask to see the house at a later time - when you are more up to it.
2006-09-21 09:22:12 · answer #4 · answered by north79004487 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you not interested in something your friend has put a lot of work into aquiring? A house is a big step for many people and they are very proud of what they have aquired. They are eager to express their plans for each room or improvements they plan to make. Are you truely their friend if you won't spend 10 minutes looking at their most prized possession?
2006-09-21 05:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by Dennis K 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
are you able to no longer ask what they are cooking, or enable them to understand what you are able to (and can't eat?). they might somewhat be upset in the event that they invited you to a meal and did no longer eat something and can want you to state your possibilities. no count if that's a final minute element, then admit that there are particular ingredients you are able to no longer eat. I as quickly as went to a meal the place the starter grew to become into grapefruit (yuck), substantial path grew to become right into a lentil stew (hate the feel of lentils) and finally a port wine jelly (do no longer in user-friendly terms like the style of alcohol!). I admitted that lots of the ingredients i could no longer eat, so in simple terms stumbled on little bits of issues i ought to. yet yet back on a similar time as in India, i grew to become into invited to a undeniable meal. I did my ultimate with the meals, however the mildest spices make my lips and mouth go numb. There are issues that all of us do in comparison to. that's no longer well worth making your self ill just to delight others.
2016-10-15 06:27:22 · answer #6 · answered by mathison 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they may have spent a lot of money, time and effort and either want to to show off a bit or seek approval from their friends that they have made the correct decison.
2006-09-21 05:21:19 · answer #7 · answered by bobobob 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No... I also do not like house tours.
I do not think u should be traipsing all over someone's house just because they want to show off their nouveau riche possession /purchase.
Personally I refuse to offer house tours of my house or even take one.
2006-09-21 05:29:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes! Definently!
People are really proud of buying a new house, and if they are really your friends, you should be happy for them, and want to share in their joy
2006-09-21 05:24:07 · answer #9 · answered by ChicaInquisitiva 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If you're really somebody's friend you will be excited to see their new house!
2006-09-21 05:26:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋