Drop in visitors...do you open the door enthusiastically or close the blinds and hide quietly? Not that I don't love getting together with my friends/family however I myself would never DROP IN. To me the thought of someone dropping in unannounced is horrifying!! I like to be prepared for the experience not lept upon unknowingly. Any thoughts?
2006-12-12 16:45:51 · 15 answers · asked by Tiffany L 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
My thought exactly. Visitors should call in advance to allow the host to be decently dressed and have their house cleaned up or tidied up before they arrive. It's rude to embarrass the host by just dropping in to an untidy house and the host isn't dressed properly to receive guests.
If they drop in, pretend you are not at home and don't answer the door.
2006-12-12 17:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the people you're visiting. I'm completely fine with people dropping in on me at any time (I lived in the dorms throughout college, so maybe that's where it comes from!), but I would never drop in on someone unless I was sure that they'd be comfortable with it. And if I do drop by, I'll bring a gift, like a bottle of wine to enjoy the time together.
2006-12-13 13:49:52 · answer #2 · answered by hotdoggiegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate drop in visitors. They need to call. If you are not prepared to have them over then only open the door enough to poke your head out and say hi. Hopefully they will get the hint.
2006-12-13 00:49:52 · answer #3 · answered by 6bits 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some people don't like it, and some people don't mind it. I think the important thing is that the drop-in visitor should be ready to be turned away if it's not a convenient time.
2006-12-13 01:01:46 · answer #4 · answered by drshorty 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Embrace your friends. They are precious. Don't think of inconvenience, think spontaneous. Its much nicer to have people seek you out, than to be left alone and not thought of at all.
Its Christmastime. Expect impromptu visitors and have some snacks or drinks at the ready, just in case. Enjoy your holidays!
2006-12-13 07:18:41 · answer #5 · answered by Firespider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's correct to call someone first and make sure you are imposing however, if you are familiar with the person and KNOW for a fact they welcome "drop-ins" then it isn't necessary for a call.
If someone drops in and we aren't in a mood for company ; we act hospitably but tell them we are on our way out and hope they don't mind if we get together soon when we aren't so rushed.
2006-12-13 09:36:38 · answer #6 · answered by GrnApl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite inappropriate given that most people have cell phones these days. One can call on the way to a friend's house and let know you are heading over and make sure it's okay.
2006-12-13 04:48:23 · answer #7 · answered by praisedivinemercy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to open your door for anyone. Only the Police with a warrant. It depends on the mood your in. If you don't want visitors don't open your door.
2006-12-13 00:54:32 · answer #8 · answered by IKAREOKE2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I don't really care for drop in's either. But as long as it's my mom or my best friend I don't mind.
But anyone else and I get really ticked off, sometimes I don't even answer the door, lol.
2006-12-13 00:50:09 · answer #9 · answered by emily51501 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would call ahead of time. Remember Cousin Eddie's surprise visit, in "Natinal Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"?
2006-12-13 00:50:16 · answer #10 · answered by o 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋