I'm just curious how others feel about it.
2007-07-07 11:39:10 · 51 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
It's best to call first.
You never know what you might be interrupting when you drop by unannounced.
2007-07-07 11:54:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, the anti-social in me prefers a phone call. That way, I can make up a lame excuse why it's not a good time. However, it feels pretty good when someone has enough faith in our friendship and trust in me that they'd just pop by for a visit unannounced and know it's ok. I'm more likely to have that visit if they don't call, so this new journey I am on to be less anti-social likes when I get surprise visitors. I'm learning to let go of worrying if the house is messy or if I'm not showered.
2007-07-08 03:46:57 · answer #2 · answered by -- 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that they like to text for a few reasons: they have more time to think of something to say, whereas on the phone they have to come up with something to say right off the bat. Also it doesn't take as long as a phone call, they don't have to be on the phone with you for a long time. With texting they can answer your question quickly and keep doing whatever it was they were doing. Also I think it's a social standard thing. Everyone in the world is addicted to texting so I think a lot of people do it because others are and maybe they think they are cool by doing it. It also lets them multitask better, which is what girls' are known for doing.
2016-05-21 00:11:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do. It is flat out rude to stop by unannounced! You never know if the person you plan on visiting already has company, some by the way you may not get along with, or maybe they are doing something, maybe they just want to be alone, or maybe they just aren't there period. In the end you might end up saving yourself some time. My cousin Jamie she called once and asked if she could come by and my mom said no (she never really liked her much) she came by anyway and my mom was FURIOUS! I still remember her kicking my cousin out of the house and that was before I moved and that was the 6th grade. So yes, calling before you visit is the polite thing to do and it could save yourself some time too. And if you are the one that didn't call before you went to see someone, shame on you. LOL. But I really don't think you'd do that. You seem polite to me.
2007-07-07 15:19:13 · answer #4 · answered by pixeydust77 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, for most people, I EXPECT them to call before coming over. How can they know if I am not having time to deal with them right then? I have had some really bad experiences with this and they won't go away even when I tell them I have to leave now!!! Some people are so rude!
On the other hand, there are several of my closest friends that I would not mind coming over whenever they feel like it. They are the kind that we just come and go at each other's houses and it doesn't matter if one of us has to leave -- it is kind of a "mi casa es su casa" type thing. But only for CERTAIN people!
2007-07-07 11:45:34 · answer #5 · answered by animal lover 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do because we could be in the middle of something, sleeping,sick or just not in the mood for visitors. I always call before I drop by other peoples homes.
2007-07-07 13:42:38 · answer #6 · answered by Evil Ejade 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't care if good friends and family call who know my family really well. I'm pretty laid back when it comes to visitors, however...I prefer others (parents from school, neighbors that are not good friends, acquaintances) call before they stop by.
This gives me time to give the illusion we are a "Stepford-like" family and throw all clutter in the closets, put clean clothes on the kids and toss dirty dishes in the dishwasher before they come over. :)
2007-07-07 13:20:57 · answer #7 · answered by The_Juniper_Tree 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! One of my major peeves in life is when folks just appear out of the blue and then want to stick around for hours! It drives me over the edge. But one of my best friends is from the South (Arkansas) and she said that's how people do it there. She was just amazed when I told her how I felt! I would never make it as a Southerner I guess. Anyway, have a great weekend! Annie
2007-07-07 11:45:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time, yes. But it's not the end of the world if they stop by, and certain people are allowed to drop in whenever they feel like it. Just don't expect the house to be clean if I don't know you're coming.
2007-07-07 11:41:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes I do because I may be doing something at the time they arrive and I might not want a visitor then. or don't feel good. whatever, it is called out of courtesy to call first
2007-07-07 11:44:24 · answer #10 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I don't appreciate pop-in visitors. I may have plans, and it kind of puts you on the spot when people show up unannounced.
2007-07-07 11:42:16 · answer #11 · answered by areu4real 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋