Would you kindly explain why you feel the way you do about this?
Thanks
2007-07-14 09:55:54 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No, I think I'd kinda like it, in a nostalgic way. It's been many years I last saw anyone dry their laundry outside on a clothesline, only sometimes see it in small towns and such rustic places.. so that's what it'd remind me of, nothing bad at all.
2007-07-15 02:16:31 · answer #1 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would depend on how they do it. I hang laundry and make sure all personal items are out of site. I will hang a pillow case and panties on the opposite so they are not seen. In other words 2 things together. Same with anything I don't want to display. I don't mind laundry hanging at all but have had people glare at me when I do. I think laundry is great dried outside and why waste the power using a dryer. Clothes last longer, look better, and smell great. I always told my children when they wanted the air conditioning on that if it was that hot, they they could help me hang laundry. They didn't ask often and did help me hang.
Just be respectable when hanging and bring the clothes in right away when dry.
2007-07-14 17:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Most people can't really help where their clothesline is located. If you don't want to see it, don't look. Or if you can't really help it because that's the only window you have in a room, hang a white lace curtin. That way you're letting the light in, without being able to see out.
2007-07-14 17:00:07 · answer #3 · answered by Rosie_0801 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is why we choose to live in a neighborhood with covenants. Hanging clothes outside is not allowed. But if you live in an area where there are no objections, there is little you can do as it becomes their right to do so. You might want to consider a different community.
2007-07-14 17:43:23 · answer #4 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was raised where dryers were a luxury -- the washing machine was more important than the dryer if you could not afford both. Some people enjoy the "outdoor fresh" scent. So I would not object to neighbors hanging their laundry outside.
2007-07-14 17:04:16 · answer #5 · answered by bravesox1092 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually it is against the law to object because it promotes saving energy .
Some areas with deed restrictions used to ban clothes outside drying .
2007-07-14 17:05:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Most neighbors are courteous enough to not hang their "unmentionables" on the line. But there is NOTHING that they sell that can make clothes smell the way they do after hanging on the line. In fact, I allow my neighbor to hang her sheets/blankets on my line when it's not in use.
2007-07-14 17:01:50 · answer #7 · answered by jennasue99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I would object to it, but it is kind of like who does that anymore? I can't stand stuff hung out to dry, it makes it all stiff and wrinkly, and it's dirty again where the line was on your clothes after you take the clothespins off. To me it's a redneck thing to do, but whatever. It's their property let them have stiff dirty clothes if they want to. I'm gonna dry mine in the dryer with a nice fresh laundry sheet. mmmm soft towels!
2007-07-14 17:19:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, I wouldn't if it's on their property. But, if it were in town and close range, that might be a little different. If they are on their own property and not breaking any neighborhood codes, then they are entitled to do as they wish and I think I would have more important things to worry about.
2007-07-14 17:10:23 · answer #9 · answered by moonmother2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of my neighbors hang their laundry where I can see it and it doesn't bother me at all. Guess it doesn't bother me because that's just the way things were when I was growing up.
I've seen hanging laundry for so long that I really don't see it anymore.
2007-07-14 17:00:29 · answer #10 · answered by Barry 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋