Is it rude for someone to show up at your house uninvited?
What if you have never invited that person to your house or told them where you live?
And yes they have your phone number!
2007-07-15 16:50:51 · 15 answers · asked by Grits 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yea, that's a bit much. I mean if you invited them and gave them your number it would be one thing, but if they just showed up without you ever speaking to them about coming over...that's over the line.
2007-07-15 17:00:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've never invited that person to your house then I think it's rude to just show up uninvited.
If you've been to the person's house before and are good friends with them then I wouldn't exactly call it rude to show up for a surprise visit, but I would really prefer if people phoned first to ask if they can come.
2007-07-16 05:36:02 · answer #2 · answered by undir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stopping by occasionally might be alright but for the most part this is rude.
Most people only expect family members and very close friends to do this. Even if it's family, if they do it too often, it's rude.
Perhaps you should drop some hints to this person about dropping by unannounced.
Sometimes these things take care of themselves, I had a friend w/ the same problem but it ended after the caller walked into the house at the same time he was leaving the shower. Needless to say, they didn't just walk in his house after that.
Jem
2007-07-16 00:04:41 · answer #3 · answered by Janna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find that it is better to contact the person first before just turning up at there house without invitation. Either by using the telephone, mobile phone, or even the internet if they are connected to it. It's just good manners to ask to come over first. That's what I always do with my friends and I have known them for 15+ years.
2007-07-15 23:57:33 · answer #4 · answered by Jason M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what culture you come from or what kind of area you live in, but in some cultures, it's NOT rude. In mainstream society, of course it's rude, but in rural areas, or areas not dominated by people with English backgrounds, it's considered okay and quite neighborly to just "pop" over. I personally think it's annoying, but the person might have thought they were being nice and/or spontaneous...something to think about...
2007-07-16 00:00:24 · answer #5 · answered by Fern Elston 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would think it very strange if someone with whom I did not share my address showed up unannounced at my home. Very strange indeed.
On the other hand, I do not mind at all when my friends stop by just to say hello, although it doesn't happen often...they usually call first.
2007-07-15 23:58:55 · answer #6 · answered by Michele 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you answer the door, say "its not a convenient time", shut the door and forget about it. They don't deserve politeness.
People need to remember that everyone has their own agenda and it is v.v. rude to assume that your desire to drop by on someone not expecting you is more important than what they are doing.
2007-07-16 00:02:19 · answer #7 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on ure hood, when was 10 i could to my Friends house down the street and jest walk right in. i still do it now and my Friend is still cool wit me. but white people are more secure i ges
2007-07-16 00:59:42 · answer #8 · answered by Keith W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holy Stalker Batman!!!! Be wary of this person.
2007-07-16 00:23:17 · answer #9 · answered by Mytmel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consider it rude, especially if you never gave them your address or never said, "Drop by anytime." You could be busy, have company, be sick... they should have called.
2007-07-15 23:57:04 · answer #10 · answered by Holy Macaroni! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋