expect they said no - wished to speak on the door step, surely this is rude!
2007-08-06 04:05:27 · 16 answers · asked by sunflower 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
not necessary in this day and age.
2007-08-06 04:09:10 · answer #1 · answered by sc29492 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always feel rude if I don't invite them in, only people I know that is,but my two little dogs usually make a lot of noise so people can see it is not always convenient to ask them in.
2007-08-06 11:06:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I do not think it is if the conversation is just a quick question, answer or a message. If it is a stranger they do not usually get past the front door. (I can not remember in over 30 years anyone who did)
2007-08-06 07:28:29 · answer #3 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm depends. I think so. I would feel offended if it happened to me but it depends on the nature of the visit.
It does freak out Jehovahs Witnesses. They visited my house a few years back. I was at a loose end so invited them in. They refused, looked worried and left. Everytime they came to the street after that they avoided my house. Odd behaviour I thought. Oh well.
2007-08-06 04:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by Jay 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If it was my husband, my best friend or my children then yes. Anyone else and they're probably in a rush or just don't want to impose.
2007-08-06 07:28:40 · answer #5 · answered by Catherine1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If they don't know you, they may not want to impose on you or they may not want to get into a difficult situation. And you should not invite strangers into your house. You never know.
2007-08-06 04:25:58 · answer #6 · answered by notyou311 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It might be rude, but Jehovah's Witnesses have got wise to "come in and discuss it" ruse.
2007-08-06 04:09:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is a short conversation, it's fine, if it's going to take hours, tell them to come in or get lost.
2007-08-07 04:59:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be rude,unless their in a hurry.This all depends on the circumstances....
2007-08-06 05:02:20 · answer #9 · answered by ana 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really - after all they have to look after their own safety as you look after yours, but would you really be silly enough to invite a stranger into your home????
2007-08-06 04:15:10 · answer #10 · answered by geegee 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
it isn't rude but they may of been in a rush but if they wern't then it was just a bit un-polite if you ask me
2007-08-06 04:16:27 · answer #11 · answered by Jack U 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋