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Unexpected visitors
Asked Feb 8, 2004, 08:53 AM
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12 Answers How should I handle family members who show up at my door unexpectedly. I have asked them repeatedly to call first to see if their visit is convenient for me, but for some reason they refuse to respect my wishes. Please advise. Joycesewandsew |
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| Family uninvited Hi, You have received some very good answers here. My wife and I have experienced the same thing, and living here in the mountains, small town, is a very friendly place, with family, and neighbors, coming and going as they choose. You said they have been doing this for years. So, now it's going to be difficult in handling the situation, without making them mad. But, they will get over it. When they come to your door, stand in the way, in the door, and just say, "I'm sorry, but have a lot to do right now, can you come back later"? Smile, and say again, "Please call me". Then, SHUT THE DOOR. If they keep knocking or ringing the doorbell, don't open the door. They will leave eventually. It will probably upset them, but they'll get over it. Your other option is to keep going like you are. I do wish you the best, and good luck. I know it's annoying. | ||||
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| Guest If you were from almost anywhere in the eastern part of the world, a guest is always welcome and you have an obligation to make them welcome and offer them something to eat and to rest no matter who, no matter when. (a custom I find wonderful and a total loss in the west and esp in America) Next you did not say how often, every day, once a week, once a month) My suggestion is that a guest, no matter, is always a blessing and should be welcomed with open arms. | ||||
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| Keep insisting that they call first before coming. If they come without calling, then refuse to entertain them by giving them an excuse as though you were on your way out, for example, something like "we've got a dinner engagement to get to, so we can't stick around and chat right now. Next time, call first to make sure we're home so you don't waste the trip." | ||||
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