People calling unexpected

WumBuster

..dont you just hate that.. when people just turn up at your place and call to visit you unexpected when they could have easily have sent a text or called ahead to say they'd be calling. One of my pet hates. What are yours?

Where To

I love being called unexpected.

3ndahalfof6

its the best time to call if your trying to catch the misses out .

biko

They could text about ringing about calling. That way you're well prepared when it finally happens.

christmas2012

i always call unexpected well most of the time,its very retro of me i know,but im sick of having to use the phone or internet to make an appointment to call,couldnt be arsed really..

hondasam

I hate people who expect a text or phone call informing them your calling for a cup of tea and a chat.

Topper Harley

I've always loved getting unexpected calls to the house. From friends and family anyway, not so much salesman.

At the end of the day, I find it nice that someone took the time to visit and enjoy the surprise element.

WumBuster

hondasam wrote: »

I hate people who expect a text or phone call informing them your calling for a cup of tea and a chat.

I hate people who just call unannounced expecting a cup of tea and a chat.

Poor Uncle Tom

christmas2012 wrote: »

i always call unexpected well most of the time,..

There will be lots of people expecting you in 5 months....;):p

3ndahalfof6

Topper Harley wrote: »

I've always loved getting unexpected calls to the house. From friends and family anyway, not so much salesman.

At the end of the day, I find it nice that someone took the time to visit and enjoy the surprise element.

why do they do durdy things to you.

Sky King

I'm the sort of lad who calls over to you, but rings you from the car to tell you I'm outside.

charlemont

Its something I don't like either, Especially if the caller is drunk and/or has a bag o' cans.

Lawrence1895

I'm not opening the door, easy enough :P

The Big Red Button

I just wouldn't answer the door if I wasn't expecting anyone.

Great thing about living in an apartment ... No one knows whether you're home! :cool:

hondasam

WumBuster wrote: »

I hate people who just call unannounced expecting a cup of tea and a chat.

I always bring choco bikkies and wine for the hostess.

keith16

hondasam wrote: »

WumBuster wrote: »

I hate people who just call unannounced expecting a cup of tea and a chat.

I always bring choco bikkies and wine for the hostess.

mmm...choccowine

girl in the striped socks

Electric gates & a camera on the pier to see who's there so I don't need to open the door if I don't want to.
Very handy. Especially for the born again Christians & airtricity sales people.

hondasam

hondasam wrote: »

I always bring choco bikkies and wine for the hostess.

In that case, you can call over to me anytime

WumBuster

girl in the striped socks wrote: »

Electric gates & a camera on the pier to see who's there so I don't need to open the door if I don't want to.
Very handy. Especially for the born again Christians & airtricity sales people.

Oh stop! had one of those guys call one day it was like trying to get rid of herpes!

A_Sober_Paddy

WumBuster wrote: »

..dont you just hate that.. when people just turn up at your place and call to visit you unexpected when they could have easily have sent a text or called ahead to say they'd be calling. One of my pet hates. What are yours?

Just had a conversation about this topic with a mate literally 10 minutes ago...

Its so rude and really frustrating, when I move to my new place, my house mates will be warned about this particular fella so hoping to stop it happening

el dude

I don't mind it too much when it's someone i want to talk to.

Topper Harley

3ndahalfof6 wrote: »

why do they do durdy things to you.

No no no, my bitches and hos only drop in by appointment.

Shatstand

I hide under some old coats until they go away

crazy cabbage

I know my grannys house always has visitors. Cant walk in there without ther being atleast 2 other visitors there no matter what time you go in at. Door is always open type of attitude. Would be laughed at if you phoned ahead. Only rule is put on the kettle while you are walking through the kitchen.

That is the type of house hold i would like to live in. Anyone can come in and make a cuppa tae and have the chat. dont bother asking. door is always open (in both sences of the word. door is actully left open)

Brain Stroking

crazy cabbage wrote: »

I know my grannys house always has visitors. Cant walk in there without ther being atleast 2 other visitors there no matter what time you go in at. Door is always open type of attitude. Would be laughed at if you phoned ahead. Only rule is put on the kettle while you are walking through the kitchen.

That is the type of house hold i would like to live in. Anyone can come in and make a cuppa tae and have the chat. dont bother asking. door is always open (in both sences of the word. door is actully left open)

Crazy cabbage

PickledLime

WumBuster wrote: »

..dont you just hate that.. when people just turn up at your place and call to visit you unexpected when they could have easily have sent a text or called ahead to say they'd be calling. One of my pet hates. What are yours?

My main pet hate is when i make an effort to see my friend without 'booking' them in advance and they take to the internet to complain about it.

Seriously, count your blessings.

CavanCrew

Doesnt bother me, people calling over unannounced except the feckin landlady. Pretended i wasnt there, she comes through the front feckin door, cheek.

Topper Harley

CavanCrew wrote: »

Doesnt bother me, people calling over unannounced except the feckin landlady. Pretended i wasnt there, she comes through the front feckin door, cheek.

Very cheeky, I'm fairly sure it's illegal for your landlady to enter the house without your permission and prior notice is not too much to expect in those circumstances. Very different from a friend popping over unannounced for a chat.

SusieBlue

I love being at my parents house for this reason, there's always someone drinking tea in the kitchen to chat with. My mom loves getting visitors, my dad works long hours so she's alone in the house a lot.

I love how when I call round, there'll usually be some other family member there too. Doesn't bother me, I like when people unexpectedly show up for a chat

Agricola

I absolutely detest it. When Im at home, Im not in my sitting room staring at the walls, hoping someone will visit me. Im usually doing something I want spend some time doing, like reading, watching a film, gaming etc. The last thing I want is someone just arriving out of the blue and expecting me to entertain them for 1/2/3 hours. This is the technology obsessed 21st century. We all have busy lives. Txt or call in advance before you intend to invade someone of an evening.

MaroonAndGreen

Well it just depends who it is :P

Brokentime

Very easy to get rid of salespeople and the likes where I am. I just pretend I don't speak Chinese when I answer the door. They run away very fast, and then I wish them a nice day in Chinese just as they're getting in the elevator. I love the double-take they usually do at that...

wandatowell

Im too socially inept to answer my door so it makes to difference to me

LH Pathe

"Yoooo're unexpected.."

"is that an accusation!"

pathetic scuffle ensues.

mackg

girl in the striped socks wrote: »

Electric gates & a camera on the pier to see who's there so I don't need to open the door if I don't want to.
Very handy. Especially for the born again Christians & airtricity sales people.

Why not just get the butler to deal with them?

:pac:

PickledLime

CavanCrew wrote: »

Doesnt bother me, people calling over unannounced except the feckin landlady. Pretended i wasnt there, she comes through the front feckin door, cheek.

That's bang out of order. You're paying rent, you're the legal occupant of the house, and unless it's an absolute emergency, she has to give notice of her entering the building.

I'd second the opinion that she's actually breaking the law by doing that...

ruthloss

Neighbours walk around to the back door (which is always open) and they are always welcome, must be a country thing.

Littlehorny

Lot of unsocial motherfuppers in 21st century Ireland! Make an appointment to call round for a chat/visit! Load a balls. You'll be glad of family and friends when you need them.

quad_red

This thread makes me sad.

It's what I miss most about college. Just calling over to a friends house to say hi, someone calling over as they were walking past yours.

Felexicon

People can call in whenever they want just don't expect me to be wearing pants.

xzanti

I'm a bit of a perfectionist, I need to know when people are calling over so I can have the place nice and clean and make sure I have the good bickies in the press..

I love having visitors when I'm expecting them.. people calling over unannounced when I'm in my PJs and the place is a mess and my Son is covered in his dinner.. Not good!!!! :mad:

Didn't mind it so much when it was just me, but when you have kids it's different..

Medusa22

I just don't answer the door if someone isn't expected. I'm not a fan of unexpected chats. What if the house needs a tidy or you're in your pyjamas? No thanks. Also, I don't know anyone who would call over unexpectedly, maybe a relative that I don't want to see. I was trying to avoid the tv license guy and then I decided to finally open the door for once and there he was, so now I have a tv license and I learned my lesson about answering the door.

Felexicon

xzanti wrote: »

I'm a perfectionist, I need to know when people are calling over so I can have the place nice and clean and make sure I have the good bickies in the press..

I love having visitors when I'm expecting them.. people calling over unannounced when I'm in my PJs and the place is a mess and my Son is covered in his dinner.. Not good!!!! :mad:

Didn't mind it so much when it was just me, but when you have kids it's different..

That's all well and good but the thing is if I want to call over to you at all I really don't care about the state of your house or if you have the good biscuits in.
A glass of water and a plain digestive will do once the chat is decent

xzanti

Felexicon wrote: »

a plain digestive will do

Mr. fussy over here.. anything else I can get you?


:pac:

hardCopy

Text: "Can you talk?"
- Yes
Phones: "I'm nearby, will I call in?"
- Yes
Phones again: "I'm at the door"

Abi

I hate been unexpectedly called in on. it's the height of ignorance. Much for the same reason xanti stated, you want your home to be presentable and ready for guests. If I'm expecting someone I go to the shop and buy something for myself and the caller for lunch or whatever. Whether they're expecting food or not, there will be something there if they want it.

I think it's very rude to just show up at your door. Who is to say youre not busy? All manners have gone out the window.

blackwhite

WumBuster wrote: »

..dont you just hate that.. when people just turn up at your place and call to visit you unexpected when they could have easily have sent a text or called ahead to say they'd be calling. One of my pet hates. What are yours?

Guess who was caught fapping last night....

Teyla Emmagan

I can't stand people turning up out of the blue. Just because you are at a loose end does NOT mean that I am! I may not look like I'm doing much to you, but the odds are I'm quite occupied, and quite happy. I think it's really inconsiderate to impose yourself on someone who isn't expecting you.

It's something that happens more down the country I think. People knocking round at 9.30 on a Monday and staying for 2 hours. In Dublin there'd be hysterics. And all my country friends seem to ring a lot later than city folk (probably the daftest generalisation ever, but honestly). I don't think you should ring anyone after 10 unless it's an emergency. I have a friend from Galway however who will happily just call out of the blue at nearly 11 for a chat. I'm not going with the 'rural folk are inconsiderate' line here, just that the pace of life in the country can be very different.

PhlegmyMoses

Don't answer the door to them. Give me a call or I'm not opening the door.

hondasam

Abi wrote: »

I hate been unexpectedly called in on. it's the height of ignorance. Much for the same reason xanti stated, you want your home to be presentable and ready for guests. If I'm expecting someone I go to the shop and buy something for myself and the caller for lunch or whatever. Whether they're expecting food or not, there will be something there if they want it.

I think it's very rude to just show up at your door. Who is to say youre not busy? All manners have gone out the window.

If friends or family are calling then the state of the house makes no difference, they are calling to see me not to inspect the house.
If I called to you for a cup of tea I would not care what the house was like.
My house is an open house and people just walk in. What you see is what you get. Take it or leave it

xzanti wrote: »

Didn't mind it so much when it was just me, but when you have kids it's different..

I can agree with this but kids are kids and any house that has kids in it will not be perfect.

dark crystal

ruthloss wrote: »

Neighbours walk around to the back door (which is always open) and they are always welcome, must be a country thing.

But what if you're walking around naked, or just about to sit down to a meal, or in the middle of an important phone call, or watching porn?